How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) (TV)

Directors:

Chuck Jones
Ben Washam (co-director)

Writers:

Dr. Seuss (book)
Irv Spector (additional story) ...

Release Date:

18 December 1966 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Christmas | The Grinch | Hermit | Dog | Santa Claus

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 21	8:00 PM	TBS
Sun. Nov. 22	8:00 PM	TBS
Mon. Nov. 30	8:00 PM	ABC

Cast

Boris Karloff

...

Narrator / The Grinch (voice)

Also Known As:

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (USA) (complete title)

Runtime:

26 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Canada:G (Manitoba/Quebec) | USA:TV-G | UK:U | Germany:o.Al. | USA:Unrated

Company:

The Cat in the Hat Productions

Trivia:

The Grinch's green color was decided by director Chuck Jones' experiences renting cars in the Washington-Baltimore area which he claimed always turned out to be the exact shade.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the Grinch is cutting Max's antler, the cut lines appear on the prongs before he actually starts to cut.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Narrator: Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville - did not. The Grinch hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season. Now, please don't ask why; no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. Or it could be that his head wasn't screwed on just right. But I think that the most likely reason of all may have been that his heart was two sizes too small.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "That '70s Show: Misty Mountain Hop (#5.12)" (2003)

A Christmas classic

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is the ultimate Christmas tale of greed, bitterness, but the ultimate moral of good and kindness of people. Dr. Suess wrote this fine tale that is read and watched on TV each year during the Christmas season. I think the reason why people love this cartoon so much besides good memories is that fact that we all need a good smile during the holiday season, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas is guaranteed to do that. The story is just so heart warming and also it's very cute and funny. The story has a memorable narration by Boris Karloff, also who sung the nasty grinch song. The story is so much fun to watch how one grinch could take Christmas so bitterly.

Each year down in Whoville, the who's are just getting ready for Christmas, it's always a joy each year to do so. They get presents, make a mighty delicious feast, and sing and dance with each other. But not everyone is so happy, there is a grinch that lives above them and doesn't want to celebrate Christmas one year. Maybe because his heart was just too small that he couldn't have a passion like the who's. But he's gonna steal Christmas along with his puppy, Max. But when he realizes that maybe Christmas might just mean a little bit more, he may have a change of heart.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a must see film for the Christmas season. It's always a joy to watch each year and brings back happy memories of watching it with my family. The Grinch and Max are two of the most memorable characters since Santa Clause, this is such a touching story of how Christmas could be a little bit more than just gifts and dinner, but what it truly is; being with your family and friends and making sure that you are grateful for everything you have. I love this film and I'm sure you will too, I would say rent it, but you'll see it on TNT this Christmas.

10/10