How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
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Animated
Children
Holiday
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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.
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The first, and forever the best, adaptation of the Dr. Seuss fable is Chuck Jones’ 1966 animated classic, with Boris Karloff providing narration and the gravelly voice of the green Grinch who looks down upon Whoville with contempt as they prepare for Christmas. His elaborate breaking-and-entering caper, accompanied by faithful dog Max and momentarily interrupted by little Cindy Lou Who, results in a heart-swelling climax. You’re a swell one, Mr. Grinch. It starts at 8/7c, followed by Frosty the Snowman (8:30/7:30c), which moves to NBC for the first time after airing annually on CBS since its 1969 premiere.
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