I’ve got a movie myth for Mousebusters regarding the The Song of the South. Since its last theatrical release in 1986, speculation has run rampant as to why Disney doesn’t release it to the home video market in the U.S. Most believe it’s due to racial stereotyping, the subject of happy-go-lucky slaves, etc.. Although the music, the ride, and even various segments of the movie have shown up on Disney Sing-A-Long cassettes, the full length feature is available only through private individuals ala ebay, etc…from which I recently bought a copy.

Now having watched Song of the South, I have come to this conclusion – the real reason the DVD has not been released is not due to racial issues, but rather—this precious Holy Grail of Uncle Walts, this Disney classic kinda…sucks!

I almost fell asleep watching this tale of Little Lord Fauntleroy sneaking around the plantation and hearing stories from Uncle Remus. And the high pitched southern accents that Brer Rabbit & company use really start to grate on the nerves after the first half hour. Now the animated segments are ok, but in no way should this thing be considered a classic.

So Mousebusters – Is the Song of the South not being released strictly because of race issues? With America voting an African American in as President, I think the real reason it’s not being released is because the movie stinks like Brer Bear’s scat, and they won’t move enough units to make it worth while.

Let the talk-back hate begin. Keep up the great podcast!
-Jim in N.C.

- Was there a sink hole that a crane sank in by the Odyssey at Epcot and that is why it is surrounded by water.

-Was the death at the America Sings attraction a Cast Member who got her clothes caught in the moving theater as my mom told me when I was 10 years old experiencing this attraction.

She will also be joining us for the next live call-in Show on TalkShoe – April 12th – noon PT, 3pm ET
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Thanks a bunch, now that I’m over 50 years old I had forgotten most of the things from my youth that placed me in with the geeky crowd. Being a low level DF I now get the tag for that but the end of the last show brought it all back like being shoved into a locker in high school. Was that the Casper Troopers Drum & Bugle Corp playing the medley? I don’t know which is sadder… you for playing it or me for knowing who it was. I only hope that you just grabbed some western music off iTunes so that you maintain the image of cool that I have of you two.

Love the show, listen all the time.

Thanks
Mike Mc
Wilmington MA