Jim Henson’s classic series “The Muppet Show” started streaming on Disney + on Friday, but is now preceded by an offensive indemnity of content.
“This program contains negative portrayals and / or abuses of people or cultures,” reads the warning. “These stereotypes were wrong then and are now wrong. Instead of removing this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it, and spark conversations to create a more inclusive future together. ‘
The program, which aired between 1976 and 1981 for five seasons, features the new content alert across 18 episodes, including Steve Martin, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Debbie Harry and Marty Feldman.
Each episode contains the twelve secondary indemnities for a different reason, from Cash’s appearance in front of a Confederate flag to negative portrayals of Native Americans, Middle Easterners, and people from other cultures. In addition, last season’s two episodes, featuring guest stars Brooke Shields and author Chris Langham, are ruled out.
Last year, indemnity warnings were also added to Disney movies such as ‘Peter Pan’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘The Aristocats’, ‘Lady and the Tramp’, ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ for similar. depictions of stereotypes.
“Disney is committed to creating stories with inspiring and aspiring themes that reflect the rich diversity of human experience around the world,” the indemnity continues before directing viewers to the company’s Stories Matter initiative.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we are reviewing our library and adding advice to content that includes negative portrayals or abuse of people or cultures,” reads a statement on the Stories Matter website. ‘Instead of removing this content, we see an opportunity to spark conversations and open a dialogue about the history that affects us all. We also want to acknowledge that some communities have been wiped out or completely forgotten, and we are committed to giving their stories as well. ”