A documentary that reveals the origins of Dr. Seuss as well as his Grinch creation going from children's book to TV special.
Social & External
The people behind it
Bill Dreyer
Himself
Audrey Geisel
Herself
Marian Jones
Peter Jones
Paul Dini
Lark Dimond-Cates
Brandon Gatson
Narrator
Ashley Ausburn
Joshua Curls
Kaela Elmido
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