This all-time classic now has Horton Hears a Who! on the same video for a great double bill.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
To heck with the kids--this is one of the best holiday presents you can give yourself. Adapted from the children's book by Dr. Seuss, this charming story is one to watch every holiday season. It is just edgy enough to help you forget the more cloying aspects of Christmas, yet it is also sweet enough to remind you of the reason for all that holiday cheer. Animation genius Chuck Jones directed this 1966 television production featuring the voice of Boris Karloff as the mean greenie. Bitter and selfish, the Grinch decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, the sweet little folk who live at the bottom of his mountain home. When little Cindy Loo Who returns his hateful act with kindness, she melts the old miser's heart. There are many reasons to watch this: inventive wordplay, Karloff's impressive narration, and a very memorable soundtrack. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Why is the Grinch Yellow???

I must agree with the reviewer who was complaining about the color of the Grinch. The Grinch in THIS version is indeed YELLOW, not green. On the cover of the DVD case, the Grinch is Green. On the disc itself, the Grinch is Green. In the actual show, however, the Grinch is definitely YELLOW. Obviously a bad transfer to DVD. I've put this DVD on several DVD players and it is always YELLOW, so it's this version of the Show, not the DVD players. This version of the show should have been recalled. I've heard that the 40-year anniversary edition has the original Green color restored.

One of the 20th century's greatest works of art

Seuss and Jones, two masters of their crafts, combine here to create one of my favorite works of art, period.
The morals ring truer than ever, the voices are incredible (Karloff is legendary, Carrey's version is nowhere near this), and the artwork is perfection.
This may be the single finest cartoon ever made, all of Bugs B included. It is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, and has as much to offer adults as kids, maybe more in our incredibly selfish world. Seuss's take on pathetic Xmas commericalization gets truer every year. Watching this on tv surrounded by ads is one of the great modern ironic experiences.
Much better to just get this dvd. Paired with Horton, one of Seuss's other completely genius works, there's more enlightenment for your kid here in less than an hour than s/he'll get in a year of normal entertainment (or should I say marketing? Kids's stuff now is all one big ad, if it was ever otherwise). What Christmas cartoon would Jesus watch? The Grinch, no question. Might be tough to work the remote, though.
Grinch and Horton make so many deep comments on our culture and our species while looking gorgeously unique. Plus, they're as fun as they can be.
That's as good as art gets.

Best memories

If you want to preserve all those wonderful childhood memories, The Grinch is a must-have. The adults will watch this over and over, and the children (and grandchildren) will also come to appreciate it. From the Grinch down to the residents of Whoville, it portrays the spirit of love and sharing, and the true spirit of the Christmas Season. Get it and share it!