Case File 026: The Grinch (How The Grinch Stole Christmas)

On this episode, we're investigating two very different interpretations of Dr. Seuss' ultimate holiday meanie - The Grinch. Join us as we compare and contrast the classic 1966 TV special How The Grinch Stole Christmas with the 2000 live-action feature film adaptation. Topics include: Seuss' original inspiration for the character, his reluctance to sign off on screen adaptations, why the Grinch is green, how two different directors stretched this short children's tale to the required length, the different approaches to Cindy Lou Who, how the beloved dog Max came to be under the Grinch's care, Jim Carrey's hellish experience with his costume and his extreme coping mechanisms, the 2018 Illumination version, what makes us Grinchy, and more!