Title: After I watched it, however, I was enlightened by the mind-numbing amount of information about the "Good Doctor", from his early years to the present. A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), and gets told the real facts by several of his characters, with large snippets of his stories and songs... 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. (as Kevin Stea), Mayzie / Legendary TV news anchor Walter Cronkite takes ecstatic Disneyland tourist Robin through the process of Disney's hand drawn animation and makes Robin's wish of visiting the animated world of Peter Pan (1953) come true. With Kathy Najimy, Matt Frewer, Christopher Lloyd, Graham Jarvis. Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas. A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), and gets told the real facts by several of his characters, with large snippets of his stories and songs interspersed. Metacritic Reviews. In Search of Dr. Seuss (TV Movie 1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. We learn about his marriages,his opinions of war, what inspired him, where the name Seus came from and ultimately his death. After fifteen years or so, I've finally seen the entire film on DVD. View production, box office, & company info. Raised by coyotes to brave the great frontier, Pecos rides his wild mustang Widow-Maker and invents ... See full summary », The Tsar of Russia proclaims that whoever builds a flying ship will marry his daughter, the princess. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Filming & Production (archive footage) (uncredited), Grandfather Yook I'd never caught this on TNT when it was on. | A boy (Jake T. Austin) begins a grand journey to return Babe Ruth's baseball bat before the deciding game of the 1932 World Series comes to a close. (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited), The Grinch Company Credits This is a really great movie an I highly recommend it. Mouse / When i first saw it about 8 years ago I watched it so much that every member of my family knew every word, and every song, even though they had never seen it themselves. Egg / (archive footage) (uncredited), Self I give it 2 thumbs up! Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Turtle Choir Member This FAQ is empty. | Now the reporter is on for the ride of a lifetime learning about Dr. Seuss, reading some of his stories & singing some songs. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Sneetches Sylvester McMonkey McBean / An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world. No movie even compares to how much fun this movie is. I was also familiar with several other cast members. See who else started out in horror films. Special Appearances by Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Howie Mandel (Later to be known as the Host of Deal or No Deal) & David Payner. Fat Hunter / If I had seen the entire film as a kid, it probably would have been more entertaining, but it was still interesting. It was made in that time not too long ago when seeing someone's life story being played out on TV was interesting, not repetitive. User Ratings Maybe we need a little more Suess now days... Often silly and kiddish, but an informative film on the life of an extremely influential author. Santa Clarita Studios - 25135 Anza Drive, Santa Clarita, California, USA. The movie is well written (though the background design are rather cheesy and the film looks like it's colored in "Technicolor"), performed and directed. Hitler Lives Narrator / Opus the Penguin struggles to achieve his seemingly impossible dream to be able to fly. | With a great ending.. (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited), Self - with Hitler in Nuremberg When i first saw it about 8 years ago I watched it so much that every member of my family knew every word, and every song, even though they had never seen it themselves. A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat. This is probably the best TV movie ever. (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited), Sneetches | I believe this movie was made before the recent glut of biography shows and movies went into full swing. Whether you're a bookworm, Dr. Seuss fan, a college student doing a research on Dr. Seuss, or just plain couch potato, this movie's one you cannot miss! FAQ Awards (archive footage) (uncredited), Lorax / The Lorax is such a powerful sad story, makes you want to keep your environment safeGrinch teaches to be nice to everyone, don't judge looks, never leave anyone outThe Sneeches teaches not to be competitive and be happy with what you have, and if someone's got more than you it doesn't matterHow did it get so late so soon? But, when a wacky,country fool and his five strange, superhuman friends arrive at the ... See full summary ». I remember so many Dr. Seuss stories from my childhood, both books and animated cartoons, but don't recall seeing much of this biography film. A reporter (Kathy Najimby, Sister Act) wants to find out more about Dr. Seuss so she goes to his house who finds a strange man who turns out the be the Cat in the Hat (Matt Frewer, Honey I shrunk the kids). The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin. On impulse, when I was at Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure, I picked up a copy of the DVD. Williams' Actress Daughter Hits Back At Nepotism Claims, Last Minute Video Considerations - Family Edition, [DVD Review] Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, Disqualified IMDb All-Time Top 250 Movies, When I Hear "Who," I Immediately Think Of, The Most Special of the TV Christmas Specials, Best Production Based on Works by Dr. Seuss. movie..You're missing out if you haven't seen it..:). Was this review helpful to you? | Chief Yookeroo By the time that happened, I knew the lead character was played by Kathy Najimy, and knew her as the voice of Peggy Hill in "King of the Hill", and the role of Beverly "Bev" Pear in "Rat Race". I would recommend it for kids aged 6 and up. Audience Members / In Search of Dr. Seuss (as Kristle Edwards), Turtle Choir Member / This is a great biography movie. Green Eggs and Ham Player, Turtle Choir Member From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In Search of Dr. Seuss is a 1994 American television film chronicling the adventures of a news reporter, Kathy Lane, (Kathy Najimy), who enters the world of Dr. Seuss by opening a magical book. Short Hunter / (TV Movie 1994). Looking for some great streaming picks? This movie is one of the most unusual, but one of the best, biopics I've ever seen. (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited), assistant hair stylist (as Laura Deluisa), assistant hair stylist (as Michael P. Reitz), post-production supervisor (as Rüdiger Poe) / production manager (as Rüdiger Poe), art department graphic artist (as Christian M. Addis), assistant to production designer (as Lisa Alkofar), construction coordinator (as Joe Delmonte), construction assistant (as Mary E. Ernst), art department coordinator (as Gina Lyn Gardner), compositor: Sight Effects (as Rob Hodgeson), model maker: Donald Pennington, Inc. (uncredited), second assistant camera: "b" camera (as Salvador B. Camacho), camera department assistant (as Joe Torrez), costume craftsperson (as Jennifer E. McManus), acknowledgment: additional archive materials provided by / special thanks, acknowledgment: additional archive materials provided by. (voice), Self - at Potsdam It was made in that time not too long ago when seeing someone's life story being played out on TV was interesting, not repetitive. This movie is one of the most unusual, but one of the best, biopics I've ever seen. I learned a lot about Dr. Seuss watching this movie and still think this is a great movie. Add the first question. | Dr. Seuss is a genius, the best writer there will ever be. A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), and gets told the real facts by several of his characters, with large snippets of his stories and songs interspersed. That said this documentary celebrates his life and I would suggest it appropriate for children. With a great ending.. The Onceler / Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. I think I saw just a bit of this made-for-TV movie on TV when I was around eight years old (around the time it was released, or shortly after), but didn't know it was called "In Search of Dr. Seuss". Release Dates This is by far the best movie anyone will ever see. Horton / | Elephant Bird / I believe this movie was made before the recent glut of biography shows and movies went into full swing. Through out this documentary we the audience get a rare glimpse into the true nature of some of these stories we might not have thought too deeply into since first hearing them as children. | For even more, visit our Guide to Horror ... if you dare.