Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.
In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Mirandia Berthold as they live-watch the 1966 special, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, the special being adapted into two movies, differences in holiday traditions between the US and Europe, favorite Christmas songs, the Grinch being the most memorable Dr. Seuss character, the importance of Boris Karloff to the special, Max being an underrated dog sidekick, the intricate instruments and toys, roast beast, the Grinch’s plan to steal Christmas, the innocence of Cindy Lou Who, the Whos still celebrating despite the loss of everything, and the Grinch learning the true meaning of Christmas.
So join Steve and Mirandia as they traverse Mr. Crumpit and discuss one of the greatest Christmas TV Specials of all time.
https://ptbnpop.podbean.com/e/pop-goes-the-holidays-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-1966
