Review of Snoopy's Reunion

This later era "Charlie Brown" special, can't be described as one of the classics, and is clearly targeted as entertainment for the much younger set...but the story still has some charm to it for even the most dedicated fan of the series. In this outing, we are shown the beginning of Snoopy's life and early years, starting with his first months at the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm..playing music with his siblings, to he being purchased and subsequently returned by Lila (this corresponding well with the story line of the 1972 film "Snoopy Come Home"), to ultimately being bought for $5.00 by Charlie Brown. We then see a collection of clips consisting of the dog's various escapades while living with Charlie Brown, and up to the present day where Charlie Brown and Sally, seeing Snoopy a bit down, plan a "family reunion" for Snoopy and his brothers and sisters, complete with a visit to Daisy Hill. The reunion takes place, however the puppy farm is no more, having been demolished and the land redeveloped with a large parking garage and urban sprawl. This doesn't deter all from enjoying the reunion. While there are a few inaccuracies from other specials over how Charlie Brown actually obtained his dog, and some of the charm of the "Peanuts" formula is lost by having adults be shown and speak normally, the story is quick, simple, and sweet and actually features all of Snoopy's family in animated form at one time. Of Interest..besides Snoopy and the two adults, only Charlie, Sally, Linus, and a cameo of Lila (from "Snoopy Come Home")are the represented regulars in this show. Lucy, Pig Pen,Woodstock, Peppermint Patty and all the rest are absent.