Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

December 18, 1966

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (also known as Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) is a 1966 television special directed and co-produced by Chuck Jones. It is based on the 1957 children's book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, the story of the Grinch trying to take away Christmas from the townsfolk of Whoville below his mountain hideaway. Originally telecast in the United States on CBS on December 18, 1966, it went on to become a perennial holiday special. The special also features the voice of Boris Karloff as the Grinch and the narrator.

Storyline

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

Sound Effects Used

• DePatie-Freleng Blowing Sound
• Hollywoodedge, Quick Whistle Zip By CRT057502
• MGM HIT, CARTOON - HOLLOW METALLIC HEAD KONK
• Sound Ideas, AIRPLANE, JET - FAST PASS BY, LONG/SHORT
• Sound Ideas, CARTOON, SQUEAK - SEVERAL RUBBER SQUEAKS, STRETCH
• Sound Ideas, THUMP, CARTOON - TUBE THUNK 01
• Sound Ideas, Wet Mouth Hit 02 - Quick, wet mouth suction noise
• Sound Ideas, ZIP, CARTOON - KEEN ZIP OUT
• Sound Ideas, ZIP, CARTOON - QUICK FIDDLE ZIP UP
• Sound Ideas, ZIP, CARTOON - QUICK FIDDLE ZIP UP, HIGH
• Sound Ideas, ZIP, CARTOON - QUICK WHISTLE ZIP OUT
• Tanner Roar (Heard once in the logo.)

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