A Guide to All Things Peanuts

About this episode

Melissa and Damian interview Derrick Bang about his book and the Peanuts brand.

This week Melissa and Damian speak with Derrick Bang - whose book, 50 years of happiness: A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, is the reference guide for Peanuts employees to gain even deeper knowledge of the brand. We dive in to all things Peanuts, as well as Derrick's other works that encapsulate the world of the iconic comic strip.

People in this episode

Hosts: Melissa, Damian

Guest: Derrick Bang

Topics covered

• Peanuts
• Charles M. Schulz
• comic strip
• Derrick Bang
• book
• happiness

Keywords

• Peanuts
• Charles M. Schulz
• Derrick Bang
• comic strip
• happiness
• book

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peanuts Worldwide

Books & works: 50 years of happiness: A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, Peanuts

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