RIP Lee Mendelson

1933-2019

Lee Mendelson, producer of more than 50 Peanuts television specials and winner of 7 Emmy Awards, died on Christmas Day 2019 at the age of 86.  He was also the lyricist of the song “Christmas Time Is Here”.  At one time or another, all four of Mendelson’s children voiced Peanuts characters.  

On May 1, 1966, Lucille Ball participated in a CBS documentary titled “The Magic of Broadcasting” which was produced by Mendelson. It also featured the voice talents of Arthur Godfrey, Sheldon Leondard, Rod Serling, and Bing Crosby. The documentary was only aired once and is not available on home video.