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‘The Grinch’ Is Hosting His Own Talk Show For The 2023 Holiday Season

Author Phil Harris
The Grinch balloon floats on 6th Avenue during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on November 23, 2017 in New York City. Dr Seuss's iconic character is hosting his own talk show podcast for the 2023 holiday season. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

He’s a monster, a vile one, a nasty-wasty skunk! Dating back to 1957, he has been in children’s books, on TV, and in major motion pictures. And now Dr Seuss’ The Grinch is getting his own talk show. Judging from the people involved in it, I’m guessing it won’t be “an appalling dump heap overflowing with the most disgraceful assortment of deplorable rubbish imaginable.”

According to Entertainment Weekly, the new ’Tis the Grinch Holiday Talk Show podcast is coming just in time for the 2023 holiday season. Saturday Night Live cast member James Austin Johnson is the voice of “the king of sinful sots.” You may know James for his impressions of Donald Trump and Joe Biden on SNL. That sounds like the perfect preparation for playing The Grinch. Oops, did I type that out loud?

The podcast will follow The Grinch as he becomes a late night talk show host and chats about Christmas. He’ll even be joined by celebrity guests such as SNL alum Bobby Moynihan, comedian Patton Oswalt, and Olympic gymnastics champion Shawn Johnson East. The podcast’s set to premiere November 1st on Wondery+. It will then get a wider release on November 6th with new episodes dropping weekly.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at James Austin Johnson recording an episode of the upcoming ’Tis the Grinch Holiday Talk Show podcast. He sounds great!

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

America's 10 Most Beloved Christmas Movies

We all have our favorite holiday activities. It could be decorating the Christmas tree; baking cookies; gathering with family and friends; or shopping, shopping, shopping. But according to SWNS Digital, a OnePoll survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that our favorite holiday tradition is watching Christmas movies.

Is it really that surprising? I mean, there’s nothing like cozying up on the couch with a comfy blanket, some hot cocoa, a few tasty snacks, and settling in for a heartwarming holiday story on your TV. And depending on the weather, it could become an all-day Christmas movie marathon!

So now the question is what are America’s most beloved Christmas movies? You know, the really nostalgic ones that hit you right in the feels. The same survey ranked the top ten choices, and the #1 movie on the list is a true classic.

America’s Most Beloved Christmas Movies

  • 10. Elf (2003) - 27%

    Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner, Bob Newhart

  • 9. The Santa Clause (1994) - 27%

    Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd, David Krumholtz

  • 8. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) - 29%

    Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, Randy Quaid

  • 7. White Christmas (1954) - 30%

    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney

  • 6. A Christmas Story (1983) - 31%

    Peter Billingsley, Melina Dillon, Darren McGavin

  • 5. The Polar Express (2004) - 30%

    Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari

  • 4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) - 35%

    Boris Karloff, June Foray, Thurl Ravenscroft, Dal McKennon

  • 3. Home Alone (1990) - 42%

    Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, John Heard

  • 2. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) - 42%

    Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Tracy Stratford, Cathy Steinberg, Bill Melendez

  • 1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - 43%

    James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore

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