Biography
Leland Maurice Mendelson (March 24, 1933 – December 25, 2019) was an American animation producer and executive producer of many Peanuts animated specials. Mendelson was born in San Francisco and grew up in San Mateo graduating from San Mateo High School. He graduated from Stanford University in 1954 with a degree in English. He was a lieutenant in the Air Force for three years. He then worked several years for his father, a vegetable grower and shipper.
Filmography
all 93
Movies 75
Producer 65
TV Shows 18
Director 12
self 7
Writer 5
Creator 2
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass (2018)
Movie
Writer
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown (2015)
Movie
Himself
Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena (2010)
Movie
Self
Sibling Rivalry: Growing Up Van Pelt (2009)
Movie
Producer
Peanuts - 1960's Collection (2009)
Movie
Self / Thanks
Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park (2009)
Movie
Self - Producer
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of a Charlie Brown Christmas (2008)
TV
Self - Producer
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of a Charlie Brown Christmas (2008)
Movie
Self - Producer
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown (2008)
Movie
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic (2008)
Movie
Executive Producer
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
Movie
Executive Producer
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)
Movie
Executive Producer
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)
Movie
Director
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (2001)
Movie
Producer
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)
Movie
Writer
Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years (2000)
Movie
Executive Producer
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997)
Movie
3.5
Executive Producer
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! (1994)
Movie
6
Executive Producer
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)
Movie
6
Executive Producer
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown (1992)
Movie
Executive Producer
Snoopy's Reunion (1991)
Movie
Producer
Bobby's World (1990)
TV
6
Executive Producer
Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)
Movie
Director
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!: Celebrating 40 Years in the Comics and 25 Years on Television (1990)
Movie
Executive Producer
Cathy's Valentine (1989)
Movie
Executive Producer
Cathy's Last Resort (1988)
Movie
Writer / Producer
This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988)
TV
6
Writer
The Mayflower Voyagers (1988)
Movie
8
Producer
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (1988)
Movie
Producer
Garfield and Friends (1988)
TV
9
Executive Producer
Cathy (1987)
Movie
Director
Wrinkles: In Need of Cuddles (1986)
Movie
Executive Producer
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)
Movie
Producer
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985)
Movie
Director
It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1985)
Movie
Producer
The Romance of Betty Boop (1985)
Movie
5.22
Producer
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985)
Movie
Producer
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984)
Movie
1.33
Producer
Garfield on the Town (1983)
Movie
Producer / Executive Producer
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983)
TV
Producer
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (1983)
Movie
6
Producer
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (1983)
Movie
Producer
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1983)
Movie
Producer
Here Comes Garfield (1982)
Movie
Producer
A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)
Movie
Executive Producer
No Man's Valley (1981)
Movie
Producer
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown (1981)
Movie
Executive Producer
It's Magic, Charlie Brown (1981)
Movie
Executive Producer
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown (1980)
Movie
5.5
Producer
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)
Movie
Director
The Fantastic Funnies (1980)
Movie
Director
Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown (1979)
Movie
Producer
Charlie Brown Clears the Air (1979)
Movie
Producer
Snoopy's Musical on Ice (1978)
Movie
Producer
Tooth Brushing (1978)
Movie
Executive Producer
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)
Movie
Producer
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977)
Movie
6
Creator
Eight Is Enough (1977)
TV
Executive Producer
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown (1976)
Movie
5.43
Director
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1976)
Movie
Executive Producer
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975)
Movie
Executive Producer
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975)
Movie
6
Executive Producer
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)
Movie
6.75
Executive Producer
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown (1974)
Movie
4.5
Producer
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
Movie
8
Producer
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown (1973)
Movie
Producer
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972)
Movie
6
Producer
Snoopy, Come Home (1972)
Movie
Producer
Babar Comes to America (1971)
Movie
Producer
Play It Again, Charlie Brown (1971)
Movie
Writer
It Couldn't Be Done (1970)
TV
Producer
A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)
Movie
Producer
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969)
Movie
Writer
Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz (1969)
Movie
Producer
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant (1968)
Movie
6.18
Producer
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)
Movie
Executive Producer
You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)
Movie
Executive Producer
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
Movie
8
Executive Producer
Charlie Brown's All-Stars! (1966)
Movie
Creator
Peanuts (1965)
TV
Executive Producer
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Movie
8
Director
A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1963)
Movie
4
Director
A Man Named Mays (1963)
Movie
Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Producer
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
TV
Producer
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
TV
Producer
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
TV
Director
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown
TV
Producer
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
TV
Director
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
TV
Director
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
TV
Producer
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
TV
Producer
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
TV
Ratings
Average 6.06
Based on 167 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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2018
Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1933-03-24
Deathday2019-12-25 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceUnited States of America, United States of America
ChildrenLynda Mendelson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsPeabody Awards
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