EPISODE 23 - SHOW NOTES

Easter Double Feature: The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town & It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

FILMS DISCUSSED:

The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town (1977) Rankin/Bass stop-motion special narrated by Fred Astaire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Easter_Bunny_Is_Comin'_to_Town

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974) Peanuts holiday special with music by Vince Guaraldi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_the_Easter_Beagle,_Charlie_Brown

COFFEE PAIRING:

Purchase: https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/products/ethiopia-mordecofe (Note: Stumptown offers multiple Ethiopian single origins; Guji is available at Whole Foods and other retailers)

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Story: https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/pages/our-story

RANKIN/BASS EASTER SPECIALS - DEEP DIVE:

Rick Goldschmidt's History (Rankin/Bass Historian): https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/1366/easter-bunny-is-coming-to-town-rankin-bass-easter-special/

PEANUTS EASTER BEAGLE - DEEP DIVE:

50th Anniversary Analysis: https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/a-basketful-of-peanuts-the-50th-anniversary-of-its-the-easter-beagle-charlie-brown/

Why It's "Forgotten" Among Peanuts Specials: https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/12559/its-the-easter-beagle-charlie-brown-1974-50-years-peanuts-holiday-specials/

VINCE GUARALDI SOUNDTRACK:

Soundtrack Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_the_Easter_Beagle,_Charlie_Brown_(soundtrack)

ETHIOPIA GUJI COFFEE REGION:

Guji Coffee Deep Dive: https://www.trabocca.com/coffee-knowledge/origin/guji-coffee/

STREAMING & AVAILABILITY:

The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town: Available on various streaming platforms and DVD

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown: Exclusive to Apple TV+ (as of 2021)

CONNECT:

Website: reelbeans.com Podcast: Available on all major podcast platforms