"Dr. Seuss on the Loose" is a 25-minute short film from 1973, so this one will have its 45th anniversary next year. The director is Hawley Pratt, but the more known name of this animated movie is of course the writer Dr. Seuss, an institution for children anywhere on the planet (well, except deepest Africa perhaps). He is known for the Lorax and the Cat in the Hat and the latter also appears in here, namely as a presenter of 3 relatively short films that fit in this under half an hour. The first about Sneetches is solid, as is the second about Zax, the shortest from the bunch. But the most memorable thing here is of course the story about Sam-I-Am and the Green Eggs and Ham he tries to serve to his pal, who keeps refusing for a long long time. Amazing work by Paul Winchell too, the man who voices both characters, the "waiter" and the "hater". If you know Seuss a bit, you also know that it relies more on the charm and comedy of the plays on words than on spectacular animation. It looks really retro here, even much older than fifty years old to be honest. Animation is very simple, but it works and elevates the already pretty good voice-over material. It's one of my favorites from Seuss and I recommend checking it out. Certainly ahead of its time.
Review of Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
(1973 TV Movie)
Decent fun, especially the last segment
6 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers