1 00:00:21,902 --> 00:00:23,820 "Grandpa Always Says." 2 00:00:27,783 --> 00:00:29,159 My grandpa always says, 3 00:00:29,243 --> 00:00:31,828 "Give someone a fish, they'll eat for a day. 4 00:00:31,912 --> 00:00:33,372 Teach someone to fish, 5 00:00:33,455 --> 00:00:36,083 they'll have a nice way to spend an afternoon." 6 00:00:47,052 --> 00:00:48,095 Rats! 7 00:00:50,931 --> 00:00:54,560 Well, for most people, it's a nice way to spend an afternoon. 8 00:01:00,774 --> 00:01:02,401 My grandpa always says, 9 00:01:02,484 --> 00:01:06,196 "When it comes to simple pleasures, nothing beats a sandcastle." 10 00:01:15,497 --> 00:01:16,874 Except the tide. 11 00:01:18,417 --> 00:01:19,918 My grandpa always says, 12 00:01:20,002 --> 00:01:23,547 "Nothing in life is perfect, but ice cream is close." 13 00:01:25,591 --> 00:01:29,344 Your grandfather sure has a lot of interesting sayings. 14 00:01:29,428 --> 00:01:30,554 Oh, yeah. 15 00:01:30,637 --> 00:01:33,640 He has one for pretty much everything. Take Snoopy. 16 00:01:36,476 --> 00:01:37,728 My grandpa always says, 17 00:01:37,811 --> 00:01:41,648 "A dog is like a bicycle. Every kid should have one in their life." 18 00:01:41,732 --> 00:01:42,858 I don't disagree. 19 00:01:44,109 --> 00:01:46,778 I've actually been thinking of getting a dog. 20 00:01:48,447 --> 00:01:50,949 I think I'd like an Old English sheepdog. 21 00:01:55,162 --> 00:01:57,164 Have you ever considered a beagle? 22 00:02:00,334 --> 00:02:02,085 Maybe a bearded collie. 23 00:02:04,922 --> 00:02:08,549 Having a dog is great, but it's a lot of work. 24 00:02:08,633 --> 00:02:12,596 If you're serious, I'd be happy to show you the ins and outs. 25 00:02:12,679 --> 00:02:14,014 Thanks, Charlie Brown. 26 00:02:14,515 --> 00:02:15,641 Grandpa always says, 27 00:02:15,724 --> 00:02:19,186 "You learn by practice, so it pays to practice learning." 28 00:02:19,269 --> 00:02:22,397 I don't know what that means, but it sure sounds wise. 29 00:02:25,692 --> 00:02:30,489 The first thing about caring for a dog is to make sure it's well-fed. 30 00:02:36,537 --> 00:02:38,455 Why'd you open it from the bottom? 31 00:02:38,539 --> 00:02:41,041 Snoopy thinks it tastes better that way. 32 00:02:44,419 --> 00:02:46,088 Your dinner is served. 33 00:02:56,265 --> 00:02:57,683 Forgot the fresh pepper. 34 00:02:59,351 --> 00:03:02,437 Snoopy likes two-and-a-half turns. Never three. 35 00:03:04,022 --> 00:03:07,234 I had no idea dogs could be so fussy. 36 00:03:07,317 --> 00:03:10,863 Snoopy's not fussy, he just knows what he likes. 37 00:03:20,873 --> 00:03:22,958 Sorry, forgot the garnish. 38 00:03:23,041 --> 00:03:25,168 I don't know where my head is today. 39 00:03:25,752 --> 00:03:26,753 Wha-- 40 00:03:32,759 --> 00:03:33,844 Bon appétit! 41 00:03:40,017 --> 00:03:44,229 You need to make sure your dog gets lots of exercise. 42 00:03:44,313 --> 00:03:48,650 A game of fetch is perfect, but it has to be the right stick. 43 00:03:49,151 --> 00:03:53,572 You want one that's aerodynamic, but not too sappy. 44 00:04:00,996 --> 00:04:02,873 Shouldn't something be happening? 45 00:04:05,459 --> 00:04:08,795 I think the stick landed kinda funny. 46 00:04:08,879 --> 00:04:11,381 Bad throw by me. I'll just go grab it. 47 00:04:19,431 --> 00:04:22,017 That one actually went a little far. 48 00:04:22,100 --> 00:04:23,477 My fault. Hang on. 49 00:04:28,732 --> 00:04:31,652 Oops! That one landed on a pile of sticks. 50 00:04:32,152 --> 00:04:33,737 That would confuse anyone. 51 00:04:34,988 --> 00:04:36,698 Does this seem normal to you? 52 00:04:37,199 --> 00:04:38,200 Found it! 53 00:04:39,826 --> 00:04:43,956 It's important to give your dog lots of mental stimulation. 54 00:04:44,039 --> 00:04:48,335 That's why I'm reading him Charles Dickens's immortal classic, 55 00:04:48,418 --> 00:04:50,379 A Tale of Two Cities. 56 00:04:52,756 --> 00:04:57,010 "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. 57 00:04:57,094 --> 00:04:59,638 -It was the age of--" -I think he fell asleep. 58 00:05:03,183 --> 00:05:07,980 It might look that way, but trust me, his mind is stimulated. 59 00:05:09,064 --> 00:05:13,610 "It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness." 60 00:05:23,787 --> 00:05:27,833 We've been watching this for three hours and I still have no idea what's going on. 61 00:05:28,333 --> 00:05:29,793 When you have a dog, 62 00:05:29,877 --> 00:05:35,507 it's important to build their confidence with lots of positive reinforcement. 63 00:05:36,008 --> 00:05:39,261 Bravo! What a show! Author! 64 00:05:39,344 --> 00:05:42,306 Encore! Bravo! Author! 65 00:05:44,391 --> 00:05:45,767 Bravo! 66 00:05:47,144 --> 00:05:51,815 Maybe the most important part of owning a dog is showing him affection. 67 00:05:52,399 --> 00:05:54,776 That means lots of good scratches. 68 00:06:00,490 --> 00:06:02,117 I guess he got tired of that. 69 00:06:02,618 --> 00:06:04,077 I wouldn't bet on it. 70 00:06:19,259 --> 00:06:21,720 Do all dogs expect this kind of treatment? 71 00:06:22,721 --> 00:06:26,350 I don't think Snoopy so much expects it as appreciates it. 72 00:06:33,941 --> 00:06:38,612 As you can see, having a dog is lots of responsibility. 73 00:06:38,695 --> 00:06:40,948 But it's all worth it. 74 00:06:41,448 --> 00:06:44,701 Thanks, Charlie Brown. You've given me a lot to think about. 75 00:06:49,915 --> 00:06:51,708 I think that went quite well. 76 00:06:52,251 --> 00:06:56,088 I wouldn't be surprised if you have a new dog friend to play with soon. 77 00:06:59,466 --> 00:07:01,176 Is that a new bike, Franklin? 78 00:07:01,969 --> 00:07:03,220 It sure is. 79 00:07:03,303 --> 00:07:06,139 Remember when I told you my grandpa always says, 80 00:07:06,223 --> 00:07:10,018 "A dog is like a bike. Every kid should have one in their life"? 81 00:07:10,102 --> 00:07:13,272 Well, I decided I'm okay with just the bike. 82 00:07:13,772 --> 00:07:16,775 You've got enough dog for all of us, Charlie Brown. 83 00:07:20,654 --> 00:07:24,324 For what it's worth, I'd choose you every time, old pal. 84 00:07:30,831 --> 00:07:32,666 "Snoopy on the Mend." 85 00:07:38,672 --> 00:07:40,465 Snoopy! Breakfast! 86 00:07:45,679 --> 00:07:48,515 Wow. Someone got up on the right side of the bed. 87 00:07:50,976 --> 00:07:52,561 Careful, Snoopy. 88 00:07:52,644 --> 00:07:55,314 If you don't watch where you're going, you might get hurt. 89 00:08:01,361 --> 00:08:02,362 Snoopy! 90 00:08:03,947 --> 00:08:08,327 He was dancing all over the place and not paying attention at all. 91 00:08:08,410 --> 00:08:11,121 I warned him. I told him if he wasn't careful, 92 00:08:11,205 --> 00:08:13,790 he was going to get hurt. And now look at him. 93 00:08:15,918 --> 00:08:17,377 I told you so, pal. 94 00:08:21,173 --> 00:08:24,259 Snoopy, you need to stay off your feet. 95 00:08:27,179 --> 00:08:28,514 What's gotten into him? 96 00:08:28,597 --> 00:08:30,807 I just told him to stay off his feet. 97 00:08:31,642 --> 00:08:33,727 Throughout history, Charlie Brown, 98 00:08:33,809 --> 00:08:38,148 nothing has put more noses out of joint than the words, "I told you so." 99 00:08:39,942 --> 00:08:44,237 It's bad enough he hurt his foot, now I've hurt his feelings too. 100 00:08:44,988 --> 00:08:46,657 I should apologize. 101 00:08:48,116 --> 00:08:50,202 You can probably still catch up to him. 102 00:08:55,666 --> 00:08:57,084 I'm sorry, Snoopy. 103 00:08:57,167 --> 00:08:59,711 I know what I said before wasn't helpful. 104 00:08:59,795 --> 00:09:01,338 I really do wanna help. 105 00:09:01,421 --> 00:09:04,258 Maybe we could get you some crutches? 106 00:09:07,761 --> 00:09:12,724 Well, if you need anything else from me, anything at all, just bark. 107 00:09:46,091 --> 00:09:47,634 Suppertime, Snoopy. 108 00:09:48,135 --> 00:09:51,847 It's just your regular food. Nothing worth dancing over. 109 00:09:52,347 --> 00:09:57,769 Not that I'm telling you what to do. Or what not to do. 110 00:09:58,729 --> 00:10:02,441 Maybe after you've finished eating I could read you a story. 111 00:10:02,524 --> 00:10:05,277 Or we could watch TV together. 112 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:09,615 Or I could lift you up on your doghouse so you can take a nap. 113 00:10:09,698 --> 00:10:11,116 How would you like that? 114 00:10:15,495 --> 00:10:20,167 No pressure. I'll just be in the house. Just a few steps away. 115 00:10:21,168 --> 00:10:22,711 Bark if you need help. 116 00:10:23,587 --> 00:10:24,796 Or howl. 117 00:10:25,631 --> 00:10:27,132 A phone call would work. 118 00:10:59,873 --> 00:11:01,875 What are you doing, big brother? 119 00:11:01,959 --> 00:11:03,210 I'm watching Snoopy. 120 00:11:03,919 --> 00:11:07,005 Watching Snoopy? Is the TV broken? 121 00:11:07,089 --> 00:11:08,382 I feel terrible. 122 00:11:08,882 --> 00:11:11,969 Snoopy was dancing when I brought out his breakfast. 123 00:11:12,469 --> 00:11:15,013 Don't get me wrong, I love dancing. 124 00:11:15,097 --> 00:11:16,807 In fact, dancing is one of-- 125 00:11:17,307 --> 00:11:19,017 Just get to the point. 126 00:11:19,101 --> 00:11:21,520 Snoopy hurt himself dancing. 127 00:11:21,603 --> 00:11:25,983 And now he doesn't want my help because I said, "I told you so." 128 00:11:26,608 --> 00:11:29,027 Yep. You always do that. 129 00:11:29,111 --> 00:11:30,112 No, I don't. 130 00:11:30,195 --> 00:11:33,782 You said if I didn't study math, I would fail my test. 131 00:11:33,866 --> 00:11:35,200 You did fail. 132 00:11:35,284 --> 00:11:37,744 But I never said, "I told you so." 133 00:11:37,828 --> 00:11:40,122 The "I told you so" was implied. 134 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:50,090 Maybe you could go out there and check on him for me? 135 00:11:50,591 --> 00:11:51,800 Fine. 136 00:11:51,884 --> 00:11:55,804 Who knew being a little sister had so many obligations? 137 00:11:56,763 --> 00:12:00,350 Hi, Snoopy. I'm here under protest to check up on you. 138 00:12:01,310 --> 00:12:04,062 Wow, that's some cast. 139 00:12:04,146 --> 00:12:05,397 Is it itchy? 140 00:12:05,480 --> 00:12:07,441 When my friend, Eudora, broke her arm, 141 00:12:07,524 --> 00:12:10,402 she said her cast itched something terrible. 142 00:12:10,485 --> 00:12:14,281 There was this one spot she said she could never quite reach. 143 00:12:14,364 --> 00:12:17,784 It was just so itchy, itchy, itchy. 144 00:12:19,119 --> 00:12:22,456 You should've seen her. Nothing she did could stop it. 145 00:12:24,041 --> 00:12:26,710 Anyway, just wanted to check up on you. 146 00:12:26,793 --> 00:12:27,794 You're welcome. 147 00:12:34,134 --> 00:12:38,597 I just found this stick on the lawn and thought it might come in handy. 148 00:12:46,230 --> 00:12:51,068 I know you don't need my help, but I can't just stand by and do nothing. 149 00:12:52,194 --> 00:12:54,363 All your friends wanted to help too. 150 00:12:54,446 --> 00:12:56,365 I may have made a few phone calls. 151 00:12:59,785 --> 00:13:01,370 Neat cast, Snoopy. 152 00:13:01,453 --> 00:13:03,080 A blank canvas. 153 00:13:03,163 --> 00:13:04,164 May I? 154 00:13:07,626 --> 00:13:08,627 Me next. 155 00:13:17,052 --> 00:13:18,220 My turn. 156 00:13:32,442 --> 00:13:33,986 Feel better, Snoopy. 157 00:13:34,653 --> 00:13:40,158 From now on, I promise I won't say, "I told you so" ever again. 158 00:13:40,242 --> 00:13:42,286 Except for one circumstance. 159 00:13:43,328 --> 00:13:46,415 If you ever need me, I'll be there for you. 160 00:13:46,498 --> 00:13:49,334 And if you don't believe me, I'll prove it. 161 00:13:49,835 --> 00:13:52,212 And then I'll say, "I told you so." 162 00:13:57,176 --> 00:13:58,260 Rest up, old pal. 163 00:14:05,058 --> 00:14:07,436 What are you doing now, big brother? 164 00:14:07,519 --> 00:14:09,021 Waiting for Snoopy. 165 00:14:09,104 --> 00:14:12,065 Today is the day he gets his cast off. 166 00:14:12,149 --> 00:14:14,484 He should be back from the vet any minute. 167 00:14:17,196 --> 00:14:18,197 Snoopy! 168 00:14:20,532 --> 00:14:23,660 Careful, big brother. You don't wanna get hurt. 169 00:14:28,749 --> 00:14:30,500 I told you so. 170 00:14:33,462 --> 00:14:34,546 Thanks, Snoopy. 171 00:14:35,881 --> 00:14:37,049 So itchy. 172 00:14:47,643 --> 00:14:49,853 "It Was a Dark and Stormy Summer." 173 00:14:58,403 --> 00:15:01,907 The first day back to school and we already have an essay to write. 174 00:15:01,990 --> 00:15:04,326 "What I did over summer vacation." 175 00:15:04,409 --> 00:15:06,537 I knew I should've kept better records. 176 00:15:07,913 --> 00:15:11,708 I'm going to write about the day I pitched a no-hitter. 177 00:15:11,792 --> 00:15:14,711 Wasn't that the day the other team didn't show up? 178 00:15:16,505 --> 00:15:18,757 I'm going to write about when I went to the lake 179 00:15:18,841 --> 00:15:21,093 and caught a ten-pound northern pike. 180 00:15:22,010 --> 00:15:24,763 Well, it felt like ten pounds. 181 00:15:24,847 --> 00:15:26,223 I didn't have a scale. 182 00:15:32,229 --> 00:15:33,730 Is something wrong, sir? 183 00:15:34,439 --> 00:15:37,150 Everyone has something interesting to write about. 184 00:15:37,651 --> 00:15:38,986 What about you, Marcie? 185 00:15:39,486 --> 00:15:41,864 I'm going to write about how this was the summer 186 00:15:41,947 --> 00:15:44,199 I got over my fear of riding a horse. 187 00:15:53,375 --> 00:15:56,128 Everyone loves a story of personal triumph. 188 00:15:56,712 --> 00:16:00,382 Even if I knew what to write about, I never know how to get started. 189 00:16:00,465 --> 00:16:02,759 Why does writing have to be so hard? 190 00:16:03,260 --> 00:16:04,428 Don't worry, sir. 191 00:16:04,511 --> 00:16:06,638 I think I know someone who can help. 192 00:16:14,062 --> 00:16:16,231 You want me to talk to Snoopy? 193 00:16:16,732 --> 00:16:18,609 Of course. He's a writer. 194 00:16:19,151 --> 00:16:20,444 Pardon us, Snoopy. 195 00:16:20,527 --> 00:16:22,696 I hope we're not interrupting anything. 196 00:16:23,197 --> 00:16:26,450 It's just that Patricia here needs help with her writing assignment. 197 00:16:26,533 --> 00:16:28,744 "What I did over my summer vacation." 198 00:16:28,827 --> 00:16:31,246 And since you're such a distinguished author, 199 00:16:31,330 --> 00:16:33,665 I thought you might like to help a young writer 200 00:16:33,749 --> 00:16:35,626 who looks up to you so much. 201 00:16:36,501 --> 00:16:37,836 Isn't that right, sir? 202 00:16:40,881 --> 00:16:41,965 Sure. 203 00:16:44,551 --> 00:16:47,304 I just have a few questions about writing. 204 00:16:47,387 --> 00:16:50,516 Like, how do you start? How do you end? 205 00:16:51,016 --> 00:16:53,018 And what do you put in the middle? 206 00:16:53,519 --> 00:16:55,187 This is what I have so far. 207 00:17:04,238 --> 00:17:05,697 How exciting, sir. 208 00:17:05,781 --> 00:17:08,408 You've been invited to join a writers' group. 209 00:17:09,910 --> 00:17:11,245 I'll give you a boost. 210 00:17:16,749 --> 00:17:20,045 Maybe you should tell Snoopy what you did over the summer break. 211 00:17:20,128 --> 00:17:22,046 It may inspire a few ideas. 212 00:17:23,882 --> 00:17:29,429 Well, I watched a lot of TV, played baseball and read comics. 213 00:17:37,563 --> 00:17:39,773 "It was a dark and stormy night." 214 00:17:39,857 --> 00:17:40,858 Hey! 215 00:17:40,941 --> 00:17:43,485 I don't remember any dark and stormy nights. 216 00:17:45,946 --> 00:17:48,574 Don't disturb the creative process, sir. 217 00:17:49,616 --> 00:17:50,701 Sorry, go on. 218 00:17:53,745 --> 00:17:56,832 "It was a dark and stormy night. 219 00:17:57,624 --> 00:18:01,128 I was watching TV when suddenly I heard a knock at the door. 220 00:18:03,505 --> 00:18:07,009 I opened it to find a world-famous baseball manager. 221 00:18:08,552 --> 00:18:11,263 That's when he said something I'll never forget. 222 00:18:12,556 --> 00:18:14,892 He was calling me up to the big leagues. 223 00:18:17,603 --> 00:18:20,731 Before I knew it, I was in the show. 224 00:18:22,107 --> 00:18:25,444 The score was tied with two out and nobody on base. 225 00:18:25,986 --> 00:18:28,530 That's when the skipper gave me the signal. 226 00:18:38,415 --> 00:18:39,917 The first pitch was high. 227 00:18:40,417 --> 00:18:42,586 The second pitch was low and inside. 228 00:18:43,086 --> 00:18:45,839 The third pitch was right in the sweet spot. 229 00:18:47,216 --> 00:18:50,719 It was the longest home run anyone hit that summer. 230 00:18:51,970 --> 00:18:54,598 Legend has it the ball is still in the air." 231 00:18:56,934 --> 00:18:58,852 That's a great story, Snoopy. 232 00:18:58,936 --> 00:19:02,189 You really captured my love of baseball and watching TV. 233 00:19:04,483 --> 00:19:07,027 But I could never write anything like that. 234 00:19:11,365 --> 00:19:13,700 You never know until you give it a try. 235 00:19:21,250 --> 00:19:22,459 You've got this. 236 00:19:24,044 --> 00:19:28,465 "It was a dark and stormy night." 237 00:19:29,758 --> 00:19:30,968 Now what? 238 00:19:31,051 --> 00:19:32,469 Write what you feel, sir. 239 00:19:32,553 --> 00:19:33,846 I feel nervous. 240 00:19:34,346 --> 00:19:37,224 I think I need a warm-up before I start my assignment. 241 00:19:37,307 --> 00:19:40,561 What do you say we write the next one together? You start. 242 00:19:41,061 --> 00:19:42,771 Maybe it could be about this. 243 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:47,359 "It was a dark and stormy night. 244 00:19:48,068 --> 00:19:52,155 There I was, reading comics, minding my own business. 245 00:19:53,949 --> 00:19:56,285 Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. 246 00:19:57,327 --> 00:19:59,454 'At this hour?' I thought to myself. 247 00:19:59,538 --> 00:20:04,668 When I opened it, I was shocked to discover a world-famous attorney." 248 00:20:05,335 --> 00:20:06,879 No. 249 00:20:06,962 --> 00:20:08,505 "A tennis player"? 250 00:20:08,589 --> 00:20:09,590 Nope. 251 00:20:09,673 --> 00:20:10,966 "Disco dancer." 252 00:20:11,049 --> 00:20:12,134 Come on. 253 00:20:12,217 --> 00:20:13,218 "Astronaut"? 254 00:20:13,302 --> 00:20:14,303 No. 255 00:20:15,512 --> 00:20:16,972 "The Masked Marvel!" 256 00:20:17,472 --> 00:20:18,891 Now we're talking! 257 00:20:18,974 --> 00:20:20,642 I'll take it from here. 258 00:20:23,562 --> 00:20:25,147 "He was in need of a partner. 259 00:20:29,151 --> 00:20:30,944 Someone who could keep up with him. 260 00:20:31,612 --> 00:20:33,614 Someone who could jump tall buildings 261 00:20:33,697 --> 00:20:37,326 and save the world from those who seek to destroy it." 262 00:20:37,826 --> 00:20:41,246 Help! My precious jelly beans! 263 00:20:59,806 --> 00:21:01,517 My heroes! 264 00:21:02,476 --> 00:21:03,936 "The end." 265 00:21:04,019 --> 00:21:06,522 How do you feel about your writing assignment now? 266 00:21:06,605 --> 00:21:07,814 I feel great! 267 00:21:07,898 --> 00:21:09,191 Thank you, Snoopy. 268 00:21:10,651 --> 00:21:13,153 I think I could get into this writing thing. 269 00:21:19,576 --> 00:21:21,787 I'll make sure she returns the typewriter. 270 00:21:24,957 --> 00:21:26,416 "Boom!" 271 00:21:26,500 --> 00:21:27,417 "Crash!" 272 00:21:27,501 --> 00:21:28,460 "Bang!" 273 00:21:29,461 --> 00:21:30,629 "There it was. 274 00:21:31,463 --> 00:21:35,259 A giant ice monster, threatening to freeze the neighborhood. 275 00:21:35,342 --> 00:21:37,553 But using my super heat ray vision, 276 00:21:38,428 --> 00:21:41,557 I melted him like an ice-cream cone on a hot day. 277 00:21:42,599 --> 00:21:45,352 And that's how I spent my summer vacation." 278 00:21:49,022 --> 00:21:50,190 Bravo, sir. 279 00:21:50,274 --> 00:21:51,984 A tale well told.