LIRC 0.8.* crashes mplayer

[sdw <sw...@ma...>]

  In an attempt to get my prv-150MCE remote and transceiver working I
installed the newest 0.8.1pre4 
version of the lirc.  While the remote and transceiver now function
perfectly my Mplayer now crashes with a 
segmentation fault. 

Return from Mplayer:

<snip>
91 audio & 204 video codes
Opening joystick device /dev/input/js0
Setting up LIRC support...
Segmentation fault


After a "make uninstall" of the lirc the mplayer functions again
perfectly. 

This is the  last issue I have to getting my Mythtv system up and
running. 
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Stephen