The Cat in the Hat (TV special)

The Cat in the Hat is an animated musical television special first aired on CBS on March 10, 1971, based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss' children's book of the same name. Produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises using veteran Universal theatrical-cartoon animators, and featuring the voices of comedian and song satirist Allen Sherman and prolific voiceover performer, Daws Butler, this half-hour special is a loose adaptation with added musical sequences. Narrator The sun did not shine, it was too wet to play.Just sit in a house all that cold, cold, wet day. Dialogue Mr. Krinklebine the Fish: Out of this house! I am warning you, get! The Cat in the Hat: Who's that? I believe that we haven't yet met. Mr. Krinklebine the Fish: The name is Krinklebine. Carlos K. Krinklebine. The Cat in the Hat: Ooh. Mr. Krinklebine the Fish: Now please go away. Tell that top-hatted cat he should not be about. He should not be here when your mother is out! The Cat in the Hat: My dear, Mr. Krinklebein. My tricks are quite safe. [putting the bubbles together] I invite you to join in the fun, if you wish, in a game that I call... [places Krinklebine on top of the bubbles] Up, Up, Up, With a Fish! [Krinklebine is on the tower of bubbles] Mr. Krinklebine the Fish: Put me down! Put me down, you cat! [the Cat In the Hat uses his umbrella to carefully pops each bubble under Krinklebine's bowl safely back on the table] Outrageous! Now, let me repeat, and I don't like to shout, but he should not be here when your mother is out! The Cat in the Hat: It's up to you kids, whatever you say. If you think me untrustworthy, send me away. Sally: Well, he is getting the house sort of messy and dirty, and Mother... Conrad: Yeah, Mother; back home at 3:30. The Cat in the Hat: [sighs sadly] A vote of no confidence. [heads towards the front door] I most humbly bow to the voice of the majority. Good bye, now. Off to Siberia. [leaves before closing the door; but suddenly comes back] Ha! Somebody stole my moss-covered, three-handled family gredunza! Nobody's gonna leave this room until I find it! Conrad: [confused] Pardon me, sir. You lost a moss-covered, what? The Cat in the Hat: ...three-handled family gredunza! Mr. Krinklebine: Hmph! The Cat in the Hat: So, that's your attitude, eh, Krinklestein? Did you steal it? Voice cast Allan Sherman - Narrator / The Cat in the Hat Daws Butler - Mr. Krinklebine the Fish Tony Frazier - Conrad Pamelyn Ferdin - Sally Gloria Camacho - The Mother Lewis Morford - Thing One Thurl Ravenscroft - Thing Two See also The Cat in the Hat (film) (2003 live-action film) Dr. Seuss External links The Cat in the Hat (TV special) 0284714 The Cat in the Hat Category:1971 American animated films Category:1971 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Animated TV specials Category:Animated films based on children's books Category:Animated films about cats Category:Animated films about fish Category:Films directed by Hawley Pratt Category:Animated films based on works by Dr. Seuss