Diff’rent Strokes was a white-guilt fantasy where centuries of racism could be erased by Mr. Drummond’s wealth and big heart. The show exemplified American TV where trite, unbelievable scenarios are solved in a half hour and a catch phrase. The theme of Negro as pet, as spiritual guide and as a victim to be saved were all there exploitatively delivered by a cute kid with dimples. We ate that shit up.
Jeremy Turner's Stuff
Ruining my personal brand on my own terms since 1975.
Jeremy Turner's Stuff is using a slightly customized version of the If This, Then Theme. I hope that's okay.