"Birthday Beagle."
A boy and his blanket, reunited.
I need to talk to you.
Today is a big day. It's Snoopy's birthday.
It's Snoopy's birthday?
Every year, I try to throw a surprise party for Snoopy.
And every year, he finds out about it.
Surprise!
We thought you were Snoopy.
Why? He's standing right there.
Not this year.
I'm throwing Snoopy a surprise party, and he's going to be surprised.
Hi, Snoopy.
I was just--
Never mind.
What are we all doing in your closet, big brother?
Telling ghost stories?
No! Flashlights, on.
We're being secretive.
It's Snoopy's birthday,
and I wanna throw him the best surprise party ever.
Isn't it a little cramped to have a party in here, Chuck?
Not here. Outside.
While I'm setting things up, I need you to keep Snoopy busy.
I'll help you, Charles.
I'm in too, Chuck.
I'll help. But I want a corner piece of the birthday cake.
Deal.
Now, Linus and I have come up with a plan.
We call it "Operation Beagle's Big Day," and you each have a part to play.
If you'll take a look at the instructions I handed out,
you'll see what we need you to do.
Hey, Snoopy.
You're probably wondering what we're all doing in the closet.
we were looking for our flashlights.
-Found mine! -Me too.
-Found mine! -There it is!
I'm always losing my flashlights in closets.
You know what to do?
Distract Snoopy while we set up the party.
Operation Beagle's Big Day starts right now.
Help! Help!
Snoopy, I need you for a heroic mission.
This envelope contains something important.
It's a secret.
It needs to be delivered to headquarters.
Can you do it?
Okay, Linus. You're up.
Enter the dastardly villain.
My Sweet Babboo is so complicated.
I'll take that!
Now you'll never deliver the secret message to headquarters.
Don't forget the laugh.
Are you going to just sit there and let that sweet villain escape
into the remote and sinister jungle?
You have to stop him!
Yuck.
That's an excellent lion roar, sir.
Thanks, Marcie. You do a pretty good elephant call yourself.
Thank you, sir.
Over here!
I'm still getting away with the envelope!
That is unless I drop it.
Oops!
Maps! Get your maps!
Can't get to headquarters without a map.
That'll be five cents, please.
The things I do for a slice of birthday cake.
Surprise!
I did it. I actually surprised you.
Are you surprised?
You still have to look in the envelope.
It's something important.
Happy birthday, Snoopy.
-Happy birthday! -Happy birthday!
Yay!
"Beagle with a Job."
Is this what you've been doing all day while I've been at school?
You know, most dogs do more than just watch TV and sleep.
In the old days, you'd have a job.
Every morning, you'd fetch slippers and bring in the newspaper.
Snoopy! I'm serious.
We need to find you a job. Follow me.
Look what I found. Jobs for Dogs.
How about truffle sniffing?
Nah.
Therapy dog?
Nah.
This one's perfect. Guide dog.
When they say, "guide dog,"
I don't think this is what they have in mind.
Besides, there aren't any airplanes around here.
What are you going to guide in?
I should know better.
How about we look for a different job?
Let's see.
You could be a herding dog.
Just imagine running up and down the rolling hills,
bravely guiding sheep to safety.
I hope you've got your shades on, 'cause I'm bringing the heat.
Chuck, what's that dog of yours trying to prove?
That being a herd dog isn't the right career for him?
How about this one? You can be a sled dog.
I can see it now. A bad winter storm is blowing.
There's only one way to get across town, and that's by sled.
Snoopy?
I hate to tell you this,
but being a sled dog means you have to pull the sled yourself.
Don't worry. If we keep looking, I'm sure we'll find something you like.
That's perfect. I think you'll make a terrific neighborhood watchdog,
but there's something missing.
"Excessive speeding"?
I wasn't aware I was going that fast. Thank you, Snoopy.
"Blanket without a license"?
Wait, I have one of those.
"Sucking my thumb without a license"?
Wait, I have one of those too.
"Keep up the great work, citizen." Thanks, Snoopy.
"Music too depressing"?
Now it's too boring? How about this?
Everyone's a critic.
Hey!
What's going on here?
It looks like a traffic jam, sir.
In the park?
I'm late for Space Camp.
-And I've got a date with this ice… -That can't be good.
There's no way he has city approval for this.
I'm writing a strongly worded letter.
I'm not taking direction from a dog. Let's go.
He does have a whistle.
Why are we waiting? Let's move it.
Come on!
Hey!
Way to watch out, watchdog.
Sorry, Snoopy. You did your best,
but being a working dog isn't for everyone.
Wait, I have an idea.
Maybe you're just a different kind of watchdog.
"Legal Beagle."
Hurry up, Charlie Brown.
You've been lining up that shot for five minutes.
I realize that, Linus,
but there are so many potential shots I could take.
Some could lead to victory. Others defeat.
The possibilities are overwhelming.
I'll get you your dinner as soon as this game is over, Snoopy.
Boy, can that dog ever play marbles.
Supper time.
I hope you enjoy it, pal.
It's really happening! Yes! Yippee! Hooray!
What's so exciting, Sally?
We're getting a kitten!
What makes you say that?
I found this can of cat food on the kitchen counter!
What other explanation could there be?
I had no choice.
The pet store was sold out of all your usual food.
Besides, they told me this is just as good.
Even better.
What were you thinking, big brother?
Would you give fish food to a bird?
I'm really sorry, Snoopy.
I promise I'll get you your regular dog food
first thing in the morning.
I think Snoopy took that cat food business pretty well.
He can be quite reasonable when he wants to be.
Charlie Brown, did you feed cat food to your dog?
Would you give tiger food to a giraffe Orangutan food to a bear?
I wonder if these are the kinds of questions
big league managers have to answer.
It's not like I had a choice.
They were all sold out of dog food. I had to buy something.
I can't stand it.
Frankly, I'm surprised Snoopy isn't pursuing legal action.
"Round-headed kid, you stand accused of the most grievous crime.
You are hereby summoned to appear in--"
You're taking me to court?
This is ridiculous!
What reasonable judge would hear a case like that?
Hear ye, hear ye.
All rise for the honorable judge, Lucy van Pelt.
This court is now in session.
We'll begin by hearing opening arguments.
He's making a pretty compelling case.
Even I think you're guilty.
The accused will now have a chance to give his side of the story.
It's like I've been saying, I went to the pet store,
and they were all sold out of Snoopy's regular food.
So, I got him some cat food.
Unbelievable!
This is an outrage!
-What is this world coming to? -Would you feed penguin food to a lion?
The man in the pet store said the ingredients were 97% the same.
Quiet in the court! Order, I say!
The court will now hear from witnesses.
All I know is there was cat food on the counter
where the dog food normally is.
At first, I was suspicious,
then joyful,
then disappointed.
Now I'm wondering,
"What has my big brother been feeding me for lunch?"
Charlie Brown's pitching was distracted.
A guilty conscience, I thought.
Or maybe just bad pitching.
I don't actually know what's happening here.
I was just walking by,
but it sounds like Charlie Brown is guilty.
Guilty!
Order! Order, I say.
The court will now take a short recess.
I have reached a decision.
In the case of Beagle versus Brown,
I find the defendant
guilty of feeding his dog cat food.
Charlie Brown, I hereby order you to buy Snoopy his regular dog food
as soon as possible.
Court dismissed.
Firm but fair, Your Honor.
The court agrees.
How I love the sound of justice.
Clinkety-clink.
Supper time.
Here you go, Snoopy. Back to your regular dog food.
I hope we can put this whole thing behind us.
Good grief.