Bill Melendez Movies

Partly based on a true story, a little girl writes to the editor of a newspaper concerning the existence of Santa Claus.

Bugs encounters marsupials and an aborigine in Australia's outback.

Charlie Brown leaves his appointment with his dentist armed with an instructional pamphlet on proper tooth brushing technique. He endeavors to...

Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but...

Cathy's preparations for an idyllic, romantic vacation with her boyfriend, Irving, go awry.

Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas favorite. Hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, this program...

Porky leads a wagon train into "Injun Joe Territory," and finally comes up against the fearsome Superchief. But Sloppy Moe, a survivor of a previous...

Documentary on the making of the Peanuts Thanksgiving special.

Animated propaganda advocating for the importance of unregulated capitalism to the American way of life.

This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts...

As Valentine's Day approaches, Cathy, ever the romantic, becomes passionately consumed with thoughts of hearts, flowers and candle-lit dinners.

Dance teacher Miss Placement is dismayed to learn that the head of the School of Ballet where she teaches has entered her beginners class in a...

This short from the UPA studio was nominated for the 1952 Oscars. Based on the Madeline series of children's books.

Tracing the story of primitive man's discovery of energy.

A sweet and wholly psychedelic children's animation by Bill Melendez, of "Peanuts" fame. Soundtrack by legendary Ghanaian Afro Rock band Osibisa.