170. The Rescuers (1970)

J.B. and Eddie take on The Rescuers (1977), Disney’s thrilling animated adventure about two heroic mice on a mission to save a kidnapped girl. They dive into the film’s surprisingly dark themes, its impact on Disney’s animation legacy, and why it became one of the studio’s biggest hits of the decade. Plus, they discuss Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor’s legendary performances, the film’s abandoned 101 Dalmatians connection, and the surprising history behind The Rescuers Down Under. Stick around for Disney news, including a major Captain America: Brave New World breakdown, Andor Season 2 trailer reactions, and the bombshell report that Kathleen Kennedy is out at Lucasfilm.Timestamps00:00 – Intro and nostalgic childhood memories of The Rescuers04:00 – The film’s original connection to 101 Dalmatians10:00 – Why The Rescuers was Disney’s biggest animated hit since The Jungle Book14:45 – Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor’s perfect voice-acting chemistry19:30 – Disney Parks discussion: Why The Rescuers has no representation24:00 – Disney’s first animated sequel: The Rescuers Down Under connection29:00 – Captain America: Brave New World review and reactions48:00 – Disney admits its parks are too expensive, shifting focus to business outcomes53:00 – Andor Season 2 trailer reaction57:45 – Kathleen Kennedy out at Lucasfilm