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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.

Milt found a challenge in Song of the South, a combination of animation and live action released in 1946. The animated sections were a high point, with rich characters. There was a bear with a one-track mind and the mind of a child, who was also slow witted. There was also a sharp-witted fox who outsmarted himself. The rabbit put on a show to outwit the fox, acting scared to trick him into throwing him into the briar patch, where he was born and bred.

The smoke was coming out of the chimney, and the light from the lamps was shining soft. Inside the house, the kettle was singing over the fire. Things was mighty satisfaction because Bril Rabbit done come back to his laughing place with the folks all around him what blond up. That night, he was the happiest rare rabbit, and that was the laugh in his place in the whole wide world. Daddy's here. It's alright. I'm not going anywhere. I'm gonna stay right here where I belong. We'll have more fun than the Bray Rabbit himself and will have the laugh in his place in the whole wide world. That's the truth. Things are looking mighty satisfaction.

Kingfish was always looking for a sucker to swindle, and this is happening in politics today. Tim Moore, the actor who played Kingfish, was a vaudeville comedian who once performed in a Scottish kilt with bagpipes. Moore felt the NAACP allowed the original Amos and Andy to become millionaires, but wanted to cut off black performers like himself as soon as they became successful. Jimmy Basquiat, who played on Carina, was also hurt when the NAACP turned on him for shuffling. He died of a broken heart because they didn't want to show him. He told fables like Uncle Remus, but they didn't want to show it.

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.

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.

The jackals and hyenas mock the lion, nipping at his toes and stealing his food. Their boldness grows as they encroach on his territory. Eventually, the lion rises up, unleashing his fury and swiftly overpowering them, reminding the jackals of his strength.

Disney has been combining animation and the real world for over sixty years. The speaker is in a forest to prove to Prince Charming that the two worlds are not separate. The speaker references Uncle Remus and Brare Frog fishing, asking viewers to identify what is real and animated. Test footage for Mary Poppins offers a glimpse into mixing live action and animation, showing pencil tests and a Dick Van Dyke drawing used as a visual reference. In 1982, Disney's Tron featured state-of-the-art computer animation.

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.

Walt Disney and his staff received numerous Academy Awards across multiple categories. In 1947, the Academy Award for Best Original Song was awarded to a cheerful song from the film Song of the South. The clip transitions to Arthur Duncan, portraying Uncle Remus, dancing to the song.

Ollie's favorite character triangle originated in Song of the South, featuring Brr Rabbit, Brr Bear, and Brr Fox. The Fox was a rich character, confident and driven, yet vulnerable to the Rabbit's tricks. The Fox would catch the Rabbit, but the Rabbit would trick him to escape, often involving the Bear to his advantage. The Rabbit could always use the Bear in escaping. An example is given of the Rabbit tricking the Bear into believing he's earning a dollar a minute keeping crows out of a cornfield.

Jackals and hyenas taunt and encroach upon a lion's territory, growing increasingly bold as they nip at his toes and steal his food. Eventually, the lion, fed up with their antics, rises up with ferocity, chasing them away and reclaiming his domain. This moment illustrates the lion's strength and dominance, reminding us that even the most patient can reach a breaking point.

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 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.

The speaker recalls being selected by Disney for the 1946 film "Song of the South" and providing the voice for Brer Bear. According to the speaker, Disney was looking for certain characters, and the speaker created the voice that they wanted. The speaker remembers that the film's release was not favorable, particularly among Black people. They felt that the character of Uncle Remus was a "shuffler" and that the film did not show a dignified or better side of Black people. The speaker notes the film was philosophical and contained fables.

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

In 1946, the speaker did the voice of Brother Bear in the song "Song of the South." On the left is Brother Fox, and in the center is Uncle Remus, played by James Baskett. The speaker is peeping behind Uncle Remus.

Walt Disney transported audiences to magical realms filled with fantasy, music, and characters, earning him more Academy Awards than any other filmmaker. This show explores Disney's Oscar-winning and nominated works, including "Song of the South," featuring the Academy Award-winning song "Zip a Dee Doo Da." James Basquette received a special Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus, a storyteller whose tales have been shared for generations. Disney was captivated by stories and their power to entertain, from folktales like Uncle Remus's Tar Baby to romantic fairy tales like Cinderella.

Song of the South depicts human nature through animal characters. The bear is presented as someone locked into one thought process. The rabbit is portrayed as a schemer and con man, exemplified by his modified scarecrow trick on Brother Bear. The fox and the bear exhibit cruelty when they tease the helpless tar baby, dancing around him and making fun of him while he is pleading.

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.

The speaker expresses frustration over the replacement of characters with more diverse ones, blaming Kathleen Kennedy for the decision. They criticize Kennedy for making the movies more "lame" and causing Disney's stock to decline. The speaker then mentions Bob Iger showing them a piece of ancient artificial intelligence called the panda stone, which was used to make movies appealing to everyone. However, the speaker faced backlash from racists who disliked the diverse characters. They decided to fight bigotry by making movies but relied too heavily on the panda stone, which eventually became unstable and opened a portal to another universe. The speaker concludes that this explains why Disney movies are perceived as bad.

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.

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.

Walt Disney aimed to combine live actors and animation in "Song of the South," creating a unified world for humans, animals, and cartoon characters. The goal was to transport Uncle Remus into a cartoon world while telling fantasy tales. A large cartoon set was built and lit to appear like a painted background, allowing animators to integrate animated characters into live-action scenes. This technique was unprecedented. The process involved close collaboration with head animators, using miniature scenes to plan each section. Animators could either approve the scenes or suggest changes, fostering a collaborative environment they enjoyed.

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.