Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Animation, Family, Musical, Short

Boris Karloff	Narrator/The Grinch (voice)
Thurl Ravenscroft	Singer (voice) (uncredited)
June Foray	Cindy Lou Who (voice) (uncredited)

Director	Chuck Jones; Ben Washam; Kirsty Waay
Producer	Chuck Jones
Writer	Bob Ogle; Dr. Seuss

A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.

To heck with the kids--this is one of the best holiday presents you can give yourself. Adapted from the children's book by Dr. Seuss, this charming story is one to watch every holiday season. It is just edgy enough to help you forget the more cloying aspects of Christmas, yet it is also sweet enough to remind you of the reason for all that holiday cheer. Animation genius Chuck Jones directed this 1966 television production featuring the voice of Boris Karloff as the mean greenie. Bitter and selfish, the Grinch decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, the sweet little folk who live at the bottom of his mountain home. When little Cindy Loo Who returns his hateful act with kindness, she melts the old miser's heart. There are many reasons to watch this: inventive wordplay, Karloff's impressive narration, and a very memorable soundtrack. --Rochelle O'Gorman