![]() ![]() ![]() Geisel adapted the script and also wrote the lyrics to the songs, which are the weakest part of the production. Fearing that his radical way of thinking will destroy their way of life, Jane enlists three devious monkeys, the Wickersham Brothers, to steal Horton’s Who haven.ĭespite some obvious concessions for TV, including simplified production values and padding the length, the core theme of tolerance holds up well. Hoovey when he claims their world lies on the trunk of a peaceful pachyderm. Squirrel), think he’s a little nuts, as do the Whos of Dr. However, the folks of Horton’s world, especially Jane Kangaroo (animation legend June Foray aka Rocky J. Discovering a whole society of Whos living on the white piece of fluff, Horton dedicates himself to protecting his new tiny friend Dr. One day, Horton the elephant (Hans Conried aka Snidely Whiplash) hears a voice coming from a speck of dust. ![]() Seuss, following 1966’s animated classic HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! HORTON isn’t as successful as the GRINCH, but this Seussian fable is still entertaining and as relevant as ever. HORTON HEARS A WHO! was animation legend Chuck Jones’ second collaboration with Ted Geisel aka Dr. ![]()
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