In case you ain't know, there were a couple episodes of Cartoon Network's The Boondocks that were banned from TV.
Not because they were controversial or (any more) offensive (than usual), but because Reginald Hudlin -- President of BET Networks and one of The Boondocks' Executive Producers -- didn't appreciate having himself and his network clowned. I'm not sure if there are more banned episodes, but if there are, I'll have 'em here soon enough. 'Til then, here are the first two:
Season 2, Episode 14
In this one, Huey goes on a hunger strike until BET is pulled off the air 'cause he says the network is out to destroy Black people.
Season 2, Episode 15
The hunger strike didn't work and not only is BET still on-air, but they're developing new programming -- including a reality show starring Uncle Ruckus!
Aaron McGruder's a fuckin' genius.
Monday, March 24, 2008
BANNED BOONDOCKS
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i fux wit the boondocks, it's a smart, controversial show yet funny as hell. and in between all of that they some how throw a message in there, some get it, some dont. but i can see dude from BET banning those shows, some people hate what they see when they look in the mirror. and that's why i like the boondocks, they're not afraid to tell it like it is. let's just admit it, BETs programming hasnt been stellar at all. they thought they were cleaning up by taking off UNCUT (which came on a 2am) but the bulk of the shows are obvious duplicates of programming on other networks(i.e. college hill/real world, 106 and park/trl) either that or they are resurrecting older shows from way back (different strokes, thea, living color, wayans bros, etc..) Now that i think about it, in using the term "Black Entertainment Television" i guess we are easily entertained.
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