I have ALWAYS adored this show. I think Delta Burke is criminally under- appreciated. The chemistry between the 4 is undeniable. And learning the back rounds of how 3.of the ,4 women's husband were on the show in some way. (Annie Potts is the only one who's spouse never appeared.) This show immediately takes me back to my childhood. Watching with my grandparents during it's first run. However I am really shocked that I am the first person to say anything about the handling of race on this program.
I am not talking about Suzanne though obviously her lack of empathy in anyway for ANYONE not just minorities is part of her characters flaws. No I am talking about the episode where Suzanne wears blackface during a performance. And yes that is something the character would do but the other three don't really do anything more than slightly giggle. As if to say..." Oh that kooky Suzanne. But I think as a black woman myself what bothers me is Anthony's acceptance as well. This could have been a quote " teachable moment" to really help non- minorities understand WHY its so hurtful and not CUTE or funny.
Clearly the writers knew how to make a serious. Subject funny. They wrote a exceptionally good story about Suzanne the beauty queen gaining weight. They actually won a Emmy for it.
Even if it's a little late i think we still can go back and look at this episode to see how we've changed so much for the better. And how all of us can continue to do the same.
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I am not talking about Suzanne though obviously her lack of empathy in anyway for ANYONE not just minorities is part of her characters flaws. No I am talking about the episode where Suzanne wears blackface during a performance. And yes that is something the character would do but the other three don't really do anything more than slightly giggle. As if to say..." Oh that kooky Suzanne. But I think as a black woman myself what bothers me is Anthony's acceptance as well. This could have been a quote " teachable moment" to really help non- minorities understand WHY its so hurtful and not CUTE or funny.
Clearly the writers knew how to make a serious. Subject funny. They wrote a exceptionally good story about Suzanne the beauty queen gaining weight. They actually won a Emmy for it.
Even if it's a little late i think we still can go back and look at this episode to see how we've changed so much for the better. And how all of us can continue to do the same.
I th.