In honor of National Poetry Month, I'm writing a few reviews in rhyme this April. Here's my take on It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,
a Peanuts special from the 70s that is amusing but doesn't quite do
justice to the holiday. I was similarly disappointed with the Peanuts
Thanksgiving special; maybe Peppermint Patty and Marcie are to blame...
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
I know that when the holidays come 'round,
A Peanuts special likely will appear.
I've come to count on good ol' Charlie Brown
Delivering a dose of Christmas cheer,
And Halloween just wouldn't be the same
If Linus didn't haunt that pumpkin patch.
So Charles Schulz's genius is to blame
If each one is a show I want to catch.
In It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,
The unifying theme is not as strong.
We see the buddies venture into town,
Where money-toting Snoopy tags along
To buy a birdhouse for his feathered pal,
Whose luck with homes is Eeyorishly poor.
As Patty and the glasses-wearing gal,
Who's shockingly unversed in Easter lore,
Attempt to boil and color a few eggs,
Resilient Linus bends young Sally's ear
About the Easter Beagle, and he begs
A second chance to prove he is sincere.
An Easter Beagle? Hm, I wonder who
Could frolic merrily onto the scene,
Convincing Linus his beliefs are true?
And how is it that Marcie is so green
She absolutely cannot comprehend
That hard-boiled eggs are neither fried nor cooked?
Does Patty ever think to show her friend
The process Marcie somehow overlooked?
The special is all silly slapstick stuff.
It doesn't mention any empty tomb.
If all you're seeking is a bit of fluff,
Then it's a yummy goodie to consume.
But is it up to standard? No, not quite.
It's not profound. The plot's a little thin.
The members of the voice cast don't sound right.
And in the end, poor Charlie still can't win.
The characters? Inarguably great.
The music? Peppy. Animation? Fun.
But if you want the best installment, wait
Till Christmas; this is clearly not the one.
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