Sean Mendelson Shares the Legacy of “Peanuts” and a Message of Global Harmony on “Good News Broadcast” with Reverend Paul Sladkus

(New York, NY – November 2025) — The spirit of timeless storytelling and global unity came together when Sean Mendelson, musician, voice actor, and son of the legendary Peanuts producer Lee Mendelson, appeared on “Good News Broadcast” with Reverend Paul Sladkus, founder of Good News Corporation and creator of International Peace Day in Times Square. The inspiring conversation celebrated 75 years of Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts”, a comic strip that has shaped generations with its humor, heart, and emotional intelligence — and explored how art, music, and media can inspire positive change in the world today.

During the segment, Sean reflected on the enduring power of Peanuts, a cultural touchstone produced by his father, Lee Mendelson, who brought the beloved characters to television alongside composer Vince Guaraldi, whose jazz compositions defined the sound of childhood for millions. Sean, who as a child voiced several Peanuts characters in the original series, continues to carry the torch alongside his brother Jason Mendelson, overseeing Lee Mendelson Film Productions and reissuing rare soundtracks that preserve the franchise’s emotional and historical legacy.

Reverend Paul Sladkus — a pioneer of uplifting media — founded Good News Corporation and has dedicated over 25 years to promoting kindness, peace, and environmental responsibility through his annual International Peace Day Celebration in Times Square every September 21. This world-recognized event gathers artists, humanitarians, and activists to advocate for unity, love, and global understanding.

In a fitting extension of that mission, after the interview Reverend Sladkus and Sean Mendelson discussed their upcoming participation in Earth Day Times Square on April 22, an event dedicated to raising awareness about climate change, sustainability, and the importance of protecting the planet. Sean and Jason Mendelson have been invited to join the festivities, representing the Peanuts legacy — which has long championed empathy, environmental appreciation, and the simple beauty of human connection.

As the Peanuts franchise celebrates its 75th anniversary, the Mendelson family continues to share its enduring message: that laughter, love, and compassion can make the world a better place. Through programs like Good News Broadcast, International Peace Day, and Earth Day Times Square, both Sean Mendelson and Reverend Paul Sladkus carry forward the legacy of storytelling and service that uplifts humanity.

About Good News Corporation:

Founded by Reverend Paul Sladkus, Good News Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting positive stories that inspire global unity and environmental consciousness. For over two decades, it has produced International Peace Day Times Square, celebrating harmony and collaboration through art, music, and dialogue.

About Sean Mendelson:

Sean Mendelson is a musician, voice actor, and producer continuing the legacy of his father, Peanuts executive producer Lee Mendelson. Through Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Sean and his brother Jason work to preserve and expand the musical and cultural heritage of Peanuts — one of the most cherished and emotionally resonant creations in American history.

Watch Sean Mendelson on the Good News Broadcast here:

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We invite you to view Unity Foundation’s programs to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations.

Unity Foundation has produced a series of video presentations and a on-line exhibit to Celebrate The United Nations 75th Anniversary.

1.) UN 75th Anniversary featured on the foundation’s Positive Spin television program. The show is scheduled to air nationally in the United States on Saturday, June 27th, at 4 PM (Eastern) 1 PM (Pacific Time) on DISH Network (Channel 9415) and DirecTV (Channel 348) The show will also air on cable stations throughout the United States. In addition, the program will stream live from the Free Speech TV website www.freespeech.org and is available on Sling TV, Apple TV and Roku. (to view the program on the Free Speech TV website please check the time zone box to make sure you are viewing in your time zone.)

Please see the link below for the Positive Spin television program.

2.) A promotional video for the foundation’s UN 75th Anniversary You Tube Documentary. The program will launch on October 24th, United Nations Day. The promotional video appears on the foundation’s website – www.unityfoundation.org – www.unityfoundation.world

3.) A special exhibit on the founding of the United Nations in 1945, features 65 official archival photographs from the UN.
The exhibit can be viewed on the Museum of The City of San Francisco website – www.sfmuseum.org
(Click on the Select A Major On-Line Exhibit box, and then on the United Nations. This will take you to the exhibit page.)
Under the title Text and Slide Shows, the exhibit begins with “Arriving at the United Nations Conference in 1945.

Positive Spin link

https://youtu.be/vgyrEUKYjqw

In Peace & Unity

Bill McCarthy
Founder and President
Unity Foundation

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John Legend performs at the 75^thAnniversary of the Apollo in Harlem, New York.  Good News celebrates the occasion.  ….Did you know that John Legend’s last name is not Legend?  He told GoodNews at a Hamptons Magazine Cover Partyfor him,   that his buddies used to call him Legend because he sang like an old man to them – hence he was a Legend! We guess the name hasn’t hurt him!

the Apollo probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other entertainment venue in the world. For blacks it was the most important cultural institution–not just the greatest black theatre, but a special place to come of age emotionally, professionally, socially, and politically. Ted Fox, “Showtime at the Apollo”

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John Legend has sold more than five million albums worldwide, garnered multiple hit singles: “Ordinary People,” “Used to Love U,” “So High,” “Save Room,” “Heaven,” “Another Again” and received countless awards, including five Grammy’s. Music’s leading producers clamor to work with him. Fashion aficionados can’t get enough of his incomparable style and the humanitarian community has rallied around his fight to end poverty. Critics have called him a genius, one of the most compelling and important singer/songwriters of this generation, an elegant ambassador of soul. A favorite of Apollo audiences, Legend was the first artist to appear on the Apollo’s Heineken New Legends Series. “We are thrilled to welcome John back to the Apollo. He is truly part of our incredible legacy, and his concert is sure to be a highlight of our 75th Anniversary season,” said Jonelle Procope, President & CEO of the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. With all of the acclaim, it would be easy for John Legend to rest on his laurels, but he continues to push himself, always striving to break new musical ground.

About the Apollo Theater:

Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has played a major role in the emergence of innovative musical genres including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul and hip-hop. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis, Jr., James Brown, Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and countless others began their road to stardom on the Apollo’s stage. Based on its cultural significance and architecture, the Apollo Theater received state and city landmark designation in 1983 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Apollo Theater Foundation was established as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation in 1991 and is dedicated to the preservation and development of the Apollo Theater. The historic venue hosts major concerts and special events and continues its tradition of discovering future stars with its weekly installment of Apollo Amateur Night every Wednesday night. Harlem is Manhattan’s third most popular tourist destination and the Apollo remains Harlem’s top attraction, drawing 1.3 million visitors annually.

The world famous Apollo Theater, “where stars are born and legends are made” is located in the heart of Harlem at 253 West 125 Street, between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (7th Ave.) and Frederick Douglass Blvd (8th Ave.). For further information about the Apollo Theater, visit the website at www.apollotheater.org

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