Theodor Seuss Geisel was known by the pen name "Dr Seuss" because he was caught drinking gin during prohibition and was forced to write under a pseudonym in college. He was also an early "ad man" creating advertisements for major US oil companies, sugar makers and television networks. To say that Dr Seuss was an interesting citizen of Dirt Nap City is a major understatement!
In this special Christmas edition and season finale of Dirt Nap City, Alex and Kelly talk about the man who touched the lives of children all around the world. We look at his early drawings, his propaganda film, his work in advertising, art, and his controversial support of Japanese internment during World War II (which he later recanted).
Dr Seuss had no children of his own, saying of children: "You have 'em; I'll entertain 'em."
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