Sally Brown

Charlie Brown's sister and a girl who hates school

A character from Charles M. Schulz's comic strip 'Peanuts'. The younger sister of protagonist Charlie Brown, she is a girl who hates school and is bad at studying. She sometimes has a crush on Linus.

Quotes

  • "I hate school!"
  • "Do I have to go to kindergarten again?"
  • "Linus, will you go out with me?"
  • "I can't grow flowers well..."
  • "Big brother, help me!"

Trivia

  • The episode where Sally wore an eyepatch for amblyopia was also featured in a free comic by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
  • Charlie Brown's sister character had her name mentioned in a phone scene in 1959, taking 3 months until her official debut.
  • Many child actors were cast as voice actresses, including famous singers like Fergie.
  • Her kindergarten era was depicted only for a limited 3 weeks, after which she became established as a school-hating character.
  • Sally in the Peanuts mural is located on Rubensstraße in Aachen, Germany.

Alternate names

Sally Brown Sally Charlie's sister

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
May 26
Birth year
1959

Appearance

Overall appearance
A girl who appears to be from toddler age to early elementary school. She has a round face, big eyes, and short hair.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Childlike round face
  • Bright blonde hair
  • Sometimes wears an eyepatch (during amblyopia treatment)
Iconic items
  • Ribbon
  • Eyepatch (during amblyopia treatment)
  • School bag resembling a randoseru

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hates studying
Detailed personality
Bad at and hates school and studying, but has a bright and innocent personality. Opens her heart honestly to her brother Charlie Brown. Adorable but sometimes has a foul mouth. Sometimes has a crush on Linus and shows a slightly timid side.
Keywords
  • Hates studying
  • Curious
  • Free-spirited
  • A bit selfish
  • Cares for her brother
  • Adorable
  • Timid
Talents
  • Highly sensitive
  • Good at creative activities like painting
Skills
  • Conversations laced with humor
  • Ability to sense nuances in interpersonal relationships
Motivation
To overcome anxiety and dislike of school, and build good relationships with her brother and friends.
Habits
No particular catchphrase, but many statements complaining about hating school.

History

Backstory
Sally Brown was first revealed by name as Charlie Brown's new sister on May 26, 1959, and officially debuted in the comic strip on August 23 of the same year. She grew quickly from infancy, with scenes of walking and attending kindergarten depicted in the early 1960s. During kindergarten, she was diagnosed with amblyopia and wore an eyepatch; after treatment, there is a scene where she gives the eyepatch to Snoopy. She hates studying and has anxiety about school, but her growth alongside her brother and friends is depicted.
Debut date
August 23, 1959
Work title
Peanuts
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Comic strip debut

Birth announcement

Significant event
Birth announcement
Description
On May 26, 1959, Charlie Brown learns of his new sister's birth.

Attending kindergarten

Significant event
Attending kindergarten
Description
In the summer of 1962, attended kindergarten for a limited 3 weeks, after which her school-hating trait was established.

Amblyopia treatment

Significant event
Amblyopia treatment
Description
In 1965, diagnosed with amblyopia and wore an eyepatch, leading to episodes involving Snoopy.

Anxiety about school

Significant event
Anxiety about school
Description
In 1974, a comic depicted her voicing anxiety about school, delving deeper into her feelings.

Relationships

Charlie Brown

Sibling

Older brother. A reliable figure for Sally, but they fight often.

Cyrus Brown

Grandparent

Grandfather

Snoopy

Pet

Dog pet. Playmate and friend.

Linus van Pelt

Best friend

Has had a crush on Linus since childhood but cannot express it straightforwardly.

Peanuts kids

Peanuts kids: unknown

Media appearances

Peanuts

Manga / Supporting

Debut in 1959

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Anime / Supporting

1965 CBS special

The Peanuts Movie

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2015

Voice cast and creators

Cathy Steinberg

Voice actor
Cathy Steinberg
Language
English
Version or series
1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas
Notes
First voice actress

Hilary Momberger

Voice actor
Hilary Momberger
Language
English
Version or series
1969–1973 TV series

Fergie (Stacy Ferguson)

Voice actor
Fergie (Stacy Ferguson)
Language
English
Version or series
1984–1986 animated works
Notes
Also known as Fergie from Black Eyed Peas

加藤みどり

Voice actor
加藤みどり
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1972, 1978 TV anime

小林星蘭

Voice actor
小林星蘭
Language
Japanese
Version or series
The Peanuts Movie (Japanese dub)

太田梨香子

Voice actor
太田梨香子
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Snoopy's Deep Space, Snoopy's Showtime

Charles M. Schulz

Creator name
Charles M. Schulz
Role
Original author

Charles M. Schulz

Creator name
Charles M. Schulz
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Sally Brown Figure

Item name
Sally Brown Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Sally Brown Plush

Item name
Sally Brown Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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