PBS KIDS and Random House join to support science learning for preschoolers nationwide with the premiere of THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! on Monday, September 6.

Voiced by award-winning actor Martin Short, Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat guides friends Sally and Nick – with a little help from the Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2 – on fun-filled adventures where they make natural-science discoveries, from how bees make honey to why owls sleep during the day.

Filled with both adventure and silliness, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, based on the acclaimed The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library book series, will appeal to preschoolers’ natural curiosity, and engage them in the process of scientific exploration and discovery.

Martin Short (The Cat) began his career on Canada’s SCTV Comedy Network, where his work garnered an Emmy Award.  His proven ability as a comedic chameleon combined with his host of hilarious impressions brought him to the attention of Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels.  He was a full cast member on SNL for two seasons but has hosted and appeared on the show numerous times over 22 years.

 Short made his big screen starring debut in the comedy film Three Amigos with Steve Martin.  He has continued to land plum roles in theatrical releases such as Inner Space, Three Fugitives, Clifford, Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks, Jungle 2 Jungle, The Big Picture, Father of the Bride, and Father of the Bride II.

Short has also written, produced and starred in three highly acclaimed comedy specials for television including Martin Short’s Concert for the North Americas, for Showtime, I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood, for NBC, and The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show, for NBC.  For these efforts, he won two Cable Ace awards and an Emmy Award, respectively.  Short’s work in television also includes his co-starring, Emmy-nominated role in the NBC mini-series Merlin, one of the highest rated programs in the network’s history.  Following that, he co-starred in the critically acclaimed Alice in Wonderland for NBC, as the Mad Hatter.

Most recently, Short has received critical acclaim for a serious role – as Leonard Winstone on the lauded television series Damages with Glenn Close.