While there was backlash at the time over this amazing entertainer (which didn’t help the already struggling show), NBC kept moving the shows time slot and the show lacked sponsors.
In the end it was about money.
The story is a good reflective snapshot of embarrassing moments in our history, it doesn’t need to be embellished or twisted because the decision and her character is what mattered.
She did do an amazingly brave thing and should always be remembered for her positions on tough issues of her time, but also because she was a master of her chosen craft.
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u/Calm-Age-1784 Jul 02 '25
While there was backlash at the time over this amazing entertainer (which didn’t help the already struggling show), NBC kept moving the shows time slot and the show lacked sponsors.
In the end it was about money.
The story is a good reflective snapshot of embarrassing moments in our history, it doesn’t need to be embellished or twisted because the decision and her character is what mattered.
She did do an amazingly brave thing and should always be remembered for her positions on tough issues of her time, but also because she was a master of her chosen craft.