Wes Anderson, interviewed by Charlie Rose, on the influence of Peanuts:

I always loved the comic strip, but especially the Christmas special, which that one little 24 minutes or whatever it is, is something that’s had a real affect on me. The mood of that program — the writing is so good, the visuals are unique, and there’s the most beautiful music in it.

Transcript here.

Kevin recommends watching this Vampire Weekend video and comparing it to this Wes Anderson commercial. Separated at birth?

Yes, Wes Anderson’s American Express commercial is a lot of fun, but the pioneer was really the great Jim Henson. His version is a classic.