a Charlie Brown Christmas page 10 by ric gustafson
Director Bill Melendez answered the phone.
Producer Lee Mendelson was on the line. " Bill, can we do an animated half hour in 6 months?".
" Of course" replied Melendez.
Melendez had met Schultz when he had directed some Ford Motor Company commercials.
The three men got together at Schultz's studio. They looked at the one page outline Coca Cola had received. Elements in the outline included a winter scene with ice skating. There was a Christmas play, There was a scene with a biblical element. And there was a mixture of jazz and holiday music.
Mendelson suggested a Christmas tree could be added to the script. The musical soundtrack was also discussed. Guaraldi's piece ' Linus and Lucy' would be included in a scene.
The one element Schultz would not budge was the scene where Linus recites from the book of Luke. Lastly, a budget for the special was set.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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