How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
TVG
Animated
Children
Holiday
Special
Comedy
Fantasy
Musical
Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about a curmudgeon and merry Whoville, based on the beloved children’s book by Dr. Seuss.
Cast & Crew
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Thursday, December 25
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
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