DR. SEUSS' "GREEN EGGS AND HAM" SERIES COMES TO NETFLIX (VIDEO)
Jimmy Leszczynski
Yes, I too, thought there was so much more to this tale of “ You can’t say you don’t like it if you don’t try it” . And I was right.
Green Eggs And Ham comes to Netflix, on November 8th. Seriously, this is the one book that transcends my childhood, into my kids. We have read this tome 100 times, easily. Needless to say, we here at Retro, Cool, Nerd are very excited to help announce this on- going Sam story coming to modern day animation. There appears to be so much more going on other than finicky taste pallets. Check it.
From the Geisel inspired press release:
We have some new news to share, we can hardly wait:
Green Eggs and Ham is fully cooked and has a launch date!
November 8th is the day to finally get your fix,
Of this fantastical series - only on Netflix.
The world of Dr. Seuss is a whimsical delight,
Sam, Guy and the Chickeraffe now taking the spotlight.
With voices including Adam, Michael, Keegan and Diane,
A series for the whole family, you're sure to be a fan!
With cinema-quality hand-drawn 2D animation,
It has humor, adventure and a great sophistication.
We're one month away and have much more in store,
The fun is just beginning, soon you'll hear more!
The story of Green Eggs and Ham is like a postmodern Planes, Trains and Automobiles through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Sam (I Am) rescues the rare Chickeraffe from the Glurfsburg Zoo, hides it in a briefcase, and attempts to make his way to Meepville where he can charter a cold air balloon to take the Chickeraffe to his island home.
Guy just flopped his last big chance at being a world famous inventor for the industrial Snerz Co. He packs up his invention in a briefcase and resigns to give up on his dreams and become a paint watcher.
A chance meeting at a diner with Sam, and a switch up with the briefcases results in these two unlikely souls getting mixed up on an adventure that takes them on a journey of self discovery.
Our two mismatched heroes cross paths with overprotective Michellee, whose daughter, EB, desperately wants a pet, and falls madly in love with the Chickeraffe… despite her mother’s fears that it will eat off her face (it won’t). Michellee’s walled up heart also connects with the heart-hardened Guy. And a laborious love story begins.
Our fakakta foursome are also unknowingly pursued by a bounty hunter goat, two bad guys, and a villain who’s out to get the Chickeraffee as his ultimate trophy.
What does any of this mean? I can’t wait to find out.
What’s that? Are you telling me that you want to see that video of the cast recording? Well here you go friend. Could you do me a favor and push that play button?
Green Eggs and Ham stars Adam Devine (Workaholics, Pitch Perfect), Michael Douglas (Romancing The Stone, Wallstreet) , Ilana Glazer (Broad City, Rough Night), Diane Keaton (The Godfather, Annie Hall), Keegan-Michael Key (Key And Peele, Tomorrowland), Eddie Izzard (Across The Universe, Mystery Men), Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, Casino Royale) Jillian Bell (Workaholics, 21 Jumpstreet), John Turturro (Barton Fink, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou), Tracy Morgan (30 Rock, Cop Out) and Daveed Diggs (Black-ish, Snowpiercer)