The iconic voice that sings the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” from the animated special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” ensured the tune has stayed a classic for ages — but the man behind the voice was never given credit.“They needed somebody that could bring the Grinch, somebody who had a scowl that could match the Grinch. And that’s when the guy who was never named comes into the picture and walks into the studio,” Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck explains.“And somewhere in a Los Angeles recording booth late at night, I think 1966, he steps up into a booth, up to a microphone, and his voice is so deep, it’s almost as if it rolled out of the earth itself,” he continues.“He steps up to the microphone, and he records the now really super famous anthem in ‘The Grinch,’” he adds.The song may only be six verses, but while he recorded the song, the crew and those who worked on it said that “they knew that that performance would outlive all of them.”“They put it in the show. The show airs. Credits roll. His name’s not on it. Not a mention, not a whisper,” Glenn says.While he was never officially given credit, the man who delivered what Glenn calls “one of the most unforgettable performances in Christmas history” was named Thurl Ravenscroft.“His name is nowhere to be found, but it should be. And it should be remembered, because he’s great,” Glenn adds.Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

A case involving an alleged career criminal threatening to kill elementary school students in Austin has prompted Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take decisive actions against "progressive DAs."Abbott cited claims from the Austin Justice watchdog group that Michael Nnaji had been arrested over 34 cases since 2019 but was released or had charges reduced by lenient prosecutors.'Those DAs must be held accountable and prosecutorial power must be shifted to actual prosecutors.'Nnaji allegedly "banged on the locked glass doors" of Padrón Elementary School in Austin in Oct. 2024 and screamed "I'm going to go inside and kill, I'm gonna find a way to get in."The man skipped court after being released on bond, according to Austin Justice, and had charges dropped over a Dec. 5 trespass at a gas station while he was fleeing justice over the school threat charges.Abbott wrote on social media Monday that he would push legislation to reel in progressive district attorneys."I am calling for legislation that creates a Chief State Prosecutor to actually prosecute criminals like this that DAs in places like Austin refuse to prosecute," he wrote."Progressive DAs are literally leading to the murder of Texans," Abbott added. "Those DAs must be held accountable and prosecutorial power must be shifted to actual prosecutors."RELATED: Soros-backed LA district attorney under fire over lax sentence in hit-and-run of mom and baby Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk backed the proposal in a statement on social media."This is a great idea! I initially read this as 'let's prosecute DAs that refuse to prosecute,' which is also a good idea," he posted, adding a laughing emoji.Prosecutorial discretion under current Texas law lies with local prosecutors who are elected by the voters.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A Delaware state trooper was killed in a shooting Tuesday at a DMV facility in New Castle County, according to police. Law enforcement officials responded to an active shooter situation at the facility in Minquadale on Hessler Boulevard at about 2 p.m.'They said a guy just walked up to the motor vehicle and just started shooting. It don't have to be like that.'"Law enforcement acted swiftly to secure the scene, and the shooter has been confirmed deceased," Gov. Matt Meyer (D) wrote on social media. "State and local law enforcement are on the scene and coordinating response efforts. Please avoid the area and follow guidance from authorities."He added that there was no active threat to the public.Video from inside the facility showed what appeared to be bullet damage in a window, but it was unclear whether the gunfire came from within or from outside."It's just really sad. Like, when does it stop?" said Roxzanne Johnson to WPVI-TV. "They said a guy just walked up to the motor vehicle and just started shooting. It don't have to be like that."Others at the scene were treated for minor injuries, including a 40-year-old woman as well as a 35-year-old for shortness of breath.RELATED: Bodycam video shows Buffalo cop shoot and kill man as he dragged him on the side of his car WPVI also reported that the facility might have had an officer stationed at the scene before the shooting.Officials told the public to stay away from the scene as the investigation continued. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A Florida woman found herself in handcuffs in what was supposed to be a fun family vacation at a luxury resort after she became physical with a 6-year-old boy at a pool, according to police. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that deputies responded to a report of a battery involving a child around 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Gaylord Palms Hotel — a four-star resort in Kissimmee."Witnesses reported that three children were playing in the pool when the splashing became aggressive," the statement reads. Police said 36-year-old Tiffany Lee Griffith of Fort Myers "entered the pool and yelled at a 6-year-old boy after he allegedly dunked her 6-year-old son underwater."The sheriff's office claimed Griffith "placed her hands on the victim's shoulders and forcibly dunked him underwater for several seconds."The alleged victim rushed out of the resort pool "visibly upset and suffering from a nosebleed." The child reported the alleged incident to his parents, according to police.Griffith then began yelling at the mother of the alleged victim before leaving the area, police said. Deputies located and arrested Griffith.RELATED: Florida woman couldn't take her dog on flight — so she drowned animal in airport bathroom: Police The Osceola News-Gazette obtained the police report which stated, "After Tiffany was placed under arrest, she made spontaneous statements expressing remorse for what had occurred."The police report added, "It should also be noted that alcohol was believed to be a possible factor in this incident, according to hotel security."During her arrest, Griffith allegedly "understood and agreed to her [Miranda] rights. ... She further stated she could recite them due to being a former law enforcement officer."Griffith was taken to the Osceola County Jail, and she was charged with aggravated child abuse. According to the affidavit obtained by People magazine, Griffith told investigators she entered the pool to protect her child; she claimed he's nonverbal and has autism."I was protecting my son," Griffith told deputies, according to the affidavit.Griffith told police she feared her son would be "drowned" by the other child, the affidavit said. According to the affidavit, investigators said they reviewed security footage at the resort, and it matched a witness' account of the incident.During Griffith's first court appearance Monday, a judge found probable cause and ordered her held without bond, according to WINK-TV. The judge also ordered Griffith to have no contact with the child or the child's family. The Gaylord Palms Hotel did not immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Women’s sports, children’s innocence, and biological reality are at the center of America’s cultural struggle — but Riley Gaines tells BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey at AmFest that the tide is finally turning.However, it took some serious struggle on Gaines’ part before she began to see a change. “It was really hard to read some of the things that are being said about you. I mean, bear in mind, I’m a 21-year-old college student who merely just wanted to compete fairly, right? Seems like the bare minimum,” Gaines recalls.“For saying the things that I said, such as ‘there are two sexes’ and ‘you can’t change your sex’ and ‘each sex is deserving of equal opportunity of privacy and of safety’ — for saying that, you’re vilified,” she explains.While at the time, Gaines was hurt by the negative response, which included being called names like “racist” and “misogynist,” it’s now “water off the duck’s back.”“I put all of the confidence and the security that I have in the fact that I’m fighting for the hope and the promise of eternal life. And once you do that, it shifts your perspective to understand that nothing of this world matters,” Gaines says.Because of the courage of women like Gaines, Stuckey feels that the “tide is turning in a really good way when it comes to female sports.”“You’re really in the thick of it,” Stuckey says. “Like, you see the activist attacks. You’re seeing what’s really going on on college campuses. Do you feel like the tide is turning?”“110%,” Gaines answers. “You compare now to even a year ago, it’s very different. I think we’re seeing more people with the willingness and the boldness to say that men can’t become women. Men can’t get pregnant. Women don’t need prostate exams. Tampons don’t belong in boys' bathrooms.”“Obviously, it sounds pretty cliche, but I do believe courage begets courage. And so when you have people like yourself, or you have President Trump in the Oval Office, that gives the people a lot of cover, right?” she continues.“They see him doing it or you doing it, and they think, I can do that,” she adds.Want more from Allie Beth Stuckey?To enjoy more of Allie’s upbeat and in-depth coverage of culture, news, and theology from a Christian, conservative perspective, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.