In fact, my husband points out - it is BECAUSE they banned Little Black Sambo that the guys did not know what to do. Political Correctness strikes again.
Not entirely banned ... the original restaurant is still in Southern California:
We had a Sambo’s until 1979.
From the book:
And Black Mumbo made him a beautiful little Red Coat, and a pair of beautiful little blue trousers.
And Black Jumbo went to the Bazaar, and bought him a beautiful Green Umbrella, and a lovely little Pair of Purple Shoes with Crimson Soles and Crimson Linings.
And then wasn't Little Black Sambo grand?
The book was ahead of its time. It's obvious that Little Black Sambo is gay!