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Dec 27 2018

Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

51 min 2 movies discussed
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The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic.

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In this fascinating episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the life and career of the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. They explore his journey from advertising illustrator to literary icon, covering his early work creating nationally famous ad campaigns (including the catchphrase "Quick Henry the Flit!"), his time in Hollywood during World War II, and how he became one of the most recognizable names in children's literature. The hosts also uncover some surprising and uncomfortable aspects of his personal life and work that might change how you think about the man behind the Cat in the Hat.


Movies Discussed

Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
2017 2h 21m
★ 7.2
"Everything I know about it is from the Wonder Woman movie. — Josh mentions this when discussing his limited knowledge of World War I." — Josh
You Can Count on Me
You Can Count on Me
2000 1h 51m
★ 6.9
"I remember when I saw You Can Count on Me for the first time. That movie wrecked me. — Josh mentions this film when talking about Mark Ruffalo's performance." — Josh

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