Netflix and Ellen DeGeneres Team Up for GREEN EGGS AND HAM Series
Earlier this week, Netflix announced that they have teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres to develop 13-episodes based on the classic Dr. Seuss kids book Green Eggs and Ham. Like many of you, this is one of the first books I ever read when I was a kid, and it’s been a book that I've taught my own kids to read. It holds a special place in my heart, and I hope this series that’s been planned does it justice.
Netflix released a really creative and amusing press release with the news that you’re sure to enjoy.
We’d love to share some happy news
based on the rhymes of Dr. Seuss.
Green Eggs and Ham will become a show
and you’re among the first to know.
In this richly animated production,
a 13-episode introduction,
standoffish inventor (Guy, by name)
and Sam-I-Am of worldwide fame,
embark on a cross-country trip
that tests the limits of their friendship.
As they learn to try new things,
they find out what adventure brings.
Of course they also get to eat
that famous green and tasty treat!
Cindy Holland, VP of Original Content for Netflix
threw her quote into the mix:
“We think this will be a hit
Green Eggs and Ham is a perfect fit
for our growing slate of amazing stories
available exclusively in all Netflix territories.
You can stream it on a phone.
You can stream it on your own.
You can stream it on TV.
You can stream it globally.”
The series will be adapted for television by Jared Stern (The LEGO Movie Sequel), who will also serve as executive producer alongside DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Mike Karz, and David Dobkin.
You can watch the video news announcement from “Green Eggs and Ham” executive producer Ellen DeGeneres below: