The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss for his 1957 story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." He is depicted as a furry recluse living alone on a cliff above the cheerful town of Whoville. The Grinch hates Christmas and the joy and festivities of the season, finding pleasure in ruining others' happiness. The story was later adapted into a 1966 animated television special narrated by Boris Karloff, featuring the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."