Deleted Scene: Poor Unfortunate Souls (Alternate Song Version) | Disney's The Little Mermaid

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Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, and Emmy-winner for “Caesar’s Hour” would come to be known and loved by millions by her voice thanks to Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” which came out in 1989. She was not the first choice of directors Ron Clements and John Musker or the musical team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who reportedly wanted Joan Collins or Bea Arthur to voice the sea witch. Elaine Stritch was even cast originally before Carroll got to audition. And her throaty rendition of “Poor Unfortunate Souls” would make her one of Disney’s most memorable villains.

Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles. She said she saw her as an “Ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars.”

“She’s a mean old thing! I think people are fascinated by mean characters,” Carroll said in an interview. “There’s a fatal kind of distraction about the horrible mean characters of the world because we don’t meet too many of them in real life. So when we have a chance, theatrically, to see one and this one, she’s a biggie, it’s kind of fascinating for us.”

She got the chance to reprise the role in several “Little Mermaid” sequels, spinoffs and even theme park rides.”

Watch Pat Carroll (voice of Ursula the Sea Witch) speak on The Making of The Little Mermaid:    • Pat Carroll (voice of Ursula the Sea ...  
コメント (21)
  • @alexonhdll
    This really makes you appreciate the wonder and beauty of 2D animation... Also, RIP Pat Carroll.
  • @martinolisa1795
    Something about this version is dark and makes it much better than the actual cartoon. It’s really amazing. The little mermaid is a masterpiece and I wish they kept this original version
  • @jonathansmithCrabAuthor
    Does anyone else like the parts where Ursula spins around? Despite being a paper drawing, she looks solid, almost three-dimensional.
  • @MetroXLR99
    I recall another deleted song that was lore heavy. There was a verse in 'Fathoms Below' that revealed Ursula as being Tritons own sister (which would've made Ariel Ursula's Niece, and as such their interactions would be much more personal.)
  • @saintfighteraqua
    1990s Disney was peak Disney. We had all of these amazing films plus the Disney afternoon. I hope one day Disney gets back to this style. RIP Pat Carroll and Alan Menken.
  • @beatricebrown6581
    I love how the guy who “Wants to get the girl” originally had glasses ❤
  • @pinkishhaven5158
    The last part where the pace picks up truly is overwhelming that you can understand Ariel's being forced to sign. It's what someone pointed out that somehow lacked in the remake. They slowed Poor Unfortunate Souls down a bit.
  • @laverna17
    I miss hand drawn animations. I know it’s not really worth it. The time and money spent making it isn’t worth it but man, does it look gorgeous. I hope Disney makes a hand drawn animated movie. They have the money to do it, please Disney 🙏😭
  • @slothie01
    Theory that you probably knew and isnt interesting: Ursula was preparing the spell to turn ariel into a human from the start of the song because she already knew that ariel would accept from the start.
  • @Nichole.Monroe
    This scene was so creepy when she enters the cave. They totally missed the vibe in the live action. Ursula was much more evil and fantasically so.
  • @icecreamfanatic55
    They should start hiring talent again and not because of connections. Put talent first. This movie is classic!
  • @TheWhovinerd-1963
    You really have to appreciate the work of the artists who made the 2D animation for this movie. So smooth and flowing to the amazing voice work of Pat Carrol (RIP). I always find the part where Ursula says “your voice” to be really terrifying. I’m kinda sad they didn’t include this In the movie it would have been amazing and it would have added deeper depth to Ursulas character. One thing I love about the classic 2D animated Disney films is that during the villains song they are actually telling you their plan. The best example of this is Friends on the other side. Xx
  • @MrCalvinC32
    I think Disney could do an extended version with all of this material that they have here. It's basically the whole scene in its entirety. With today's technology, it could be done.
  • @BurgerwithPeanutButtter
    8:26 LOL After seeing this movie two dozen times, at least, and being able to play each scene in my head as they are in the movie, I can definitely say I was not expecting that. Made me guffaw. I'm so glad they decided to go with a more graceful, elegant emergence from the sea.
  • @BeatGoat
    Ursula looks even more like Divine in some of these drawings.
  • @TheAstip
    It's really interesting to see how things could have been - I'm glad they cut the starting monolgue. Not only did it not seem natural but it also changed Ariel's motivation from wanting to be human to wanting Eric - also makes her seem dumb rather than naiive in trusting Ursula.