I can relate to Fern. She had every right to stop her dad from killing Wilbur. You can't just kill a poor, helpless, little runt just because it may seem like trouble.
I remembered watching Charlotte's Web (1973) on The Disney Channel way back in 1992 during The Magical World of Disney Fern: Control myself? This is a matter of life and death, and you say control yourself. Fern: But it's unfair. If I had been very small, would you have killed me? Fern: I don't see any difference. This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of. Charlotte's Web belongs to Paramount Pictures and/or Hanna-Barbera Productions The Disney Channel belongs to The Walt Disney Company
Some trivia: Pamela Ferdin,who voiced Fern here,had also voiced Lucy in A boy named Charlie Brown,which came out four years before this(1969,and the year I was born!),and Avery,Fern's brother,was voiced by none other than the late Danny Bonaduce(Danny Partridge on the Partridge Family,which was still in production at the time,of course.)
It still breaks my heart to notice Wilbur’s mom not reacting to his helpless squealing while he tried to nurse off of her. I understand most animal mothers are really exhausted after giving birth, but I can’t stand the idea of a mother not reacting to her baby’s crying.😔
Yep Speaking of broken hearts, I have watched a scene from The Princess Diaries (2001) which made Helen Thermopolis very upset about what happened at the beach earlier (in a mother's eye), causing Amelia "Mia" Thermopolis (her 16 year old girl) to cry so badly (similar to Lori and Jess Aarons) Fern: Control myself? This is a matter of life and death, and you say control yourself. Fern: But it's unfair. If I had been very small, would you have killed me? Fern: I don't see any difference. This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of. Helen Thermopolis: My mom always told me I couldn't cry and to be a big girl. You've been hurt, so you just cry. Amelia "Mia" Thermopolis: [bawling] It was really bad. My foot didn't even pop. [continues sobbing]
Speaking of music did you know the same musical team that gave you the songs in the film did Mary Poppins the jungle book the Aristocats Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and all that stuff
Kathleen's Web Jennifer Sturgeon Saves Aron Amaya Jennifer Sturgeon Running Off Disappointed And Worsening: Marc Marc Marc Marc Stop Don't Kill It It's Unfair Marc Ake: Mrs. Jen You'll Have To Learn To Control Yourself Jennifer Sturgeon Horrible Frustrating: Control Myself This Is A Matter Of Life And Death And You Talk About Controlling Myself Marc Ake: Now Mrs. Jen I Know More About Raising Amaya's Than You Do A Weakling Makes Trouble Now Run Along Jennifer Sturgeon Sad Terrible And Crying: But It's Unfair If I'd Been Very Small Would You Have Killed Me Marc Ake: Oh Certainly Not A Little Girl Is One Thing A Runty Amaya Is Another Jennifer Sturgeon Tears And Crying: I Don't See Any Difference This Is The Most Terrible Case Of Injustice I Ever Heard Of Marc Ake: Oh Yeah I've Got A Good Mind To Let You Raise This Student Then You'd See What Trouble A Student Can Be Jennifer Sturgeon Asking Him For Permission: Oh Marc Would You Please Marc Ake: Alright He's Yours Saved From An Untimely Death Jennifer Sturgeon Happy: Look At Him He's Absolutely Perfect His Name Is Aron Marc Ake: A Student Doesn't Grow Fat On Kisses And Hugs Take Him Inside And Lunch Him
