In Search of Dr. Seuss

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In Search of Dr. Seuss (copyright 1994 Turner Pictures, Inc.) is a 115-minute feature film chronicling the adventures of a news reporter (played by Kathy Najimy) who enters the world of Dr. Seuss by opening a magical book.

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[edit] The Summary

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A reporter comes to Theodore Geisel's home in order to do a report on the famous Dr. Seuss, where she meets a strange character...

Curiosity allows her to open a magical book, which takes her on an amazing adventure through the world of Dr. Seuss. As she explores the house, she takes part in some of Dr. Seuss's well- known stories. She also learns a lot about Theodore Geisel's life. Filled with fun, music, and celebrities, this movie is sure to please kids of all ages!

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[edit] Stories Featured

The movie features many of Ted Geisel's (Dr.Seuss's) stories, such as: Oh, The Places You'll Go!, Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Yertle The Turtle, and The Sneeches. It also includes some of his political work. Some of the stories, such as 'And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street,' come alive, instead of being simple cartoons.

[edit] Actors

Here is a list of the main actors and actresses featured in the film.
Kathy Najimy............as Kathy
Matt Frewer.............as Cat In The Hat
Robin Williams..........as Father
Christopher Lloyd.......as Hunch
David Paymer............as Ad Man
Andrea Martin...........as Ad Woman
Patrick Stewart.........as Mulvaney
Eileen Brennan..........as Who-Villain
Andre Crouch............as Yertle The Turtle
Billy Crystal...........as Radio Voice
Howie Mandel............as Sam I Am Voice-Over
Zelda Williams..........as Daughter
Terry Lindholm..........as Once-ler
Bob Holt................as Once-ler (voice)
Eleanor Columbus........as Daughter

[edit] Information About The Movie

Turner Pictures, A Joni Levin/ Point Blank Production, Music By Steve Goldstein, Edited By Mike Kelly, Costume Designer- Merrily Murray- Walsch, production designed by Tom Walsch, director of photography- Michael Lonzo, written by Keith R. Clarke, directed by Vincent Paterson

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