NBCUniversal To Remove ’30 Rock’ Episodes Featuring Characters In Blackface From Streaming And Syndication
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deadline.comDino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs Hollywood continues to slowly shift with the changing landscape of racial identity and inclusion, NBCUniversal has removed four episodes of 30 Rock from streaming services and syndication that feature characters in blackface.The request for the removal of the episodes came from show co-creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock.“As we strive to do the work and do better in regards to race in America, we believe that these episodes featuring actors in race-changing makeup are best taken out of circulation,” said Fey in a statement. “I understand now that ‘intent; is not a free pass for white people to use these images.
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