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 town of Whoville, scorning their Christmas festivities and deriving pleasure from spoiling their 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".