Bill Melendez Movies

In 1930s, hard-working girl Betty Boop sings at nights at her uncle Mischa's popular NY nightclub and dreams of marrying a posh rich playboy, Waldo....

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

A 25th anniversary tribute to the "Peanuts" comic strip.

A documentary short detailing the making of the classic cartoon "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and the particular pressure the creative...

After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. Later, with...

An animated special about a young girl who must learn to accept her divorced mother's remarriage.

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

No matter where vagabond Daffy Duck goes to sleep, policeman Porky Pig is there to toss him out. Finally, Porky kicks him out the city park entirely,...

Another baseball season is ruined for Charlie Brown and his gang - but this time by pollution!

Linus is planning a birthday party. While trying out his new in-line skates in the neighborhood park, he meets a nice little girl with a beautiful...

An animated special based on the comic strip Cathy by Cathy Guisewite.

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

Lucy van Pelt instructs Charlie Brown and Snoopy in the finer points of proper flossing technique for healthy teeth and gums.

A behind the scenes look at how A Charlie Brown Christmas was made.

A television special celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip and the 15th anniversary of animated Peanuts specials on CBS.

The animated adaption of the second stage musical based on the "Peanuts" comics strip, focusing on Snoopy.

A secluded bookstore comes to life in madcap, pop culture reference-heavy fashion.

Documentary on the making of the Peanuts Thanksgiving special.

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