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Some series have edited out blackface scenes, while others like have removed the episodes in their entirety.
Some TV creators haveexpressed their supportfor the decision, while others have expressedsilenceordisapproval.
I understand now that intent is not a free pass for white people to use these images.
I apologize for pain they have caused.
Going forward, no comedy-loving kid needs to stumble on these tropes and be stung by their ugliness.
Scrubs
At the request of series creator Bill Lawrence and ABC Studios, Huluremoved three episodesofScrubs.
All three episodes featured white characters in blackface.
My Friend the Doctor (Season 3, Episode 8): Zach Braffs character J.D.
in blackface, a bald cap, and Turks surgical scrubs.
My Jiggly Ball (Season 5, Episode 4): J.D.
fantasizes about having a half-Elliot, half-Turk roommate, played by Sarah Chalke in blackface.
My Chopped Liver (Season 5, Episode 17): There is a flashback to Turk and J.D.
going to visit Turks frat in whiteface and blackface, respectively.
It is implied that J.D.
gets beat up for the stunt.
It will also be removed from the episode whenThe Officemoves to the Peacock streaming platform.
Blackface is unacceptable and making the point so graphically is hurtful and wrong.
I am sorry for the pain that caused.
Both depictions involve offensive wigs, accessories, prosthetics, and accents.
Paul Walter Hauser plays a misfit Juggalo high schooler named Richie who also appears in blackface.
Dee plays Murtaughs daughter, also in blackface.
Frank plays Native American crime boss Chief Lazarus again.
Hulu, ABC Studios, and series creator Susan Harris havent commented about the removal of the episode.
On social media, Cross and Bob Odenkirkexpressed disappointmentwith Netflixs decision.
Lucasposted to social mediaafter the removal, apologizing for having depicted these characters.
Once again we want to make it clear that it was wrong and we are very sorry.
Both shows featured white actors playing black characters.The League of Gentlemenis still available on BBC iPlayer.
Noel Fielding has yet to respond toThe Mighty Booshbeing removed over his Spirit of Jazz character.
He added that the character is just an otherworldly human.
After Netflix removed the series, the Australian Broadcasting Corporationlaunched a harm and offence auditof its programming.
Lilley hasnt responded to the removal.
