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...season, presumably in response to viewer complaints, the show introduced an extra character to the skit. Although he was also played by a white actor, the character was supposed to be a more handsome, intelligent, and articulate Asian. Whenever he came onscreen, there was a caption that read something like "Positive Ethnic Role Model." Clearly, the show's creators were aware that they were offending people. Their solution, however, was glib and insensitive, belittling valid anger with a ludicrously negative portrayal...

Author: By Aline Brosh, | Title: Old Racism, New Victims | 11/17/1988 | See Source »

...CAPTION: Which party can do a better...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Poll's Harsh Verdict | 11/7/1988 | See Source »

...CAPTION: KKR's LARGEST DEALS...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Special Report: Big-Time Buyouts | 11/7/1988 | See Source »

...CAPTION: WHO WOULD DO A BETTER...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Differences That Really Matter | 11/7/1988 | See Source »

...CAPTION: NO CAPTION...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Price of Power | 10/31/1988 | See Source »

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