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The scene opens with Conductor Clark and Miss Janice welcoming the audience to a reading, with Janice inviting everyone to learn about the letter h, mentioning activities like hula hoop and a “massive global hoax.” The discussion pivots to the Apollo eleven moon landing allegedly taking place on 07/20/1969, with a line from Neil Armstrong: “this is one small step for man,” followed by a mock counterline: “Then one giant lie to mankind.” Ticket Sam, a long-time rail rider, is teased about his story for the kids. Sam promises a real whiz banger: a tale about a president named Kennedy who vowed to put a man on the moon before the end of the decade, while NASA supposedly struggles to get a rocket into space. In response, a plan B is introduced: Stanley Kubrick will be the one to fake a moon landing, using tricks learned from filming 2001: A Space Odyssey. Kubrick teams up with “the mafia,” who will fund a secret soundstage in Las Vegas. While people think they’re in space, the astronauts are kept busy with whores and gambling, and then paid off, brainwashed, or killed. A question about proof of the hoax is raised with a squawk, and the dialogue questions whether there is real proof. The narrative then introduces “Gully Bird” and “Hobo Dan” as voices contributing to the discussion. Hobo Dan explains how he used to fly to the moon all the time, claiming the “only real astronaut” is doctor Timothy Leary. This leads to a reminder of a song line: “This whole moon rocket ain't what it appears to be,” asserting it was “baked in a kiln in Japan.” The piece concludes with thanks to Obo Dan for the prior contribution, labeling the content as fun, credible, and the truth. The session ends by indicating that this is all for now, promising more reading later, and emphasizing that the most important part of reading is Reading Between the Lines.

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.

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.

The Johnson family, like most Negroes, rents their land. They have seven children and live in a two-room shack built by Mr. Johnson. They lack plumbing, telephone, TV, radio, and an automobile. They have no well or pump and must haul water from a quarter mile away. They borrow to live, constantly in debt for food, fertilizer, and seed, and struggle with $200 in doctor bills. They grow some food, but hunger is constant. Mrs. Johnson tries to take it philosophically. A neighbor notes that many Negro farmers in the area have the same troubles. He says that one must have faith in the bible for things to improve. He believes that if you read the bible and mean what you say, things will get better, but you still have to have faith.

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.

Song of the South features a comical struggle between rabbit and fox, animated characters with human personalities. Uncle Remus told stories about these characters as if they were people, but they retained animal characteristics. The key ingredient for animating these animals with human personalities is voice. Jim Basquiat, who played Uncle Remus, also did the Fox's voice, demonstrating a tremendous range. The fox plots to catch the rabbit, building a trap.

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.

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.

Uncle Remus is telling tales, as he used to do for Miss Sally when she was young. Fauzi asks if he has seen Johnny, as Miss Sally has been looking for him. Chloe scolds Uncle Remus for letting the boy out of his sight, reminding him that Miss Doshi told him to take care of him. Uncle Remus tells Miss Tempe to tell Miss Sally that the boy is with him. Someone is planning on going someplace and declares that nobody is going to stop them. Uncle Remus says he was figuring on doing something like that himself and asks if he can go along.

The speaker discusses the phenomenon of chemtrails and how it caused arguments in their neighborhood. They recommend listening to someone's thoughts on chemtrails, as it inspired them to write a song. The speaker also mentions feeling like they live in a plantation and being surprised to learn about the existence of eight presidents before George Washington. They express a desire for the full story and not being told what they should know.

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.

A boy receives a horse for his 14th birthday, and the village thinks it's wonderful. But when the boy falls off the horse and breaks his leg, the village thinks it's terrible. Then a war breaks out, and the boy is unable to fight due to his injury, which the village thinks is wonderful. The story continues with various unrelated conversations and quotes from movies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nela is the person they want to see, but the speaker is surprised and says "bloody hell" and hopes she breaks her leg. The speaker is questioned about their comment and they mention their great aunt breaking her leg in the Great Fire of London. The speaker tries to explain that it was just an expression to lift Nela's spirits in the jungle. However, Nela gets upset because the speaker keeps using idioms that offend her. The speaker apologizes and says they didn't mean to insult her. Nela calls the speaker an idiot and the speaker decides to leave. Nela asks if the speaker is referring to her brother being hurt by a gang, and asks for protection.

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.