Dr. Seuss: The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat (1957)

Delightful animation and writing -- as would be expected from vintage 1950s Seussian sources. The Grinch tries to steal all the joy of a beautiful day but the Cat in the Hat appeals to his good side. (You have to see it to learn the details.) Since this service does not currently stock this disc, I saw the show on videotape without the Hoober-Bloob episode. Later I acquired the disc, also from the public library, and similarly enjoyed the half-hour Hoober-Bloob tale. (It's a whimsical rococo prenatal preview of a child's life on Earth.) I give Grinch 3.5 stars and Hoober-Bloob 2.5 stars for an overall 3 stars. (12/30/07 updated 7/10/08)