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Uncle Remus

American  
[ree-muhs] / ˈri məs /

noun

  1. an African American character in several books by Joel Chandler Harris who narrates animal tales to the young son of a plantation owner.


Etymology

Origin of Uncle Remus

First recorded in 1880–85

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The label said its music publishing arm Universal Music Publishing Group will receive Zappa's publishing catalog including album "Joe's Garage", songs "Cosmik Debris" and "Uncle Remus", among others.

From Reuters Jun. 30, 2022

Actor James Baskett was presented an honorary Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus, but the movie was perhaps best known for its Oscar-winning song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.”

From Seattle Times Dec. 21, 2019

He also documented and retold African American folklore, including the stories of Uncle Remus.

From Washington Post Jan. 23, 2018

Based on the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris, the film was set in the South in the late 1800s.

From Time May 13, 2016

Uncle Remus might well have heard of him, for some of El-ahrairah’s adventures are those of Brer Rabbit.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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