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And y'all living. She won't let us get by, ma'am. What is wrong with you? I would hate to be your stepmom. Told you. No wonder she's back. I've asked you, please. You know what? You won't do all the kids. Need to be with no counsel. Because I

Miss Sally is upset that her son Charlie is out late with Uncle Remus, who was telling him stories. Remus admits he forgot the time while telling a tale about a bear rabbit. Sally tells Remus not to let it happen again and takes Charlie to bed. Later, Remus and Miss Dozier discuss the child, with Remus suggesting the child needs his father. Dozier says the mother needs the father too, but it will take her time to realize it. Remus suggests Miss Dozier write a letter, but she rebuffs him, stating she will ask for his advice if she wants it. Remus asks if Dozier is mad at him, and she says she is not.

The grandmother welcomes her daughter and grandson, Johnny, back home, noting Johnny resembles his grandfather. She instructs someone to show Johnny around the plantation and keep him out of trouble. Sally tells John she has to stay because her mother has enough responsibility already. John wants Sally and Johnny to return with him, but Sally refuses. John says he will have to go back without her. John tells his son he has to leave to do a job and tasks Johnny with taking care of his mother and grandmother. Johnny begs his father not to go, threatening to go with him.

Sally tells Uncle Remus to stay away from Johnny because he can't stop telling stories. Uncle Remus says he is just an old man who tells stories that have never done harm to anyone. He questions why the stories have lasted so long if they don't do any good. He mentions a hole he knows and that he was going to whitewash the walls. Uncle Remus says he was going away to Atlanta.

Sooner or later, you're gonna be hanging around and want my cooking again. You're gonna knock on my door; you've done it before. I expected you exactly then. You ain't gonna get it. You managed to come calling on bacon day and towed in three or four measly little pieces of firewood. Some folks does the work while others just visit, sitting around quittling and telling stories like Burr Fox and Burr Rabbit. Stick his nose in this hair picture, and we have Burr Rabbit stew. There never was a better cook in DJ parks than nowhere else. You ain't pulling no wool over my eyes.

Johnny was only trying to be like Brer Rabbit, but Miss Sally believes Uncle Remus's stories confuse him and make it difficult to raise him to be obedient and truthful. She asks Uncle Remus to stop telling him stories for a while because Johnny is too young. Miss Sally tells her mother that she can't overlook Johnny's behavior and that he has to learn. Her mother responds that without Uncle Remus and his stories, the child would be desolate and needs something to hold on to. She suggests that the boy needs friends of his own age.

Joel Chandler Harris is known for preserving plantation legends from his time at Turnwald and creating Uncle Remus, who tells them. Uncle Remus is presented telling the Tar Baby story from the motion picture Song of the South. He describes Brer Rabbit as the "most bodacious critter in the whole world." Brer Fox is curious about Brer Rabbit's whereabouts up on Chickapin Hill. Brer Fox says he will catch Brer Rabbit this time, unlike previous attempts. One character suggests knocking Brer Rabbit's head off, but another wants to fool him to prove who is the smartest. They believe their plan will fool Brer Rabbit.

Speaker 0: I'm going to have a good laugh. I'm young, carefree, and feeling silly. But I don't think it's right. I don't feel like it anymore. Jolinda, come inside quickly. Let's have breakfast together. We're a team, working together. I don't want to do something I can't do. Maybe it's better not to. We're going to the Efteling, having fun and going on rides. And then we'll go home.

The speakers discuss a trip to Atlanta, but one person lacks provisions. The first speaker offers to start at their place for cornbread and sweet tea. One speaker declares they are not going back and accuses the other of laughing at them. The first speaker denies this, saying the words remind them of a Br'er Rabbit story about leaving his briar patch. The second speaker insists they are never coming back either. The first speaker then seems to avoid talking about Br'er Rabbit, but eventually agrees to tell the story to stop the other person from pestering them. They claim Br'er Rabbit is the "most bodacious critter in the whole world."

A person pleads for someone to go home and leave a boy alone. They ask why the person is causing trouble and insist that the boy is innocent. The person tells the troublemaker to go away.

A child tells his mother that Uncle Remus is gone and asks why he left. The mother responds that she doesn't know but suggests that "mother" is to blame. Another person, Miss Sally, reports that Uncle Remus is getting in a wagon to leave.

Speaker 0 claims everyone is born into bondage. Speaker 0 then tells Mr. Harrison that he will help them, whether he wants to or not. Speaker 0 expresses surprise or excitement.

I was taken from a Savannah jail, handcuffed, chained, and leased to a convict labor camp for a year. All because someone wanted to invite white folks to the cookout. Let's calm down and have a good time. Della, put that knife down and play some real music. I want to hear Luther's "Never too much."

Mister John is distraught, talking as if his heart is breaking. He was in the bull pasture, attempting to prevent uncle Remus from leaving.

Uncle Remus says there are ways to learn about a mule's hind feet besides getting kicked. He claims that tales about critters apply to people, but some folks aren't tuned in to listening because they're too busy with their own troubles. Miss Sally and Mister John are traveling to the plantation with Johnny. Johnny asks if Grandma is mad at them because of what Daddy writes in the newspaper, and if his parents are mad at each other. They hear frogs, and Mister John recalls catching frogs as a child and releasing them in Grandma's milk house after hearing a story from Uncle Remus about Brethrau. Aunt Tempe confirms the story about Brethrau is about having a tail and losing it. Johnny asks if Uncle Remus is real, and Aunt Tempe says he is, and to tell a tale about Bloody Rabbit to know he's real.

A child is looking for their dog, Tingy. The child's uncle says Tingy is back at the Favors, where he belongs. The child says Tingy is their dog, given to them by Jenny. The uncle says the child's mother told them to take the dog back, and she doesn't like that it hasn't been done. The child says Tingy wasn't bothering anyone and that they love him. The uncle says the mother knows best. The child believes Jake will drown Tingy. The uncle says the puppy is gone, and that's that. The child accuses the uncle of not caring. The uncle says he is no good to anybody and will not be telling any more stories. The child says the uncle is their best friend.

Speaker 0 asks Angel, who is 12 years old, how she is doing. He mentions not smiling until she's 30. Speaker 1 talks about liking kids more than adults. They discuss getting someone to do something. Speaker 0 mentions grandpa and what his dad used to say to his granddaughter.

There once was a Br'er Rabbit, the most bodacious critter. In those days, critters and folks were close, and it was a zippity doo dah day. Br'er Rabbit was in a bad mood and leaving his briar patch, the place where he was born and raised, for good. He claimed the briar patch brought him nothing but trouble, and this was the place he belonged away from. Uncle Remus warned him that he can't run away from trouble and there ain't no place that far. Br'er Rabbit had made up his mind and wasn't ever coming back, stating he could take care of himself. Uncle Remus knew he was heading straight for a whole mess of brand new trouble.

They didn't let us go today. I take responsibility for that. I know you care, buddy.

What’s all this equipment for? It’s for my documentary on the sailor man. Tonight’s the last chance to investigate. They know about the stories surrounding this place. I don’t believe in ghosts; the sailor man is real and doesn’t like visitors. If she’s just doing a school project, why isn’t she answering her phone? What should I do? She mentioned they’d be at the old candy factory, right? That place closed down 20 years ago due to spinach contamination.

Br'er Fox is determined to catch Br'er Rabbit, who he believes is a source of trouble. He plans to trap Br'er Rabbit using a tar baby. Br'er Fox gathers tar and other materials to create the tar baby's head, emphasizing the need for eyes and a nose. Another speaker expresses doubt about the plan. Br'er Fox adds hair to make it look more natural and considers adding a hat. Just as Br'er Fox finishes preparing the tar baby, Br'er Rabbit comes down the road.

Someone finds a "spooky, creepy" scene. They then see "Joe" taking candy, and remark that "candy's for the kids." The speaker recognizes someone, then asks, "Who are you?" Finally, the speaker asks, "Are we gonna let her get away with this? She took everything."

Uncle Remus says there are ways to learn about mules without getting kicked and that animal tales can teach lessons if one listens. Miss Sally and Mister John are traveling to the plantation with Johnny, who asks if his grandma is mad at them because of what his daddy writes in the newspaper. They hear frogs, and Mister John recalls catching frogs as a child and releasing them in his grandma's milk house after hearing a story from Uncle Remus about Brethrau. Aunt Tempe asks how there can be a tail when there ain't no tail. Johnny asks if Uncle Remus is real, and Aunt Tempe confirms he is, saying to tell a tale about Br'er Rabbit to know he's real.

A person pleads for someone to go home and leave a boy alone. They ask why the person is causing trouble and insist that the boy is innocent. The person tells the troublemaker to go away.

Speaker 0 expresses affection and playfully scolds Speaker 1 for leaving town without saying goodbye. Speaker 0 says they almost had Speaker 1 arrested for leaving without a goodbye hug. Speaker 1 asks if Speaker 0 received their "nose." Speaker 0 says they miss Speaker 1 and wishes they could make their Christmas happier, but Congress prevented them from going home for Christmas. Speaker 0 threatens to punish Speaker 1 if they leave without saying goodbye again. Speaker 1 says they will get a vitamin B shot from Doctor Travail when Speaker 0 returns. Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 to do that and expresses gratitude.