that is mickey rooney's character. critics in the past have called him a cringe-enducing stereo type. some agree saying, quote, by screening this film, the organizers are sanctioning the racism it contains and subjecting new audiences including children and asian-americans to a menstrual show of ideology. it is 2011. it is new york, and we still have to fight the hostile, hurtful world of 1961 hollywood. one of the organizers responded by saying they, quote, recognize one character is an offensive stereo type, but it does not negate the value of the film as a classic. speaking of american classic cinema -- see some people might call that catish. >> well come to the program. >> -- welcome to the program. >> i hate cats. they always look like they know more than you do. you should get rid of them. why have them around? they get fur balls everywhere. they are a waste of time. i hate cats. i don't know who that dude was who started it out. he is funny. >> you have never seen this show before. >> no. when i used to do cocai