The Golden Girl: Betty White Kept Black Performer Arthur Duncan On Her 1954 Variety Show Despite Outcry From Racists
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#RIP to Betty White. In 1954, Betty White was criticized for having Arthur Duncan, a black tap dancer as a regular cast member on her show, The Betty White Show. The criticism followed when NBC expanded the show nationally. Local Southern stations threatened to boycott unless Duncan was removed from the series. In response, White said "I'm sorry. Live with it," and gave Duncan more airtime. | kweli TV
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#RIP to Betty White. In 1954, Betty White was criticized for having Arthur Duncan, a black tap dancer as a regular cast member on her show, The Betty White Show. The criticism followed when NBC expanded the show nationally. Local Southern stations threatened to boycott unless Duncan was removed from the series. In response, White said "I'm sorry. Live with it," and gave Duncan more airtime. | kweli TV
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