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‘Power Rangers’ Alum Responds To Writer Who Called Black & Yellow Rangers Casting “A Mistake”
Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of ...
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'Power Rangers' writer calls casting Black, Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers a 'mistake'
Decades after casting decisions for the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" sparked outrage, head writer Tony Oliver has some regrets. The show, which premiered in 1993 and spawned a pop culture ...
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‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Head Writer Laments Racially Insensitive Casting Of Leads: “Such A Mistake”
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver regrets what he now views as racially insensitive casting for his Black and Asian leads, who played the Black and Yellow Power Rangers ...
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'Power Rangers' Writer Admits This Stereotypical 'Mistake' He Made in the Show's Casting
“None of us are thinking stereotypes,” former Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver said on the latest episode of Investigation Discovery’s new docuseries, “Hollywood Demons.” Oliver ...
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“Power Rangers' ”Walter Emanuel Jones Speaks Out After Writer Calls His Casting 'a Mistake'
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers actor Walter Emanuel Jones says “it was an honor” to play Black Ranger Zack Taylor in the ’90s kids’ series. “Incredible how many media outlets picked this ...
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POWER RANGERS Writer Says It Was A "Mistake" To Cast Black And Asian Actors As Black Ranger And Yellow Ranger
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids in August 1993 and became an immediate hit. Even now, it's still one of the most beloved eras of the long-running franchise. However, given when it ...
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‘Power Rangers’ star called ‘madman’ who got away with fatal stabbing: ex
Rachel Kennedy is still haunted by the death of her brother, Joshua Sutter, who was fatally stabbed with a sword by his roommate, "Power Rangers" actor Ricardo Medina Jr. "I don’t understand how ...
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Power Rangers Prime’s Flawed Team is Also Its Biggest Asset (Review)
Power Rangers Prime introduced the world to a new team of Rangers, though as we learn in Power Rangers Prime #5, team might be going a bit too far at the moment. There’s more to a team than just ...
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Power Rangers writer admits TV show’s racial stereotyping was ‘such a mistake’
A Power Rangers writer has expressed regret over the racially insensitive casting of TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Launched in 1993 on Fox Kids, the superhero drama was the first entry of ...
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Power Rangers Crew on How Cast's Push For Fair Wages Led to Firings
ID has unleashed another docuseries surrounding the Power Rangers franchise in the ID docuseries Hollywood Demons episode, "Dark Side of Power Rangers." Adapted to American TV by Israeli ...
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Texas Rangers Slugger’s Power is Emerging from Early Season Struggles
Designated hitter Jonah Heim did, too. But, the Rangers need Seager’s power in that second spot in the order to deliver consistently. Seager looks like he’s starting to turn the corner.