Adapted from Dr. Seuss

How old is the Grinch Stole Christmas?

The book debuted in December 1957, in both a book version published by Random House and in an issue of Redbook. Dr. Seuss dedicated the book to Theodor “Teddy” Owens, the one-year-old son of his niece, Peggy Owens.

What color was the original Grinch?

The Grinch wasn’t supposed to be green. When Geisel’s famous book was published in 1956, the Grinch was black and white. Rumor has it Jones was inspired to make the evil character green in the special after he rented a car painted in an ugly shade of the color.