In substance they lie somewhere between the Southern dialect animal stories of Joel Chandler Harris ( Uncle Remus ) and the polished, witty fables of James Thurber.

Joel Chandler Harris's ' Br ' er Rabbit ' of the Uncle Remus stories is said to be patterned after High John the Conqueror.

The Brer Rabbit stories of Joel Chandler Harris had been family favourites and she later studied his Uncle Remus stories and illustrated them.

* July 9 – James Baskett, American actor ( Uncle Remus in Disney's Song of the South ) ( d. 1948 ) ( b. 1904 )

** James Baskett, African-American actor ( Uncle Remus in Disney's Song of the South ) ( d. 1948 )

Variations of the tale appeared in Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings in 1881.

The story also made an appearance in Nights with Uncle Remus in 1883, both by Joel Chandler Harris, in which the pigs were replaced by Brer Rabbit.

* Uncle Remus ( disambiguation )

James Baskett ( February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948 ) was an American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus, singing the song " Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah " in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South.

Uncle Remus as portrayed by James Baskett in Song of the South

In 1945, he auditioned for a bit part voicing one of the animals in the new Disney feature film Song of the South ( 1946 ), based on the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris.

Walt Disney was impressed with Baskett's talent and hired him on the spot for the lead role of Uncle Remus.

On March 20, 1948, Baskett received an Honorary Academy Award for his performance as Uncle Remus.

The film is based on the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris.

The live actors provide a sentimental frame story, in which Uncle Remus relates the folk tales of the adventures of Br ' er Rabbit and his friends.

Harris ' original Uncle Remus stories were all set after the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery ( Harris himself, born in 1845, was a racial reconciliation activist writer and journalist of the Reconstruction era ).

The film makes several indirect references to the Reconstruction era: clothing is in the newer late-Victorian style ; Uncle Remus is free to leave the plantation at will ; black field hands are sharecroppers, etc.

As Johnny sneaks away from the plantation, he is attracted by the voice of Uncle Remus ( the main character of the film ), telling tales " in his old-timey way " of a character named Br ' er Rabbit.

By this time, word has gotten out that Johnny is gone and some plantation residents, who are sent out to find him, ask if Uncle Remus has seen the boy.

Uncle Remus replies that he's with him.

After Uncle Remus tells a tale about Br ' er Rabbit's attempt to run away from home, Johnny takes the advice and changes his mind about leaving the plantation, letting Uncle Remus take him back to his mother.

" Baum mentions his characters ' distaste for a Hopi snake dance in Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John, but also deplores the horrible situation of Indian Reservations.

Ginny mentions that Uncle Remus told them a story and Sally draws a line, warning him not to spend any more time with Johnny.

Although afraid at the time of its creation of cramming too many historical details into the story, Rosa himself mentions in Uncle Scrooge # 383 ( November, 2008 ) that in fan mail he receives to this day, Guardians of the Lost Library to his own surprise is often referred to as "' the best Rosa story ' or ' the best Duck story ' or even ' the best comic book story ' (?!!

In the first season episode " The Stock Tip ", Elaine mentions she has an Uncle Pete.

He also mentions his Uncle Cecil throughout the series, so it implies that Uncle Cecil cares for Steve, who has a police record.

The poet Derek Mahon mentions Carnmoney Cemetery in his poem " My Wicked Uncle ".

Mary Ann mentions her mother and father in passing only very briefly, but references her Aunt Martha and Uncle George multiple times, leading some to believe that she lived with them and that her parents may be deceased, another connection to The Wizard of Oz.

The cab driver on the journey to Evers Chance's house mentions that he grew up being so close to Philip K. Dick that he referred to him as " Uncle Phil ".

He seems to idolise his Uncle Barney as he mentions him many times during the play.

However, Ginny's two older brothers, Joe and Jake — who are meant to resemble Br ' er Fox and Br ' er Bear " a big Bubba " from Uncle Remus's stories, for one is slick and fast-talking, while the other is big and a little slow — are not friendly at all ; they constantly bully Ginny and Johnny.

Uncle Remus takes the dog in and delights Johnny and his friends with the fable of Br ' er Rabbit and the Tar Baby, stressing that people shouldn't go messing around with something they have no business with in the first place.

Uncle Remus discovers the two dejected children and cheers them by telling the story of Br ' er Rabbit and his " Laughing Place.

Uncle Remus begins telling a tale of Br ' er Rabbit and the Laughing Place, and the boy miraculously survives.

Uncle Remus is also in the vicinity, and he is shocked when Br ' er Rabbit and several of the other characters from his stories appear in front of them and interact with the children.

* " Br ' er Rabbit's Laughing Place ": about 5 minutes and the only segment that doesn't use Uncle Remus as an intro to its main story, including the song " Everybody's Got a Laughing Place "

Not only did Baskett get the part of the butterfly's voice, but also the voice of Br ' er Fox and the live-action role of Uncle Remus as well.

As had been done earlier with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney produced a Sunday strip titled Uncle Remus & His Tales of Br ' er Rabbit to give the film pre-release publicity.

In one of Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus stories, Br ' er Rabbit escapes from Br ' er Fox by repeatedly pleading " Please, Br ' er Fox, don't fling me in that briar patch.

Joel Chandler Harris's ' Br ' er Rabbit ' of the Uncle Remus stories is said to be patterned after High John the Conqueror.

The Tar-Baby is a fictional character in the second of the Uncle Remus stories published in 1881 ; it is a doll made of tar and turpentine used to entrap Br ' er Rabbit.

The Mall Level concourse featured several statues depicting Uncle Remus characters, such as Br ' er Fox, Br ' er Frog and the Tar Baby.

* Br ' er Rabbit's patch for hiding as told in the Uncle Remus stories