The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
Studio: DePatie Freleng Release Date : May 20, 1982 Series: Television Special
Cumulative rating: No Ratings Posted

Associated Studio(s)

Marvel Productions

Synopsis

The mischievous Grinch decides to wreak havoc on the world, but the ever-so-delightful Cat in the Hat stands in his way. With a little caring and compassion, can the Cat save the world from an unfriendly future and help the Grinch turn over a new leaf?

Characters

The Cat in the Hat
(Voice: Mason Adams)
The Grinch
(Voice: Bob Holt)
Max the Reindeer Dog


Awards

Won the 1982 Emmy Award: Outstanding Animated Program
Won the 1982 Emmy Award: Outstanding Individual Achievement In Animation?

Broadcasters

ABC
Cartoon Network
Disney Channel, The
TNT

Distributor(s)

Debmar Studios

Milestones

  • This was the last work produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.

Trivia

  • Hans Conried was supposed to voice the Grinch in this special, but he died before he could record his lines.
  • When DePatie-Freleng was sold to Marvel Comics midway through production, the new Marvel Productions finished the special.
  • One of the final productions released with animation by DePatie-Freleng lifer Don Williams, who tragically passed away in 1980.

VHS

United States

The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat

DVD

United States

Dr Seuss's Holiday on the Loose
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Ultimate Edition

BluRay Disc

United States

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Ultimate Edition

4K Ultra HD

United States

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Technical Specifications

Animation Type: Standard (Hand-drawn-Cel) Animation
Aspect Ratio: 4 : 3 (Television)
Color Type: Color
Original Country: United States
Original Language: English

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