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‘Scrubs’ creator Bill Lawrence on blackface scenes: “We almost thought we had a free pass”
Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence has spoken about his stance on the show’s use of blackface, after he requested three episodes were removed from streaming services.On the podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, hosted by the show’s stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison, Lawrence was invited alongside fellow cast member Sarah Chalke to discuss the decision to remove those episodes.“I did see some things directed at Donald and Zach and Sarah,” Lawrence explained, referring to reactions levelled at the stars following the removal of the episodes.“And everybody should know that the reason the word showrunner exists in television is that you’re the gatekeeper, and anything that get allowed on a show you have to ultimately take responsibility for.”He
