Forensic Files

Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" read by Keith Morrison

Dateline NBC

  • Dec 22, 2025
  • 9:56
  • Full Episode
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<p>Every year Random House Children's Books celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic by encouraging young readers and their families to “Grow their hearts three sizes” by doing good deeds throughout the holidays. Follow #grinchgooddeeds and share your good deed! Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_V5h12RHw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_V5h12RHw</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

The Grinch steals Christmas but learns its true meaning and redeems himself by returning everything.

Key points

  • The Grinch's Transformation. The Grinch learns that Christmas means more than material gifts.

Tension

40/ 100Low tension

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