The Grinch and Max the Dog Join a ‘Bunch’ of ‘Whos’
To Honor TV Icon Florence Henderson with the ‘Who-Manitarian of the Year’ Award
As Universal Studios Hollywood Kicks Off the Festive ‘Grinchmas’ Wholidays
From the Broadway stage to the small screen, multi-talented actress, singer, author talk show host and philanthropic, Florence Henderson has conquered every aspect of entertainment, firmly establishing herself as a leading pop culture icon in the role of ‘Carol Brady’ from the much beloved sitcom, “The Brady Bunch.”
As a long-time ambassador for City of Hope, Ms. Henderson will be honored with the “Who-Manitarian of the Year” Award presented by The Grinch and Max the Dog to officiate Universal Studios Hollywood’s merry “Grinchmas” holiday season. City of Hope is recognized worldwide as a leader in compassionate patient care, innovative medical science and translational research, rapidly turning laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies.
Families from L.A. Family Housing, an organization dedicated to assisting people transition out of homelessness and poverty through supportive services will join in the “Who-biliation” as invited guests. L.A. Family Housing is a beneficiary of Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Discover A Star” Foundation.
The presentation of the “Who-Manitarian of the Year” Award to Florence Henderson signals the start of Universal Studios Hollywood’s family-friendly “Grinchmas” holiday celebration.
“Grinchmas” returns to The Entertainment Capital of L.A. with “Who-bilation” throughout the theme park, featuring The Grinch and his faithful dog Max, a lively performance at the original “Who-ville” movie sets aboard the world famous Studio Tour and a soaring “Grinchmas” tree at the heart of the park’s all-new, visually spectacular Universal Plaza. “Grinchmas” begins Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 and continues on weekends through December 15, then daily from December 20 through December 31. “Grinchmas” is included in the price of park admission. More info. avail at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
