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Genre
Based onPeanuts
by Charles M. Schulz
Written byBetsy Walters
Directed byRaymond S. Persi
Voices of
  • Arianna McDonald
  • Lexi Perri
  • Etienne Kellici
ComposerJeff Morrow
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerJames Brown
Running time38 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+
Release
  • August 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
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Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, known simply as One-of-a-Kind Marcie, is a 2023 Peanuts animated TV special directed by Raymond S. Persi, written by Betsy Walters, and starring Arianna McDonald, Lexi Perri, and Etienne Kellici. It is the first Peanuts special to center around the character Marcie. The special follows Marcie being unexpectedly elected class president, and her struggle with being thrust into the spotlight and coping with the expectations of her new position. It was released on Apple TV+ on August 18, 2023. The special received unanimously positive critical reception, and won the Award for Best Animated Special Production at the 51st Annie Awards.

Plot

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Marcie helps Peppermint Patty practice for the upcoming school golf tournament, acting as her caddie, as five younger kids spectate. This practice includes getting a ball out of a bunker by "carrying the sand". Later, at school, Peppermint Patty admires the school's championship cup, prematurely celebrating her own victory, while Marcie comments on the lack of mention of the caddies in the accolades. Franklin then reminds the students to vote in the upcoming student council election, as his term as class president is nearly done. As other students announce their candidacies, Peppermint Patty remarks that Marcie would make a good student council president due to her helpful nature. Marcie finds the prospect unappealing due to the busy, public-facing, and fast-paced nature of the job.

As the day continues, Marcie encounters various problems around the school. Mulling over these problems in her room after school, Marcie resolves to solve the problems herself. However, when she attempts to implement her solutions as the problems arise again the next day, her shyness and fear of public speaking prevents her. She later seeks out Lucy's advice at her psychiatric booth on how to be more assertive. Lucy's advice is unhelpful, and Marcie eventually rushes off to Peppermint Patty's qualifying golf game.

With Marcie's help, Peppermint Patty wins, and they advance to the championship. As Franklin congratulates Peppermint Patty, he also highlights Marcie as her caddie; when asked to make a public statement on the game, Marcie is overcome with anxiety, deferring to Peppermint Patty, before running away. She then encounters Charlie Brown, and the two have a conversation about Marcie's inability to assert herself or take charge. She eventually resolves to approach problems in her own way: implementing solutions ahead of time, so as to avoid doing so in the public eye. As the results of the student council election that day are tallied up, Marcie is elected class president through write-in votes due to her improvements to the school. Dreading the nature of the job, Marcie runs away in panic, deciding to stay in her room to avoid the job.

As the championship game begins, Peppermint Patty conscripts Charlie Brown to be her caddie in Marcie's absence, but he does a terrible job. Seeing that Peppermint Patty will lose if this continues, Carlin—one of the younger kids spectating their practice earlier—runs to Marcie's house to get her. Marcie resists, as showing up will mean giving a speech. Carlin helps her see that she doesn't need to be a leader if she doesn't want to, and can still help in less obvious ways. Marcie then arrives at the game, and it turns in Peppermint Patty's favor. At the last possible stroke, Peppermint Patty wins by "carrying the sand" once again.

After the game, when asked to give her first speech as class president, Marcie asks for time to prepare what to say. In her speech, she resigns as class president, acknowledging that she is better suited to working in the background. In the following student council election, Pig-Pen is elected class president, with Marcie continuing to help from the sidelines.

Voice cast

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Section references:[1][2]

Production

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One-of-a-Kind Marcie was announced on May 18, 2023 for Apple TV+, alongside other Peanuts content.[3] Billed as the first special focusing on Marcie,[4] the special was directed by Raymond S. Persi, written by Betsy Walters, and executive produced by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano, Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts, and Logan McPherson, with cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman serving as the special's "introvert consultant".[5][6][7] In July, an exclusive preview clip was shown at San Diego Comic-Con.[8] The trailer was released on August 2.[4][5][6] On August 14, another clip was released onto Apple TV's YouTube channel.[7] On August 17, yet another clip was released on YouTube via Screen Rant.[9] The special was released on August 18, 2023.[10]

Reception

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Critical response

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One-of-a-Kind Marcie received unanimously positive reviews. Common Sense Media's Diondra K. Brown rated the special 4/5 stars, praising its positive messaging and describing it as "a great watch for viewers of all ages."[11] Paste's Gillian Bennett scored the special 8.5/10, commending it for how much it added to Marcie's character in its short run time, describing it as "a pleasant surprise when forty minutes had passed feeling like fifteen."[12] CBR's Sam Stone praised the art and animation style, which he called "gorgeous and vibrant" and "warm and inviting".[13] MovieWeb's Caroline Miller rated the special 4.5/5, recommending it to viewers who "tune into Peanuts for the feel-good energy rather than the sadder or meaner stuff".[14]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s).
2023 Annie Awards Best Animated Special Production Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie Won
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References

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  1. ^ "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (2023)". Behind The Voice Actors. Inyxception Enterprises. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie". The A.V. Club. G/O Media. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (May 18, 2023). "Apple TV+ Welcomes New Peanuts Specials & Series Amid Colorful Kids & Family Slate". Animation Magazine. ISSN 1041-617X. OCLC 46842821. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Hinds, Julie (August 2, 2023). "New Peanuts special, 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,' highlights Patty's sidekick". Detroit Free Press. Tegna Inc. ISSN 1055-2758. OCLC 137343179. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Apple TV+ Drops 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' Trailer". Animation World Network. August 2, 2023. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Dubey, Nivedita (August 2, 2023). "Peanuts Unveils Trailer for Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie". CBR. Archived from the original on August 17, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sarto, Debbie Diamond (August 15, 2023). "Apple TV+ Drops 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' Clip". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Jacobs, Meredith (July 22, 2023). "'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' Sneak Peek: Downsides of Being President (VIDEO)". TV Insider. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Tyrrell, Caitlin (August 17, 2023). "Lucy Offers Peanuts-Worthy Advice In Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie Clip". Screen Rant. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Holbrook, Damian (August 30, 2023). "'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' EP Craig Schulz & Director Raymond S. Persi on Joyful New Peanuts Special (VIDEO)". TV Insider. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  11. ^ Brown, Diondra K. (2023). "Parents' Guide to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  12. ^ Bennett, Gillian (August 14, 2023). "An Underrated Icon Shines in Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie". Paste. ISSN 1540-3106. OCLC 49937508. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Stone, Sam (August 14, 2023). "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie Delivers a Poignant Special for the Peanuts Sidekick". CBR. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Miller, Caroline (August 17, 2023). "Snoopy Presents One-of-a-Kind Marcie Review: A Heartwarming Look Into the Quiet Peanuts Character". MovieWeb. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Lewis, Hilary (February 17, 2024). "Annie Awards: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Leads With 7 Wins, Including Best Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0018-3660. OCLC 44653726. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.

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Category:2023 television films Category:Apple TV+ children's programming Category:Golf animation Category:Peanuts television specials

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