Summary
- The 1970s was a pivotal decade for Peanuts,as it maintained long-time fans and attacted new followers; with the '70s comprising the mid-point of the iconic series' run, it can be seen as the era when Peanuts both found its form and its groove.
- The comic strip continued to innovate in the '70s, introducing new characters and situations while keeping old gags fresh.
- Peanuts consistently maintained its balance of heart-warming comedy and deadpan humor, offering punchlines that continue to resonate seven decades after the series' debut, and more than twenty after it ended.