The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat

TV Short
1982
Not Rated
25m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

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Mason Adams and Bob Holt in The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982)

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Musical Short

The Grinch leaves home in a foul mood, looking for trouble. He runs into the Cat in the Hat and decides to make the cat's life unbearable.The Grinch leaves home in a foul mood, looking for trouble. He runs into the Cat in the Hat and decides to make the cat's life unbearable.The Grinch leaves home in a foul mood, looking for trouble. He runs into the Cat in the Hat and decides to make the cat's life unbearable.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

921

YOUR RATING

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Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins total

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Mason Adams

The Cat in the Hat
(voice)
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Bob Holt

The Grinch
(voice)
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Frank Welker

Max
(voice)
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Joe Eich

Chef
(voice)

Storyline

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Trivia
Hans Conried was going to reprise his role as the Grinch from It's Grinch Night (1977), but died shortly before he was due to record his lines. As a result, Bob Holt was chosen to voice the Grinch.

Goofs
When the Cat says, "I'd find out what's wrong with that Grinchy grouch," his lip movements are off.

Quotes
The Grinch: [cheerfully to his own reflection in the mirror] And a very good morning to you, Mr. Grinch.
The Grinch's Reflection: [infuriated] Oh, it is, is it?
The Grinch: Well, it seems so... sort of.
The Grinch's Reflection: I see nothing to whistle about. You must be out of your head, no doubt. I think the time has come for thee to repeat the Grinch's oath with me.
The Grinch, The Grinch's Reflection: [in unison] A Grinch is unhelpful, unfriendly, unkind.
The Grinch's Reflection: With ungracious thoughts...
The Grinch: ...in an unhealthy mind.
The Grinch's Reflection: A Grinch is uncheerful, uncouth and unclean. Now say this together!
The Grinch, The Grinch's Reflection: I'm frightfully mean! My eyes are both shifty. My fingers are thrifty.
The Grinch: My mouth will not smile.
The Grinch's Reflection: Not half of an inch.
The Grinch: I'm a Grinch.
The Grinch's Reflection: I... am a Grinch.
The Grinch: I'm a Grinch!
The Grinch's Reflection: That's my boy. Now go out and prove it!

Connections
Featured in Dr. Seuss Playhouse Video (1989)

Soundtracks
A Beelzeberry Day
Performed by Mason Adams

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A clever partnership of two classic Dr Seuss characters

I love the writing and stories of Dr Seuss, they are funny, witty, colourful and charming with great characters and amusing plots. The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are Dr Seuss at his best. The cartoon versions are timeless classics, and when it comes to the live-action versions Grinch is inferior but not as bad as it is made out to be in my opinion but Cat in the Hat is an abomination and the anti-thesis of the story it is based upon.

So what is this special? Well it is classic Dr Seuss, with not one but two classic Dr Who characters, The Grinch and Cat in the Hat. These two are great and iconic on their own, just imagine them together, for me it was a wonderful treat and so much fun. The story of The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat is simple, but has all the charm and fun of Dr Seuss's work. The dialogue is also very funny and witty.

The animation also impresses, it is very colourful and vibrant and sticks true to the style of the illustrations, while the music is equally energetic and playful. The pace is spot on, brisk and with seldom a dull moment, and both characters are wonderful to watch and exude an entertaining chemistry. The voice work is faultless, of course there will be inevitable comparisons with the original voice actors, but these voice actors are just as worthy and do a terrific job.

In conclusion, clever and entertaining special. 10/10 Bethany Cox