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Schema interviewsDiversity in Entertainment: Why is TV so white? | EW
EW's got this article entitled: "Diversity in Entertainment: Why is TV so White?"...it has its moments, from WTF?, *shake fist*, *roll eyes*, to "Really?". Enjoy some of the article's snippets here, then go to the link to read it all.
"Cleveland Brown -- a cartoon voiced by a white guy -- is the only minority character to anchor a new series in 2008-09. What gives? As the broadcast networks prepare a predominantly white fall schedule, we examine where all the color has gone. Granted, his Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show, didn't even make it onto the fall schedule (it's slated for midseason)....""Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes sees progress in her diverse cast and those of other established hits — namely Lost and Heroes [and Ugly Betty]. But she still cites room for improvement: ''Do I want to see any more shows where someone has a sassy black friend? No, because I'm nobody's sassy black friend. I just want to see shows in which people get to be people and that look like the world we live in. The world is changing, and television will have to follow.'' True enough: It feels downright regressive to have to point out that minorities can be stars too, at a time when Will Smith continues to dominate box offices, Oprah is the most powerful woman on television, and Barack Obama is running for the ultimate leading role (you know, of the free world)."
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ooohhhh get over it!
There are plenty of "Black" TV shows with only one white person in it. If you're gonna whine about it go watch B.E.T.
And I'm pretty sure Seth didn't pick a white guy to do Cleveland's voice on purpose. That guy just happen to have the voice Seth wanted Cleveland to have. If you're gonna make a big deal out of it and think it's racist then don't watch it. JEEZ! I'm NOT racist but I swear black people need to get over "chip on their shoulder" attitude. WE DON'T OWE YOU ANYTHING!!
Posted by: Leah | July 8, 2008 6:47 PM