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32 Years Later, a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Writer Addresses Racially Insensitive Casting
The unfortunate situation didn’t last long in terms of the show’s ongoing legacy; after the show’s second season, both Jones ...
‘Power Rangers’ writer admits casting black, Asian actors as Black Ranger, Yellow Rangers was ‘such a mistake’ — but star disagrees
Head writer Tony Oliver claimed he never connected the dots about the stereotypes until his assistant “pointed it out in a ...
Mighty Morphin Star Addresses “Mistake” Casting Comments in Dark Side of Power Rangers
Investigation Discovery’s Hollywood Demons documentary series recently shined a light on the Power Rangers franchise in the ...
‘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 ...
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‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Head Writer Regrets Casting Black And Asian Actors As Black And Yellow Rangers: ‘Such A Mistake’
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the first installment of the now beloved Power Rangers franchise, aired on Fox Kids. Though the ...
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Black Ranger Walter Emanuel Jones reacts to writer calling Black and Yellow Power Rangers casting 'a mistake'
For Walter Emanuel Jones, suiting up as Black Ranger in the mega hit Power Rangers franchise was nothing short of an honor. The actor responded to headline-making comments from Mighty Morphin ...
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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 the Black Ranger. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers alum recently ...
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‘Power Rangers’ actor splits with writer, says casting a ‘milestone’
Walter Emanuel Jones, the actor best known for his role as the Black Power Ranger in the 1990s “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” has rejected the notion that casting a Black actor in the role ...
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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 ... I'm Black, and I play the black Ranger — go figure," he says in a clip from the "Dark Side of the Power Rangers." ...
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‘Power Rangers’ star defends role amid casting controversy: ‘It wasn’t a mistake’
Walter Emanuel Jones feels that suiting up to play the Black Ranger in “Power Rangers” was no mistake; it was an “honor.” Jones is responding to comments made by “Mighty Morphin Power ...
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‘Power Rangers’ Star Walter Emanuel Jones Says Playing Black Ranger Was “an Honor” in Response to Show Writer Calling Casting “Mistake”
Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to be the original Black Power Ranger, regardless of what the show’s former writer thinks. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers star said “it was an honor” to ...