Sally Dryer Interview Lucy from It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Sally Dryer Interview Lucy from It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown  
Podcast: The Halloween Podcast
Published On: Tue Oct 27 2026
Description: 60 years ago today, on October 27, 1966, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown first aired on television, beginning a Halloween tradition that generations of families have cherished ever since! Today, we're celebrating that extraordinary anniversary with a very special guest: Sally Dryer, who brought Lucy Van Pelt to life in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Sally joins Meghan and Lyle to share her memories of bringing one of the most iconic characters in television history to life, working on those beloved early Peanuts specials, and becoming part of a Halloween tradition that has endured for six decades. From Lucy's unforgettable Halloween antics to the magic of waiting all year for Charlie Brown to appear on television, this is a celebration of everything that makes It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown such a treasured part of our childhoods. But Sally's story doesn't end in the pumpkin patch! Today, she calls the historic former mining town of Jerome, Arizona, home, where she is involved with the extraordinary Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass gallery. We'll explore the fascinating history of Jerome, its reputation for hauntings, Sally's beautiful kaleidoscope gallery, and her work with the Jerome Humane Society. Along the way, we'll discover what it's like to have helped create something that continues to bring joy to children and adults 60 years later. Whether you grew up marking the television broadcast in your TV Guide, wore out your childhood VHS tape, or are now sharing the Great Pumpkin with your own children, this is one Halloween conversation you won't want to miss! 4 DAYS UNTIL HALLOWEEN! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Keep it family friendly and your message may be used on the show! Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.