Charles M. Schulz: A Legacy of the Creators of Peanuts.

Charles M. Schulz: A Legacy of the Creators of* Peanuts*
Charles M. Schulz, the visionary cartoonist of Peanuts, is a giant in the business of storytelling and drawing. Born on November 26, 1922, Schulz spent almost half a century on the lives of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and countless others of their friends—whom fans still find delightful and inspiring in equal proportions around the globe.

From its debut in 1950 to its last panel in 2000, Peanuts was a burst of something greater than a comic strip. In its prime, over 2,600 papers featured it in 75 nations and in 21 languages. A heartwinner through and through, Schulz found himself taking some of life’s complicated problems-hope, failure, love, friendship-and reducing them to perhaps the most moving-simple yet deep-illustrations ever drawn.

Off the page, Schulz’s work went into television as well, as A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) has become a staple of holiday fare. His legacy has been celebrated with many honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal in 2001.

Even in the aftermath, on February 12, 2000, Schulz’ legacy lives on. The Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California keeps people reminded of his wonderful work while Peanuts will always be on people’s minds, inspiring more and more generations. Schulz’ signature combination of humor and pathos with understanding of human nature makes him one of the greatest cartoonists of all time.

Did you know? Charlie Brown was modeled after Schulz’s personal life, portraying his own vulnerabilities and victories.