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The Hoober-Bloob Highway is an animated musical special written by Dr. Seuss and produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises for CBS in 1975. The special is a musical, and features several songs written by Dr. Seuss and composed by Dean Elliott.
Mr. Hoober-Bloob, a dispatcher of newborn children from some location in space, is preparing to send a new child down his highway to Earth, but first, he gives the child a chance to decide for himself whether he wants the life of a human. Mr. Hoober-Bloob shows him the realistic problems and pleasures that people face in life. The story suggests that while things may be pretty bad, there's always something to be thankful for.
Original Release
02/19/1975
US Release
02/19/1975
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bob Holt | Mr. Hoober-Bloob / Snail Race Announcer / Mr. Hoober-Bloob (voice) |
Hal Smith | Narrator |
Lennie Weinrib | |
June Foray | |
Mel Blanc | Bub (voice) |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bob Holt | Mr. Hoober-Bloob / Snail Race Announcer / Mr. Hoober-Bloob (voice) |
Hal Smith | Narrator |
Lennie Weinrib | |
June Foray | |
Mel Blanc | Bub (voice) |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Friz Freleng | Executive Producer |
David H. DePatie | Executive Producer |
Dr. Seuss | Producer |
Friz Freleng | Producer |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Special | Nominated |