Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

What are you doing, Charlie Brown?

I'm waiting for valentines.

- Oh, well, good luck.

- Thank you.

You'll need it.

You didn't have to say that!

[SIGHS]

[UNINTELLIGlBLE]

She said my name. Did you hear that?

Did you hear how she said my name?

Of course she said your name.

She was calling the roll.

But it's more than that.

I feel that Miss Othmar really likes me.

Don't be ridiculous.

To her, you're just another student.

On the contrary, I have the feeling

I'm somebody special.

[UNINTELLIGlBLE]

Yes, ma'am?

[UNINTELLIGlBLE]

You want me to pound the erasers?

Yes, Miss Othmar. I'd be glad to.

Thrillville.

See? I told you.

Miss Othmar must like me.

It's a privilege to be selected

to pound erasers.

Some privilege.

This is a privilege and an honor.

[COUGHING]

[IN STRAINED VOICE]

I could die from all this honor.

I think I could spend my whole life here,

and still never get a valentine.

Valentine? That's it!

I'll get Miss Othmar

the biggest valentine there is!

That'll show her how I feel about her.

[PLAYING BEETHO VEN'S

PIANO SONATA NO. 20 IN G MAJOR]

It says here that it is probable...

...that the valentine

was the first of all greeting cards.

The paper valentine dates

from the 16th century.

By 1800, hand-plated copper plates

were produced to meet the large demand.

Get it, Schroeder?

To make the large demand for valentine?

Originally, Valentine's Day was set aside

as a lovers' festival.

Oh, Schroeder, isn't that romantic?

A lovers' festival.

Sometimes I think you don't realize

that you could lose me.

Are you sure you want to suffer

the tortures of a memory of a lost love?

Do you know the tortures of

the memory of a lost love?

It's awful!

It will haunt you night and day!

You'll wake up at night screaming!

You can't eat! You can't sleep!

You'll wanna smash things!

You'll hate yourself and the world

and everybody in it!

Ohhhhh.

Are you sure you want to risk losing me?

Wow, a heart-shaped box of candy.

I'm buying a valentine for Miss Othmar,

my teacher.

It's kind of expensive, isn't it?

The amount of money that you spend on

a present should be in direct proportion...

...to the amount of affection

that you have for that person.

You'd better be careful, Linus.

It's not a good idea

to fall in love with your teacher.

I didn't say I was in love with her.

I merely said I'm very fond

of the ground on which she walks.

Well, I have a problem too.

What do you give a man teacher

for Valentine's Day?

How about shaving lotion?

Do you have any

heart-shaped shaving lotion?

- Did you see that?

- What?

Did you see what Linus bought for me

for a Valentine's Day present?

Fantastic!

I'll have to get him a good present too.

What can a girl get a young man

that would be appropriate?

How about a bottle

of heart-shaped shaving lotion?

[SNORING]

- One ticket, please.

- Ahhhh.

One ticket, please.

Popcorn, please.

No, I said popcorn, please.

Would you please

just give me some popcorn?

[SQUEAKING]

[GROWLING]

[CRANKING]

[DRAMATIC TUNE PLAYING, SKIPPING]

Today's drama is a love story.

Theirs was a true love.

The adventure began when they set off

for the castle in their horse-drawn carriage.

Wrapped in great coats, and warm furs,

the lovers held hands.

Have you ever been

to one of these shows before?

No, I can't say that I have.

Then perhaps I should warn you

about this first scene.

What first scene?

When the carriage crosses

the swollen river.

Through the forest raced the lovers

in their carriage.

- How do you like the show so far?

- It's pretty good, I guess.

Across the bridge and up the muddy road.

Muddy road?

[COUGHING]

Down the road and through the canyon.

Suddenly the earth rumbled.

It was an avalanche!

Avalanche?

[RUMBLING]

Are you sure you want to see

the rest of the show?

What can happen that is worse?

Suddenly the lovers in their carriage

are attacked by bandits.

As the lovers fled inside the castle,

thunder rolled overhead...

[THUNDER CRASHING]

- ... and it began to rain.

- Oh, no.

The lovers embraced.

True love has conquered.

Hey, there's another performance

this evening.

Remind me not to come.

Each pupil will bring the valentines

that he wants to give...

...and will drop them in this box.

I have a question. Do they have to be

store-bought or can they be homemade?

If you think you can make your own,

by all means, please feel free to do so.

[UNINTELLIGlBLE]

I agree. Sometimes

if you really like someone...

...a homemade valentine is very special.

Boy, here's my chance to get a valentine.

In this big class, somebody is sure

to give me a valentine.

I can't do it, I just can't do it!

I can't fold anything, I can't cut anything,

I don't know how to paste!

- What's the trouble, Sally?

- I'm trying to make Linus a valentine.

You should see the big box of candy

that he bought me.

I've gotta give him something

that's just as good.

Why don't you make him a valentine

with your own hands?

What do you think I've been trying to do?

I can't even draw a good heart.

Here, let me show you.

You get a piece of paper, fold it...

...and cut out a heart like this:

Try again, Sally.

[MUSIC BO X MUSIC PLAYING]

Well, that is something

you can do too, Sally. Let me try.

You take some paper, fold it,

like this:

Then you cut some diamonds, hearts,

moons...

Then when you open it,

you'll have something very nice.

[SNICKERS]

[THUD]

[BOTH CACKLING]

[SIGHS]

Okay. Everybody put your valentines

in the box.

Then we'll have our party

and refreshments.

Did you see my name

on any of those valentines?

No. I haven't been paying any attention.

- What's that briefcase for?

- Well, in case I get a lot of valentines...

...I want to have something

to carry them in.

I can't get my valentine in the box.

Is it all right if I give it personally?

Miss Othmar, is it okay if Linus

presents his valentine personally?

[UNINTELLIGlBLE]

She says it would be delightful.

She said it would be delightful!

This is gonna be better than I expected.

[WHISPERS]

Psst. Linus. I made it especially for you.

Oh, thanks.

What happened?

He forgot to give me my box of candy.

He's bashful. Ooh, I'll get him later

with a big smooch.

I wonder if one briefcase will be enough.

Maybe I should have brought another one.

Okay, okay. If you all sit down,

we'll start passing out the valentines.

SCHROEDER:

One for Lucy and one for Violet.

One for Pigpen, one for Laura,

and one for Phil.

Hey!

SCHROEDER:

Where's old Tom?

One big one for Tom.

Here. One for Monty.

Where's Monty?

One for Sally and one for Frieda.

SCHROEDER:

One for Lee and one for Joanne.

Joanne Lansing. Where is she?

What does it say?

"Sweet baby"?!

[READING SLOWLY]

How do I love thee?

Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth

and breadth and height

My soul can reach,

when feeling out of sight

For the ends of being and ideal grace.

I love thee to the level of every day's

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

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