''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss'' is an American children's puppet television series based on characters created by

Dr. Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel (;"Seuss"
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. It aired from October 13, 1996, to December 28, 1998, on

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. It combines live puppets with digitally animated backgrounds, and in its first season, refashioning characters and themes from the original Dr. Seuss books into new stories that often retained much of the flavor of Dr. Seuss' own works.

Format

In many respects, seasons one and two of the program are very different shows. The two seasons have completely different intro and outro credit sequences and songs reflecting their differing orientations. The virtual settings seen in this show are created by

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Season One

Each episode is a self-contained story based on Dr. Seuss characters such as Yertle the Turtle and Horton the Elephant. The unifying element is that the stories are introduced and commented on by

The Cat in the Hat ''The Cat in the Hat'' is a 1957 children's book written and illustrated by the American author Theodor Geisel, using the pen name Dr. Seuss. The story centers on a tall anthropomorphic cat who wears a red and white-striped top hat and a red bow ...

(performed by

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) who serves as host of the show. Occasionally, The Cat in the Hat himself appears in the episode, reprising his role as a bit of a

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, as in his original eponymous books (ex. episode 1.6: "The Simplifier"). Season one is notable for hewing closely to many of the themes of the original Dr. Seuss stories, which often had a strong moral overtone. As a result, some episodes have distinctly dark or sinister elements which, like some Dr. Seuss books, may not be appropriate for younger children.

Season Two

For season two, the show was reworked along the lines of a more traditional children's program. The Cat in the Hat (now performed by a much less gravelly sounding Martin P. Robinson) lives in a playhouse with his Little Cats A through Z and the often flustered Terrence McBird (performed by

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). Aside from the residents of the house there are usually visitors based on Dr. Seuss characters. Each episode revolves around a theme (such as family, health, art) and features one or two songs about the theme. A closing song was also added at the end of each episode. The action shifts between The Cat in the Hat and what is going on in his playhouse and shorter related story interludes, which he shows to the audience by means of his "Wubbuloscope." These story vignettes take place in various locations like: * Seussville – A contemporary city where Sammy Hall Small and her family live. * Jungle of Nool – A jungle that is home to Horton the Elephant, Morton the Elephant-Bird, Jane Kangaroo, Junior Kangaroo, Yertle the Turtle, the Wickershams, and the Sneels. * Kingdom of Didd – A Renaissance-like kingdom that is ruled by King Derwin. * Mount Crumpit – Home of the Grinch and his dog, Max. The tone of season two is much lighter, no doubt the result of bringing in a number of comedic writers such as Adam Felber and

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. The Cat in the Hat is no longer a trickster and instead has assumed the role of a friendly and enthusiastic host who is helpful, nurturing and sweet. Although this revised format only lasted one season before the show ended, the format was recognizably previously featured in

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' next children's program ''

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'', which aired on

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Characters

Main

(performed and voiced by

in Season 1 and Martin P. Robinson in Season 2) is the main character and host of the series. He starts out as a trickster, then becomes a more nurturing host. * The Little Cats debuted in ''

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back ''The Cat in the Hat Comes Back'' is a 1958 children's book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss and published by Random House. In this book, a sequel to ''The Cat in the Hat'' (1957), the chaos-causing title character leaves a pink stain in the ...

''. ** Little Cat A (performed and voiced by

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in Season 1 and

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Leslie Carrara, sometimes credited as Leslie Carrara-Rudolph or the misspelling Leslie Carrera-Rudolph, is an American actress, performer, puppeteer, speaker, singer and artist. She is probably best known as a Muppet performer on ''Sesame Street' ...

in Season 2) – Seen as one of the Cat in the Hat's sidekicks. ** Little Cat B (performed and voiced by

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) – Seen as one of the Cat in the Hat's sidekicks. ** Little Cat C (performed and voiced by John Kennedy) – Seen as one of the Cat in the Hat's sidekicks. ** Little Cat F (performed and voiced by

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) – Seen in Season 2 at the Cat in the Hat's playhouse. ** Little Cat N (performed and voiced by

) – Seen in Season 2 at the Cat in the Hat's playhouse. ** Little Cat P (performed and voiced by

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) – Seen in Season 2 at the Cat in the Hat's playhouse. ** Little Cat S (performed and voiced by

) – Seen in Season 2 at the Cat in the Hat's playhouse. ** Little Cat Z (performed and voiced by

) – Seen in Season 2 at the Cat in the Hat's playhouse. He is the smallest of all and mutters Z-words. ** Little Cat Fleep (performed and voiced by

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) is an indifferent little cat who only speaks in fleeps. * Terrence McBird (performed and voiced by

) is a

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that joins the main cast in Season 2. He is the cats roommate, and is often grumpy throughout his daily activities in each episode until the end.

Supporting

The Grinch The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He is best known as the main character of the 1957 children's book ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'' He has been portrayed and voiced by many different actors, including Boris Karloff, ...

(performed and voiced by

) – He appeared in ''

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'' is a Christmas children's story by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. It follows the Grinch, a grouchy, solitary creature who tries to cancel Christmas by st ...

''. He likes to dampen other people's fun and pleasure for his own vile and sadistic amusement. He serves as the main antagonist of the series. * Max the Dog (performed and voiced by

in Season 1 and

in Season 2) – He appeared in ''

''. Max is the Grinch's long-suffering yet loyal dog. * Fox in Socks and Mr. Knox (performed and voiced by

in Season 1 and

in Season 2 and John Kennedy respectively) – They came from ''

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''. Fox is lively and Knox is moody and easily annoyed. The only episode where Fox appeared without Knox is "The Sounds All Around." *

Yertle the Turtle ''Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories'' is a picture book collection by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel, published under his more commonly known pen name, pseudonym of Dr. Seuss. It was first released by Random House Books on April 12, 1958, and ...

(performed and voiced by

) – Yertle is a turtle who tries to be king of anything, and usually uses other characters to his advantage. He serves as a major antagonist of the series, especially in season 1. *

Horton the Elephant Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from the 1940 book ''Horton Hatches the Egg'' and 1954 book ''Horton Hears a Who!'', both by Dr. Seuss. In both books and subsequent media, Horton is characterized as a kind, sweet-natured and naïve e ...

(performed and voiced by John Kennedy) – He appeared in ''

Horton Hatches the Egg ''Horton Hatches the Egg'' is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and published in 1940 by Random House. The book tells the story of Horton the Elephant, who is tricked into sitting on a bird's ...

'' and ''

Horton Hears a Who! ''Horton Hears a Who!'' is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss. It was published in 1954 by Random House. This book tells the story of Horton the Elephant and his adventures saving Whovi ...

''. He is a friendly, humble and steadfast elephant who often receives ridicule for believing in things that no one else does. * Morton the Elephant-Bird (performed and voiced by

in Season 1 and

in Season 2) – He is Horton's half-bird son who appeared in ''

''. * Jane Kangaroo (performed and voiced by

) – She appeared in ''

''. She is a very snobbish and strict kangaroo who is portrayed in this series in a more sympathetic light than her book counterpart.. * Junior Kangaroo (performed and voiced by

in Season 1 and

in Season 2) – He appeared in ''

'' and is the son of Jane Kangaroo. By season 2, he and Morton have become friends. *

Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose ''Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose'' is a 1948 children's book by Dr. Seuss. Summary Thidwick, a moose in a herd numbering approximately sixty who subsist mainly on moose-moss and live on the northern shore of Lake Winna-Bango, grants a small bug ...

(performed and voiced by

) – A moose who is very loving and sweet. In this show, Thidwick is also Horton the Elephant's adoptive younger brother and Morton the Elephant-Bird's adoptive uncle as seen in "The Birthday Moose." Thidwick was later dropped from the show at the end of Season 1. * The Wickersham Brothers (performed and voiced by John Kennedy,

, and

) – A family of

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s who come from ''

'' and are often employed by Jane Kangaroo and/or Yertle the Turtle. * Sarah Hall Small (performed and voiced by

) – A girl who is a resident of Seussville. She debuted during the second season. * Sam-I-Am (performed and voiced by John Kennedy) – He appeared in ''

Green Eggs and Ham ''Green Eggs and Ham'' is a children's book by Dr. Seuss, first published on August 12, 1960. As of 2019, the book has sold 8 million copies worldwide. The story has appeared in several adaptations, starting with 1973's ''Dr. Seuss on the Loose ...

''. He appeared in Season 2 where he would often lend a hand to the Cat in the Hat. * Sue Snue (performed and voiced by

) – A girl who is a resident of Seussville and appeared in season 1.

Minor

* Mayor Stovepipe (performed and voiced by

) is the mayor of Seussville who appeared in season 1. * Matthew Katroom (performed and voiced by

) is a boy who is a resident of Seussville and is good friends with Sarah Hall Small. * Pam-I-Am (performed and voiced by

) is a female counterpart of Sam-I-Am and expert repair girl. The Cat in the Hat often uses the Pam Phone to call on her. Her motto is "Pam-I-Am, fix it I can!" * The Birthday Bird (performed and voiced by John Kennedy) He appeared from '' Happy Birthday to You!'' He lives in Katroo and he likes to celebrate birthdays. * Sally Spingel-Spungel-Sporn (performed by Camille Bonora in "The Muckster" and

in "Max the Hero" and "Horton Has a Hit") is a

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reporter who came from '' The Cat in the Hat Song Book''. *

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Derwin (performed and voiced by

) is the King of the Kingdom of Didd who came from ''

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''. *

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Tizz (performed and voiced by

) is the daughter of King Derwin. * Norval the Fish (performed and voiced by John Kennedy) – He appeared from '' You're Only Old Once!'' Norval would appear in different roles in the show. Around Season 2, Norval would work as an advisor to the King Derwin of the Kingdom of Didd. * Milo (performed and voiced by John Kennedy) is a boy who resides in the Kingdom of Didd and serves as King Derwin's

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. * The Yapper-Nap (performed and voiced by John Kennedy) is a monster likes to takes nap in Seussville. * Snark is a pink bird that appears and lives in the Jungle of Nool. She is seen in Season 2. Snark is a recycled version of Shirley from ''

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''. * Sneels (performed and voiced by

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and

) – A race of green and pink furry creatures that live in the Jungle of Nool. They were previously used as background cave creatures in ''

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'', as well as its

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, but had different eyes here. Their babies, years after the adults first debuted on the aforementioned production, also debuted here. * Mick Maputo Bird (performed and voiced by

) is an

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-themed bird that lives in the Jungle of Nool who is also seen in season 2. He sings "Out in the Jungle" in the episode "The Cat in the Hat's Indoor Picnic." * Lester McBird (performed and voiced by

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) is Terrence McBird's twin brother who is very sensitive towards things he doesn't like and speaks in an upper English accent.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (1996–97)

Season 2 (1998)

Puppeteers

– The Cat in the Hat (1996–1997), Fox in Socks (1996–1997), Alonzo, Announcer, Aunt May, Barney Balaban, Big Nosed Whozit, Big-Bottomed Rumpit, Bob the King of the Wickershams, First Mate, Grandpa Mullally, Green-Tufted Sneel (in "Yertle the King"), The Grinch's Singing Voice (in "The Guest"), Haji, The Hum-Bleeper, King Noogle of Nug, Larry Nooly, Little Wimpy Guy (puppetry only), Mayor's Servant, Money Whozit, Morton's Pink Friend, Mr. Webley, Newsboy, Onlooker #2, Pa Blozzit, Ronald Q. Clark, Yertle the Turtle (assistant in "The King's Beard"), Singing Classmate in Play, Subscription-Selling Whozit, Tiger, Uncle Dutter, Unhappy Man, The Wickershams, Zander, Zauber * Martin P. Robinson – The Cat in the Hat (1998), Civil Servant #1, Civil Servant #2, Civil Servant #5, Civil Servant #6, The Milk, The Old Man, Goober the Dog, Paul Hall Small, Yertle the Turtle (assistant in "A Bird's Best Friend"), Friver McGee, Flying Dog,

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– Terrence McBird, Little Cat Z, The Grinch, Yertle the Turtle, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, Matthew Katroom, King Derwin, Mr. Hall Small, 8th Birthday Glurk, Bald Eagle with Toupee, Bullfrog, Charlie, Dad Tidbiddle, Footman, Gink, Grandpa Jacob Kangaroo, Little Guy in Machine, Mick Maputo Bird, Morris Nooly, Morton's Purple Friend, Mrs. Zabarelli, Onlooker #3, The Royal Herald, Singing Classmate in Play, Uncle Bocks, Uncle Schmeeze, Voice from Globe, Waldo F. Sterling, The Wickershams *

– Little Cat B, Little Cat S, Jane Kangaroo, Max the Dog (1998), Pam-I-Am, Sarah Hall Small, Admiral Abigail Breeze, Annie DeLoo, Backup Singer, Bunny, The Cheese, Civil Servant #4, Daisy-Head Mayzie, Dolores Nooly, Dr. Gazeat, Elise, Eskimo Kid, Fiona Phish, Goofy Gargaloof, Green-Tufted Sneel, Happy Announcer, Heather Tidbiddle, Iguana from Xanadu, Lady Fretibula, Lady from "Up With Folks", Lulu, Ma Blozzit, Mandy, Mom Jalloo, Morton's Yellow Friend, Mrs. Dorfman, Nola Nicola Raphaella Miraldo, Poodle That Doodles, Sally Spingel-Spungel-Sporn (in "Max the Hero" and "Horton Has a Hit"), Space Creature, Sue Snue, Tallullah, The Travel Poohbah, Web-Footed Batula, White-Tuffted Floozle Bird * John Kennedy – Little Cat C, Horton the Elephant, Mr. Knox, Norval the Fish, Sam-I-Am, Felix Finkledooper, Milo, Alvin, Announcer, Armand, Backup Singer, The Birthday Bird, Celli, Delivery Bird, Downer Than Down Whozit, Earl, Flitzpizzle, The Grinch (assistant in "The Guest" and "There is Nothing to Fear in Here"), Hairy, Herbie Tidbiddle, Horace P. Riddley, Irish Setter, Julian Jeremy Jaroo Jalloo, King Lindy of Lime, Little Wimpy Guy (voice), Man from "Up With Folks", McZuff, Money Whozit, Mr. Dorfman, Muckster, Narrator, Nervous Whozit, Picnic Bug, Raffle Ticket-Selling Kid, Rock Singer, Royal Archer, Singing Lion, Spaceman, Thaddeus, Uncle Docks, Uncle Dutter (assistant), Uncle Norton the Elephant, The Wickershams, Yapper-Nap *

– Little Cat A (1996–1997), Junior Kangaroo (1996–1997), Max the Dog (1996-1997), Morton the Elephant Bird (1996–1997), The Grinch (assistant in "The Guest"), Aunt Mertle, Babs Balaban, Backup Singer, Civil Servant #3, Daisy's Mom, Disgusted Guest, Down Whozit, Eliza Jane Dorfman, Finnegan, Gertrude, Hopwood, Mayor Stovepipe, Molly Livingood, Mom Tidbiddle, Money Whozit, Mrs. Orissa Buttons, Onlooker #1, Number One, Phone Operator, Pink-Tufted Sneel, Princess Mindy, Queen Regina of Ka-Larry, The Sandwich, Singing Classmate in Play, Squirrel, The Teacher, Tubby Tarbaloot, Verma *

– Little Cat A (1998), Morton the Elephant Bird (1998), Princess Tizz, Mrs. Hall Small, Grandma Hall Small, Grox, Sadie the dog *

– Little Cat P, Fox in Socks (1998), Junior Kangaroo (1998), Annoying Greebles, Ben, Bunky Balaban, The Clam, Eskimo Kid, The Grinch's Right Hand Puppeteer (in "The Song Of the Zubble Wump"), Mr. Moriarty Seagoin Eccles, Old Man Time, Scotty, Sid Spider, The Speaker, Smooch Smooch the pooch, Weasel from Sleezeldoo, Mink, Civil Servant #9 *

– Little Cat F, Little Cat N, Lulu's Dog, Zubble-Wump, Snake, Mama Gink *

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– Uncle Berklummer *

– Elwood the Jester (in "The King's Beard"), Lester McBird (in "Lester Leaps In") * Vicki Eibner – Puffy the Cat (in "Cat's Play"), Snooty Bird *

– Sneels * Nikki Tilroe – Civil Servant #7, Poochie the

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– Binkham Tamino McDoyal the Third * Camille Bonora – Sally Spingel-Spungel-Sporn (in "The Muckster") * Jim Kroupa – Annoying Greebles, Dad Jalloo, Doily-Cart, Mr. Wimpletwerp, Space Creature, Zippedy Quick *

Jerry Nelson Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on ''Sesame Street'', ' ...

– Snoozer *

John Tartaglia John Nicholas Tartaglia (; born February 16, 1978) is an American actor, singer, and puppeteer. Early life Tartaglia was born in Maple Shade Township, New Jersey, and graduated from Upper Dublin High School in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in 19 ...

– Bird ( in "The King's Beard"), Delivery Man *

– Little Cat Fleep

Home video releases

The series was never systematically issued to home video on either VHS or

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. Some VHS tapes were distributed by

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in 1999. Current DVD releases contain three episodes per disc and are a mix of episodes from the first and second seasons. In 2015, the whole series was released on DVD from Shock Entertainment in Australia.

Syndication

aired the series from October 13, 1996 to 1998, with reruns airing until February 6, 2000.

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began carrying reruns of the series in 2018.

Later appearances

* The puppet used for Annie DeLoo was later used in ''

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'', for Billy in episode 17 of '' Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony'', in ''

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'' alongside the Flitzpizzle and another Whatnot from this show as well as other productions including ''

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''. * Each of the Whozits have appeared as different characters in ''

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'', and years after the purchase of ''The Muppets'', started appearing on ''

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'' productions. * Oddly, one of the Wickersham Brothers was rarely used outside of the Dr. Seuss series, seen on a couple of ''

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'' segments, the "Jump" song (with India Arie) on the ''Happy Healthy Monsters'' resource video, and as the Nascount Greasemonkey from Episode 4154. * The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss aired in reruns on

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and Starz Kids.

References

External links

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