• [NEWS] Disney adds disclaimer to some "The Muppet Show" episodes

    From Your Name@21:1/5 to All on Mon Feb 22 08:23:14 2021
    XPost: alt.tv.muppets

    Disney are again trying to appease the "Politically Correct" morons
    while thankfully not stupidly deleting them. :-\


    From Variety.com ...


    Disney Plus Adds Content Disclaimer
    to Select 'The Muppet Show' Episodes
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    Disney Plus has added a content disclaimer to the beginning
    of 18 episodes of "The Muppet Show," which started streaming
    on the platform on Friday.

    "This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment
    of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and
    are wrong now," the disclaimer reads. "Rather than remove this
    content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from
    it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future
    together."

    The disclaimer has been added to a total of 18 episodes
    throughout the show's five seasons, including those guest
    hosted by Jim Nabors, Joel Grey, Steve Martin, Peter Sellers,
    Cleo Laine, James Coco, Spike Milligan, Crystal Gayle, Kenny
    Rogers, Beverly Sills, Jonathan Winters, Alan Arkin, James
    Coburn, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Debbie Harry, Wally Boag and
    Marty Feldman. The label has been added to each episode for a
    different reason; but for example, during Cash's episode, he
    sings in front of a confederate flag. The disclaimer appears
    at the beginning of these episodes for 12 seconds.

    "Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational
    and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of
    the human experience around the globe," the disclaimer
    continues. "To learn more about how stories have impacted
    society visit: www. Disney.com/StoriesMatter."

    A representative for Disney Plus declined Variety's request
    to comment on the matter. However, Disney's Stories Matter
    initiative outlines the platform's reasoning for adding the
    labels to its content.

    "As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion,
    we are in the process of reviewing our library and adding
    advisories to content that includes negative depictions or
    mistreatment of people or cultures," a statement on Disney's
    website says. "Rather than removing this content, we see an
    opportunity to spark conversation and open dialogue on history
    that affects us all. We also want to acknowledge that some
    communities have been erased or forgotten altogether, and
    we're committed to giving voice to their stories as well."


    <https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/disney-plus-the-muppet-show-content-disclaimer-1234911964/>

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