1981. See also The Grinch (film) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film) Grammy Award for Best Album for Children List of Christmas films References Sources External links Official Warner Bros. Site 1966 films CBS television specials 1966 television specials 1960s American television specials 1960s animated television specials Christmas television specials Musical television specials Television shows written by Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss television specials Television shows directed by Chuck Jones Films scored by Eugene Poddany The Grinch (franchise) American Christmas television specials Animated Christmas television specials Criticism of the commercialization of Christmas MGM Animation/Visual Arts television specials Short films directed by Ben Washam