Netflix Cooks Up 'Green Eggs and Ham' Trailer

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Netflix Friday released a trailer for its new Dr. Seuss-inspired animated series Green Eggs and Ham, set to premiere on the streaming service Nov. 8. 

The series follows the exploits of polar opposites Guy and Sam who, on a road trip to save an endangered animal, learn to try new things like friendship -- and a certain delectable dish, according to Netflix officials. 

Green Eggs and Ham stars Adam Devine, Michael Douglas, Ilana Glazer, Diane Keaton, Keegan-Michael Key, Eddie Izzard, Jeffrey Wright, Jillian Bell, John Turturro, Tracy Morgan and Daveed Diggs. The series is executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres, Jared Stern, Sam Register, Mike Karz, David Dobkin and Jeff Kleeman.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.