Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’ By Eric Todisco Published Nov. 13, 2024, 4:49 p.m. ET ...

13. Of the two, Margret had the head for business, helping H.A. negotiate a four-book contract that led to the original Curious George book, published in 1941. The deal was for $1,000.¹ 14.

‘Curious George’ The first “Curious George” book starts with George in Africa. And a page in, the man with the yellow hat says, “What a nice monkey. I would like to take him home with me.” ...