Garrett Morris on a Black Comedian Calling Him an "Uncle Tom" For Roles on 'SNL' (Part 7)

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Part 6: https://youtu.be/R47jj9CQY-8
Part 1: https://youtu.be/sRHyBugep80
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In this clip, Garrett Morris reflects on his time in show business during the 1970s, a time when he felt a lack of solidarity among Black entertainers. He admits to certain decisions he made on “SNL,” which, in hindsight, could have been better. He shares a heartbreaking story of a black comedian who, despite Morris’s support, accused him of being an “Uncle Tom.” Shawn Prez highlights the additional pain of this accusation, given Morris’s roots in New Orleans and his active participation in civil rights marches and protests. Morris believes that his comedic decisions, which often had an element of satire towards both white and black individuals, probably led to misunderstandings about his intentions. He, however, maintains that comedy was his primary goal, transcending racial boundaries.

Interview by: Shawn Prez
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