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Charlie Brown blushing

Blushing is a recurring theme in many of the Peanuts TV specials, movies, and TV shows. It mostly occurs whenever one is embarrassed, shy, in love, angry, or stressed. When it occurs, his or her cheeks (sometimes their face) turned bright red or pink. Here is the list of where the Peanuts characters blushed for one reason or another.  

Charlie Brown[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
A Charlie Brown Christmas He was happy about everyone saying Merry Christmas to him.
Charlie Brown's All-Stars Mr. Hennessy told him to remove the girls and Snoopy from his baseball game.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
  • Lucy told him about Violet making a mistake by mixing up the invites of who not to invite.
  • Violet and Lucy both used him as a drawing model for sculpting their Jack-o-Lantern, angering him.
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
  • The class giggles when he drops his papers.
  • Everyone giggles again when he again drops his papers
  • Everyone laughs at him when he reads his love note to the Little Red-Haired Girl in front of the whole class.
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown The other girls tease him and the other boys for losing the many challenges.
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown He becomes embarrassed when Sally brings him out for Show and Tell.
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown Marcie kissed him on the cheek.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Peppermint Patty flirts with him on the phone.
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
  • Lorretta kissed him for winning the race.
  • Lorretta gave him his prize; five free haircuts
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
  • He was embarrassed to tell Peppermint Patty about the baseball field becoming a garden.
  • Peppermint Patty said “Happy Arbor Day” to him while holding his hand.
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
  • He was embarrassed over the girls berating him over losing them the game, even though it was all Lucy’s fault.
  • He was nervous about kissing The Little Red-Haired Girl at the Homecoming Dance.
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
  • Freddy Fabulous was rude to him upon first meeting him.
  • Freddy Fabulous kept making fun of him, such as calling him “Pumpkinhead.”
  • Freddy Fabulous threaten him before the race.
  • Marcie winked at him.
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
  • He saw a cute little girl on TV and fell in love with her.
  • He was too nervous to go into the ticket booth and asks Linus to go do it for him.
  • He was too nervous to go into the stadium ticket office and asks Linus to go do it for him again.
  • Linus told the office manager about Charlie Brown falling in love with a girl on TV.
  • He was nervous about whether or not the girl Linus was calling on the phone was the girl he saw on TV.
  • He was too nervous to go speak to the first girl himself and told Linus to go speak to her and tell her all about him.
  • He freaked out over finding the cousin of the first girl.
  • When entering the Happy Valley Farm, He was again nervous about whether or not the girl Linus was calling on the phone was the girl he saw on TV.
  • He nodded at Linus, signaling that Mary Jo is the girl.
  • He was hoping that Mary Jo invites him for milk and cookies.
  • He was hoping Snoopy would tell Mary Jo about him.
  • He was upset that Linus completely forgot about him while he was spending time with Mary Jo.
  • He was annoyed and jealous that Linus was invited to a barbecue at the farm.
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
  • He was annoyed when Peppermint Patty brought up the fact that now Linus and Lucy moved away, her team will slaughter his team in the upcoming game.
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
  • Ruby asks him if there was anyone willing to coach their team.
  • He was recalling how horribly his old team treated him before he ran away.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
  • He was embarrassed after he failed to fly a kite.
  • He was upset over not getting a valentine.
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
  • He told Peppermint Patty he only came to her New Year’s party to meet the Little Red-Haired Girl.
  • He lost musical chairs to Peppermint Patty.
Snoopy!!! The Musical
  • In “Clouds” he kept getting interrupted by the other kids while they look at the clouds.
  • When the other kids tell him about the clouds he saw, he said he did see a horsey and a duckie, but changed his mind.
Why, Charlie Brown, Why? He became embarrassed when Linus scolded him over asking Janice if she was going to die of cancer.
Snoopy's Reunion Snoopy better improved the doghouse he fixed for him.
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown He was ashamed of Snoopy’s antics at the hardware store.
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown He was shocked to discover that Melody-Melody was the final contestant.
A Charlie Brown Valentine
  • He was happy because he found the Little Red-Haired Girl’s pencil.
  • He was practicing giving a valentine to the Little Red-Haired Girl.
  • He was nervous about calling Little Red-Haired Girl to be his date for Valentine’s dance.
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown Marcie kissed him for winning all of Rerun’s marbles.
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love Peppermint Patty teased him over him letting her coach practice.

Movies[]

Movie Reason
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
  • The bullies taunted him for having a "weird" name.
  • He, and the boys were blowing air into their raft.
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don't Come Back!!) Violette hugs him and then kisses him on both cheeks before he left France.
The Peanuts Movie
  • He saw the Little Red-Haired Girl for the first time and fell in love with her.
  • The Little Red-Haired Girl promises to write to him while she is at camp.


TV shows[]

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show[]
Episode Reason
Snoopy's Cat Fight
  • Peppermint Patty told him that their hips were touching each other.
  • He became so annoyed over Peppermint Patty bossing him around that he screamed to speak for himself.
Snoopy: Team Manager Lucy kicked dirt on his shoes.
Lucy vs. the World He was disgusted over Snoopy drinking Lucy's cup of lemonade.
The Lost Ballpark Marcie kissed him after she told him she liked him, also causing his hat to rise up.
Peppermint Patty's School Days Peppermint Patty flirted with him, stating that he must have really liked her when she was a D- person and now she’s a B+ person, he must like her even more.
Sally's Sweet Babboo Peppermint Patty told him he touched her hand and called him a sly dog.
This is America, Charlie Brown[]
Episode Reason
The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
  • It’s strongly implied he has romantic feelings for Dolly, as she offers to help him out with the kite, and asks him to write to her, making him blush.
  • Dolly told Peppermint Patty and Marcie about the bike Charlie Brown wrecked, embarrassing him.
  • Peppermint Patty flirted with him.
  • Marcie kisses him after she insisted he writes to her.
The Music and Heroes of America
  • He was embarrassed about playing a cotton ball in the school play.
  • He screwed up during Marcie’s presentation on Jonas Salk.
Peanuts (2014 TV series)[]
Episode Reason
The Little Red-Haired Girl He became infatuated with the Little Red-Haired Girl.

Linus van Pelt[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
A Charlie Brown Christmas He didn’t like that Sally was playing the shepherd's wife.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
  • He was flattered by Sally complimenting him.
  • Charlie Brown caught Sally and Linus together.
  • He was happy when Sally agreed to stay in the pumpkin patch with him.
  • He was embarrassed when the other kids tease him about waiting for something that doesn't exist.
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown The other girls tease him and the other boys for losing the many challenges.
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown Announces that he won't attend the presidential meeting due to his 7:30 curfew.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Sally was flirting with him.
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Sally didn’t believe him about the Easter Beagle.
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
  • He was embarrassed by Sally's consistent flirting while he was trying to tutor her.
  • He was also embarrassed about showing Charlie Brown the new baseball field.
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown He first met Mary Jo and fell in love with her.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Sally asked him what he’d say about her.
Snoopy!!! The Musical (TV special) His parents caught him trying to sell Rerun for a bike during the song “I Know Now.”
Why, Charlie Brown, Why? Although the color wasn't shown, he was flattered by Janice thanking him and Charlie Brown visiting her.
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown
  • Threw a tantrum over Melody-Melody being ahead of him in the Punt Pass and Kick contest.
  • During the end credits, there is a picture of him and Melody-Melody are both smiling at each other.
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown
  • He and Mimi both smile at each other during the opening credits, implying they like each other.
  • He first meets Mimi after hearing her beautiful singing voice and falls in love with her.
  • Miss Othmar calls on him while he was daydreaming.
  • He embarrasses himself in front of his whole class.
Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne
  • He publicly makes a fool of himself at Lucy’s New Year's Party.
  • He became fed up with Lucy’s bossy attitude.
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love He was touched by his mother’s lunch note to him.

Movies[]

Movie Reason
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
  • He, and the boys were blowing air into their raft.
  • Sally called for him to protect him during their campfires.
  • Sally insisted that the girls all go with Linus.
  • Sally swooned when Linus gives the girls cereal.
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don't Come Back!!)
  • He was angry when Charlie Brown fell asleep when he was supposed to be a watchdog.
  • Marcie called him a hero for saving Violette and the Chateau.

TV shows[]

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show[]

Episode Reason
Snoopy's Cat Fight Eudora kissed him out of gratitude for giving her his blanket.
"You Can't Win, Charlie Brown"
  • He was both shocked and embarrassed about someone gambling their baseball game because he thought their team fair and square.
  • He was caught using the drapes as a substitute for his blanket by Lucy.
Snoopy's Robot He was embarrassed about showing Lucy the villain of the video game, which was based on her.

This is America, Charlie Brown[]

Episode Reason
The Smithsonian and the Presidency He was embarrassed about Sally swooning over his intelligence.
The Music and Heroes of America He was embarrassed about playing a sweet potato in the school play.
Peanuts (2014 TV series)[]
Episode Reason
The Little Red-Haired Girl He was furious at Charlie Brown for failing to talk with the Little Red-Haired Girl before she moved away.
Miss Othmar, the Return He became upset when Charlie Brown told him that Miss Othmar gets paid for teaching.
A Fascinating Friend
  • He became attracted to Lydia while crossing the street with her.
  • He was furious over Charlie Brown telling Lydia about his blanket.


Snoopy[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
A Charlie Brown Christmas Schroeder and Lucy glared at him for dancing on Schroeder’s piano.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving He was scolded by Linus for slacking off.
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown He screwed up during Sally’s Show and Tell presentation.
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
  • He messed up during the circus act.
  • Fifi kissed him on the cheek.

TV shows[]

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show[]
Episode Reason
Linus and Lucy Sally caught him flirting with the girl in the front row.


Lucy van Pelt[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown Snoopy kept provoking her.
It's Magic, Charlie Brown Charlie Brown kicked the football while he was invisible, humiliating her.
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! She was the third player to lose Musical Chairs.


Sally Brown[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? In her postcard from Linus, he jokingly asks her if she’s seen any good movies lately, both embarrassing and angering her.
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! She was the first player to lose Musical Chairs.


Peppermint Patty[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown She was stressed about the music player being destroyed.
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
  • Marcie kept teasing her by pretending to flirt with Charlie Brown, making her jealous and angry.
  • Snoopy (as Joe Cool) kisses her on the cheek.
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love Lucy yelled at her for wrecking the homemade crown she made for her mom, embarrassing her.

Movies[]

Movie Reason
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don't Come Back!!) She was enchanted when Snoopy kissed her, thinking it was from Pierre.

Schroeder[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown The other girls tease him and the other boys for losing the many challenges.
Play It Again, Charlie Brown Lucy told him he had pretty eyes.

Movies[]

Movie Reason
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown He, and the boys were blowing air into their raft.

TV shows[]

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show[]
Episode Reason
Snoopy's Football Career He was infuriated at Snoopy for dancing on his piano.


Marcie[]

TV specials[]

TV special Reason
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love She blew too hard on a trombone while helping Peppermint Patty search for a perfect gift for her dad.

Movies[]

Movie Reason
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown When reading the ballots for the nomination of team leader, each girl voted for herself, including Marcie. This infuriates Peppermint Patty who glares at Marcie, embarrassing her.


Franklin[]

Movies[]

Movie Reason
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown He, and the other boys were blowing way too hard into their raft.


Trivia[]

  • Out of all of the characters, Charlie Brown is the one who blushes the most, with a total of 68 times.
  • Linus is the first character to blush in the series.
  • Franklin has the least amount of blushing out of any character
  • Everyone in the main cast blushes at least once.
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