Dr. Seuss Enterprises

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


Background

Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a global publishing and licensing company founded in 1993 to oversee Dr. Seuss' works. It was initially referred to on-screen as Cat in the Hat Productions, when Chuck Jones and MGM Animation/Visual Arts co-produced How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Horton Hears a Who!, until DePatie-Freleng Enterprises took over animation production of the Dr. Seuss TV specials in 1971. Currently, Warner Bros. Entertainment through Turner Entertainment Co. owns How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Horton Hears a Who!, while Warner also licenses the remaining material along with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

1st Logo (October 29, 1977)

Visuals: On a red background, there are the words "Dr. Seuss presents" in the Dr. Seuss font zooming in.

Technique: Motion-controlled animation.

Audio: The opening theme of the special.

Availability: Seen only on Halloween is Grinch Night (1977).

2nd Logo (December 9, 2020-)

Visuals: On a black background there is the caption "Presented in Association with" while below, the blue text "Dr. Seuss" in the Dr. Seuss font. The 'D' has The Cat In the Hat's hand holding The Cat In the Hat's hat.

Variant: On Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge, the background is white, the text above is removed, the logo is bigger with a drop shadow, and doesn't share the screen with other logos. It also adds a trademark symbol.

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Live! and Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge.

Cat in the Hat Productions
Dr. Seuss Enterprises