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3272.7 #11 (DL Qual #5)
November 12, 2012 8:59 AM
Good morning! This day in Disney history, Nov 12th, 1946. Walt Disney's "Song of the South" is released by RKO & debuts at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. The film, based on the books by Joel Chandler Harris, is Walt's first major plunge into live-action filmmaking (although it also contains animated segments). The premiere is sponsored jointly by the Atlanta Junior League and the Uncle Remus Memorial Association. (The film & its songs will later provide the inspiration for the Splash Mountain attractions at Disney theme parks.) The hit song from the film was "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", won the 1947 Academy Award for Best Song. Have you seen this film?
Wow it's been awhile since I've watch that. I love your Disney history post I read it every time. Thanks again for sharing! :-) - bigpete
265.1 #869 11:39AM
Yep! I have a copy of this and watch it from time to time. This is a Disney classic from a different era. It has a great story and message. Thank you SMK, but yer not getting me on that ride! - MyPark
944.1 #91 9:01AM
Awe, no splash for you My park?! I have a new mission now. 😂😂 - Duchess_SMK 3272.7 #11 10:21AM
Uh oh. I knew I'd regret posting this - MyPark 944.1 #91 10:23AM
sounds like a meet up to make your wish come true.lets see each boat can hold 6 people and there about 30 boats so we need 180 mw for a full ride takeover. lol - pikarich 609.0 #178 10:24AM
Yes I have but not in a VERY long time! Thanks for the great info! Always love your posts! - MrsSchnooks
572.6 #193 9:05AM
I've seen it, but my husband hasn't. He wants a copy of it so bad, but we can't ever find one. - RCmom
2589.7 #20 9:05AM
I would love to buy it for him for Christmas if anyone knows how/where to buy it. I'd really appreciate it!! - RCmom 2589.7 #20 9:21AM
Hi. The full length movie is on YouTube. Just in case. - Sugarbuzz 44.3 #3873 9:25AM
Own it. Love it!!! - JenAnneWho
300.7 #609 9:14AM
Love this movie, one of the greats! I still have the music on an original vinyl Disney record, that we pull out and listen to :). Our movie broke a number of years back(VHS) and we were told by a CM that they do not sell it anymore in the USA! My In-Laws were in England last year and brought home a copy!! - hatgal76
202.7 #1587 9:17AM
One of our boys just returned from deployment from overseas. I should have asked him to see if he could find a copy. - Sugarbuzz 44.3 #3873 9:26AM
Thanks again for the history news. I haven't seen this yet but looking forward to it. Thanks. - RickChavez
2185.3 #30 9:21AM
This and Winnie the Pooh are what I used to watch over and over as a kid. - Philliprocks
276.3 #762 9:35AM
I have a copy. It's one of my favorite classics. Love the music! - CherryTreeLane
456.4 #269 9:37AM
Thanks! This movie looks really good I want to see it. - Goofy24
115.9 #2798 9:39AM
Yes, just saw it recently with my mini on YouTube. (Wish I had a copy...couldn't find one) - MissAmericaSings
273.6 #795 9:51AM
I couldn't get through this movie for some reason. - madsdad
1124.6 #73 9:51AM
I have the DVD...I got it at the San Diego Co. Fair a few years ago from a vendor who sells a variety of hard-to-find videos. I remember seeing it first as a child back in the 60's and my grandma explaining to me the non-pc parts and why they were considered unacceptable. I wish Disney would re-release it..it can be a great learning tool. - Gia
785.4 #119 10:15AM
I have actually watch this. Another funny thing since Zip-a-dee-do-dah was in that movie. I didn't remember that.... We have a 6-Flags here that plays that song like crazy. - dimplesdanie
607.5 #179 10:27AM
I haven't seen the entire film, but its on youtube right now if anyone wants to see it - BaseballMickey_CM
2840.8 #15 10:28AM
Thank you for mentioning that! ::goes to YouTube:: nice to finally meet you yesterday! 😉 - Duchess_SMK 3272.7 #11 10:37AM
Yes! Great to finally meet you and your kids - BaseballMickey_CM 2840.8 #15 10:48AM
nice two nice mwrs metting each other.=> - pikarich 609.0 #178 11:28AM
^^indeed! Crazy that it took us this long! Lol - Duchess_SMK 3272.7 #11 11:56AM
Love this movie. I have a DVD copy as well. Saw it for first time in the theater (early 80's). This movie should be totally restored and released. Spare no expense! With all the new technology for restoration, this movie would look awesome! They could easily make the animation fade-ins into 3D. - mightymike10
271.6 #812 10:33AM
Now THAT would be neat! ::sigh:: probably not possible though. With its current status as being viewed as "politically incorrect". - Duchess_SMK 3272.7 #11 12:00PM
Thanks to YouTube I was able to view this beautiful movie. My daughter lived it also. I really don't get the contraversial over this movie. Excellent!! - adventurerEnDisneylandia {AED}
278.6 #742 10:37AM
Oh man I use to watch this every single morning during summer at my Nana's house! - AshleyLynn22
747.6 #136 10:59AM
Thank you! ( I look forward to your Disney History posts) loved this movie as a kid! I still need to buy it though!! 😁 - melissa_ficent
317.9 #530 11:24AM
We have this movie and love it! - chipanddalefan
527.1 #217 11:49AM
I saw this movie for the first time last year, it was very good! - 7mouskedoodles
161.1 #2138 11:50AM
I've never seen this but know it caused quite a bit of controversy. Thanks for the info as usual SMK! - LilSterner
2656.0 #17 7:13PM
Thank you for sharing! I was hoping to hear some Disney history today! Also, this day in 1980, I was born. My parents were told I was going to be a boy and when I came out- surprise! 😃 - Vegan7LuvsStitch
799.6 #116 7:22PM
I saw this in theater when I was young but not when it was first released since I wasn't alive then. It must have had a rerelease in the 70's. Finally got to see it again this year. - MamaRoo
346.7 #419 8:46PM
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