Good thread Jerry.

I watched Song of the South as a youngster in the early 50's. I was a white boy that loved Uncle Remus as a kind ole man singin' my favorite song 'Zipadeedodah'. 50 years later I still fondly think of that song and the fine black man singing it. I looked up to him as I would any good, kind man regardless of his skin color. I spent my younger years growin' up in the South and as a 6 year old kid knew that separate drinkin' fountains and restrooms for blacks and whites was not right. I milked cows and did farm labor with some of the poorest back folks in the backwoods of east Texas. I respected them and their families. They were hard working, humble people whom I considered as good as, or in many ways, as better humans than my white brethren or me. I later worked side-by-side with many good black soldiers in the Army.

The gentleman that played Uncle Remus was perfect for the part. Man, I miss him and Brer' Rabbit! Bring back 'Song of the South' and those fabulous memories!

Cruiser