Dr. Seuss

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A series of cartoon adaptations of Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel's wonderful children's stories.

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23 Episodes

  • Horton Hatches the Egg
    E1
    Horton Hatches the EggHorton the elephant agrees to watch over lazy Maisie bird's egg while she vacations. Much later, after standing (and sitting) guard 100-percent faithfully through rain and snow, Horton and the egg are captured by three hunters and put in a circus. Maisie happens by just as the egg is about to hatch and demands that Horton give it back to her.
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
    E2
    How the Grinch Stole ChristmasA grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Whoville. The Grinch lives in a dank cave above Whoville - each Christmas season he cringes as he hears the Whos prepare their whobeast for their whofeast. He can't stand hearing them bustle around buying presents, planning parties and singing their Who carols. One year he decides to take the matter in his own hands and attempts to steal Christmas from the Whos. It's only then that the Grinch learns a valuable lesson regarding the true meaning of the Christmas season.
  • Horton Hears a Who!
    E3
    Horton Hears a Who!
  • The Cat in the Hat
    E4
    The Cat in the Hat
  • The Lorax
    E5
    The Lorax
  • The Sneetches
    E6
    The SneetchesThe star-bellied Sneetches don't care much for the plain-bellied variety, excluding them from any of their fun. Along comes Sylvester McMonkey McBean, the "fix-it-up chappie", who has an amazing machine that can add and remove stars for anyone with the money to pay for it. Soon, after running out of money, the Sneetches realize that appearance doesn't really define people at all. The first segment from the 'Dr. Seuss on the Loose' special.
  • The Zax
    E7
    The ZaxA North-going Zax and a South-going Zax meet face to face in the Prairie of Prax. Can they ever find a way to continue their travels? Dr. Seuss imagines what can happen when compromise and rationality are eschewed. The middle segment from the 'Dr. Seuss on the Loose' special.
  • Green Eggs and Ham
    E8
    Green Eggs and HamThis short cartoon retells the famous story of Sam's attempt to convince a stubborn acquaintance to try green eggs and ham. The final segment from the 'Dr. Seuss on the Loose' special.
  • The Hoober-Bloob Highway
    E9
    The Hoober-Bloob HighwayMr. Hoober-Bloob lives on a floating island way up beyond the stars, where, assisted by a self-playing instrument, he sends little baby humans down to earth on the Hoober-Bloob Highway, a path of light. Hoober-Bloob babies don't have to be human if they don't choose to be... but when Mr. Hoober-Bloob shows them the alternatives, they all decide to take the ride. And down they come...perfectly prepared to appreciate the treats and trials of their lives ahead. Life on the island isn't always cozy, but being there is always fun.
  • Halloween is Grinch Night
    E10
    Halloween is Grinch NightA strange wind blows into Whoville, making all the inhabitants stay indoors. They know the wind means the Grinch will be in a foul mood and out to do harm. However, young Eukariah decides to confront the Grinch.
  • Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
    E11
    Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
  • The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
    E12
    The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat is all set for a lovely picnic, but the evil Grinch changes his plans by inventing a contraption that captures noise and makes it sound ferocious. The Cat has to save the world from the clutches of the Grinch and the only way to do it is to reach Grinch's soft spot.
  • Butter Battle Book
    E13
    Butter Battle BookDr. Seuss addresses the arms race, and its inevitable conclusion.
  • Daisy-Head Mayzie
    E14
    Daisy-Head Mayzie
  • Phil Hartman Making How the Grinch Stole Christmas
    E15
    Phil Hartman Making How the Grinch Stole ChristmasA making of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, hosted by Phil Hartman, that delves into behind the scenes and historical perspective of the video production.
  • Songs in the Key of Grinch
    E16
    Songs in the Key of Grinch
  • From Whoville to Hollywood
    E17
    From Whoville to Hollywood
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Commentary
    E18
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Commentary
  • Holiday's on the Loose
    E19
    Holiday's on the Loose
  • Ford Commercials
    E20
    Ford Commercials
  • The Sneetches
    E22
    The SneetchesDr. Seuss explores prejudice and discrimination through the eyes, and differently-decorated bellies, of the Sneetches, and offers a ray of hope for togetherness and community, as a shelter against the forces of division and exploitation. The first segment from the 'Dr. Seuss on the Loose' special.
  • The Zax
    E23
    The ZaxDr. Seuss imagines what happens when compromise and rationality are eschewed. The middle segment from the 'Dr. Seuss on the Loose' special.
  • Green Eggs And Ham
    E24
    Green Eggs And HamAh, the wonders we miss out on when we avoid risk and let our fear of the unknown control us. The final segment from the 'Dr. Seuss on the Loose' special.

 

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