RIP Lee Mendelson

[ranger_scout]

Lee Mendelson, who produced numerous Peanuts and Garfield TV specials, died on Christmas Day at 86. He also wrote the lyrics to "Christmas Time is Here" from A Charlie Brown Christmas. It's not only sad that he passed away, but to have him die on Christmas is depressing.

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/lee...ld-1203452455/

Mendelson's passing was very difficult for Cam Clarke. He wrote a touching post on Facebook about losing Mendelson and what an honor it was to be the voice of Snoopy.

Originally Posted by Cam Clarke

"Just One Person" from Snoopy The Musical
I make it a point, for better or worse, that in the month of December I will watch no news on television or listen to it on the radio. I give myself the gift of letting the world spin without me for the holidays. Hence I missed the news that the 3rd most influential man in my life (after my father and Charles Schultz), Lee Mendelson passed away on Christmas Day. I wept when I heard the news.

Having him cast me as Snoopy for the musical special, as well as the musical series and talking doll, was THE highlight of my solo career. How wonderful, how fitting, that a man who brought to the screen such joy for so many children for decades with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and so much more. Like hand picking Vince Guaraldi who’s music has been the musical score of my growing up years as well as adulthood - should leave us on Christmas Day.

My heart goes out to his family. And as this song “Just One Person” says, thank you Lee, for believing in me. And please give “Sparky“ a big hug for me.

The King Family #Snoopy #Peanuts #CharlieBrown #LeeMendelson #CharlesSchultz

https://www.facebook.com/CamClarkeVo...type=2&theater

[Papenbrook]

May he be able to rest peacefully.