Julia's face when Suzanne comes on stage is SAVAGE!

@ashleyregina

Ай бұрын

When Julia says to her, “I don’t give a d*mn if you’re a California Raisin” I die.

I get chills when Charlene sees her friend.

@ssjjggjj5561

6 жыл бұрын

mraurora same here. I bawl my eyes out every time I see this episode. Kim Zimmer and Jean Smart were amazing.

@1Cheytown

5 жыл бұрын

It’s actually her cousin but I know what ya mean

@kattalady8114

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Chills

@3476122236

4 жыл бұрын

It’s her cousin

@chocolatecapricorn9418

3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal acting! The emotions brought out when Jean smart sees her cousin’s face. It broke my heart to see her reaction when she over heard the abuse. I’m in tears writing this! Lol

As an older black male, some blackface skits and photos, in my opinion, have truly been meant to discredit and totally mock our darker skin tones in an utterly wicked and racist fashion. Blackface is usually accompanied by jive talking/poor English, dreads, afro, a 40 oz bottle and somewhere in the photo/video will lie a slice of watermelon or a piece of fried chicken. That's the blackface that's always angered me! What Delta Burke's character, Suzanne, did was tasteful and not meant to hurt others. In fact, she looked like a rather cute baby doll on that stage. I was not offended in any way.

@jamellfoster6029

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 1,000,000% as a Mixed race lady...

@darwinapala960

2 жыл бұрын

So true....True..... though I am not a Black American I am native American, as long as the character in whatever show or skit is not derogatory or belittling I believe it can be in good taste and clean fun. The 80s were the bomb. People could have fun without hurting one another. How I miss those days

@arimackin

Жыл бұрын

No it’s offensive. It’s not funny at all. White ppl stay making a mockery of us even if it’s meant to be a “joke” our skin color and our race is not a joke in any way, shape, or form. I see this comment is 2 years old..:.i hope you’ve come to realize where ur wrong

@joyful-tv

Жыл бұрын

@@arimackin This episode just went off, didn't think she would actually go through with it.

@withonelook1985

Жыл бұрын

@@arimackin You've obviously never seen this episode. The other women tell Suzanne that black face is offensive and should absolutely not be done. The joke isn't blackface, it's that Suzanne is stupid. I also find it interesting that you get to decide what all other people of color get to think.

In reference to the Suzanne's brown makeover, when Julia found out she told Suzanne she didn't give a damn if she was the color of a California Raisin, she wasn't having Suzanne trying to look like Diana Ross. Hence Julia's expression when Suzanne comes on stage. I saw the original episode and I laughed so hard, I could barely catch my breath🤣

This is so funny...Delta is a treasure....❤️

"I don't give a damn if you're a California Raisin, you stay AWAY from us!"

@weirdgirl7475

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jackiehammack7414

3 жыл бұрын

jeff i love that line

Aw the Rowdy Girls episode. Loved it and I'm glad that Mavis took Charlene's help.

i'm black and it is hilarious! Suzanne was so self-absorbed and insensitive but funny. That's how some people are. and it is a laughable moment. I think funny is funny.

@novemberday8277

4 жыл бұрын

Poor Suzanne, she was just trying to be the best and most authentic Supreme she could be. 😂

@3monsters014

4 жыл бұрын

The waynes brothers went white face and nobody had a tantrum and this isnt offensive either. Its nit me t to be racist. There isnt any mockery.So in cases like this isn't one who is offended is choosing to be offended

@willams_uncrustables

4 жыл бұрын

popjunkie16 this was and is hilarious! 🤣

@kelliethornton7986

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting. It's hard for a white person to declare a blackface scene as not offensive, I'm not the one potentially being insulted. But this was funny. White Girls was hilarious too. Still can't hear A Thousand Miles (I had to look it up, ain't this white girl's theme song lol) without cracking up. Pure comedy gold

@Ronkyort0dox

3 жыл бұрын

@Private Citizen It was the same with Jenna in the 30rock episode but they pulled it off anyway.

One of my favorite episodes. Loved these ladies and sweet Anthony. Suzanne was always my favorite. In this episode Suzanne was nothing but authentic. She never did anything half way. I adored her and Anthony friendship. He was her best friend. She could always count on him to be honest, authentic and real with her. On and off the stage. God bless

I’m black and I found that shit funny back then and even more hilarious NOW!!! 😂😂😂 Typical Suzanne shallowness...she wasn’t racist, just silly as hell and ignorant.

@Jck9102

2 жыл бұрын

Her character was a diva.

I loved how pissed off Julia looked after she turned to see Suzanne and then looked back at the audience...LOL

@smallworldafterall09

5 жыл бұрын

Hillbilly Doughboy And shoves her!

Suzanne was never one to be PC but she didn't care because she didn't see it the way others did. Call it naive or whatever but when it came down to it, Anthony was one of her best friends whom she confided in more than Charlene, Mary Jo or even Julia. But if I had to choose a friend it would be Suzanne because she never hid her feelings so what you see is what you got.

Loved them all! Nothing this good on tv anymore! They were all insane. RIP Dixie! You're Julia had me lOL many a knight!

Reva Shayne on designing women. Guiding light fans know who she is.

@bkynbiker

6 жыл бұрын

Mary Ann Simpson in "Body Heat" , more like ... !

@ddylla85

5 жыл бұрын

Driving off the bridge..

@stephaniekelly8754

4 жыл бұрын

Im coming bud ❤

@idiosyncraticparadise1655

3 жыл бұрын

Noticed her 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

This show was a hoot! Love all of them but suzzane is just too funny! She just plain don't give a dam. I love her!

Wonderful way to weave in the issue of domestic violence. I miss those gals!

This was so funny and would definitely never happen in 2020. Man I miss the good ol days. Better shows!

This was a great episode.

This episode made me laugh and cry.

Yes, Annie Potts was definitely feeling it! I've often wondered how many Diana Ross (and The Supremes) clips she had to watch to get that scene just right! The way she worked her eyes, mouth and that pose with the arms stretched at the end/freeze frame wasn't something she pulled out of her own hat. To everyone that felt the need to address that the song was from Diana's solo career...we know that! In order to include all the actresses and to make that one helluva scene, they had to improvise a little.

@alanellaway8066

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Annie Potts was definitely the one that was most " into" it.!

Suzanne is one of the few who could do this and get away with it. She meant no harm she truly believed this was the only way to do it. This made sense to her and we understood.🤣🤣 As a FAN and STRONG, PROUD, BLACK WOMEN I approve!🥰🥰🥰

Julia look at Suzanne is so hilarious you can tell Dixie Carter was about to crack up 😂

Omg, I miss this show so much, I'm in tears...Jesus🤣🤣🤣🖤

Any body else loving the gowns?

CBS needs a night where they can bring back these classic NON POLITICALLY CORRECT EPISODES where America can truly LOL. We need this in these uncertain times.

This was Soo damn funny!!!! 😂

Annie Potts was taking this seriously 😃😃😃

I know some people were offened by Suzanne painted face,, but iam sorry it was just too funny Julia's reaction to seeing her! LOL

@donaldchump4327

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. I am black and I was hardly offended. It was Suzanne's obliviousness that made it so funny. That and Dixie's reaction. Man I miss Dixie Carter. She was the epitome of a lady of class and decorum!

@smallworldafterall09

5 жыл бұрын

Suzanne’s sheer cluelessness was comical yet again. If Julia hadn’t been outraged and MaryJo and Charlene hadn’t looked dumbfounded and tried to educate her, then it would have been a turn-off. And handled wrong! Suzanne’s outrageousness was always good for a belly laugh. God Bless Linda Bloodworth for handling things just right. And for a talented cast.

@Michelle-pn9xt

4 жыл бұрын

I think you want people to be offended. That way , you will have a reason sit home and complain.

@Michelle-pn9xt

4 жыл бұрын

@@smallworldafterall09 She was not clueless. She was a Supreme. They were clueless. She did not come out eating watermelon, wearing plaits/a rag on her head while her mouth was outlined in an unatural way. All she did was perform. Someone needs to educate you about racism/blackface and stereotypes.

@trvelnfool

4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldchump4327 yeah it's the irony of suzanne that makes this work. When she initially said she was getting darker makeup, of course Julia was livid and told her "you can't go on stage wearing blackface" Suzanne said "well if Dustin Hoffman was gonna play Martin Luther King, you don't think they would put makeup on him?" and Julia said "Suzanne that role would never go to Dustin Hoffman, it would go to a black actor" then a dramatic pause and Suzanne said "well I think THAT'S racist" it did more to educate people on the absurdity of wearing blackface in the first place.

"I think I look perfect! You're the one that looks silly."

The Supremes recorded this song in 1968 as part of the album they made with The Temptations called: 'Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations'

I loved this episode. Charlene's friend finally decided to leave her abusive husband. I remember them talking about "the rowdy girls" and how familiarity can be confused for love. I really needed to hear that at the time. It was so poignant and a perfect foil to the ridiculousness of Suzanne. I don't remember one bit of fallout from this. Never happen today. I bet we can't even watch the full episode.

To clarify things: Diana Ross recorded this version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." No Supremes. Diana Ross & the Supremes DID record "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" though as a duet with the Temptations on their 1968 "Supremes Join the Temptations" album.

LOL.... OMG! this episode was sooooooo funny. dana t.

I’m gonna go watch this episode on hulu. I loved this show! It’s called rowdy girls

Julia said, “I don't give a damn if you were a California raisin, you stay away from us!”

The album you mention combines the number one hits of The Supreme's and those of Diana Ross as a solo act all on one disc. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is Diana Ross's first (of six) US SOLO pop number one single. Check out wikipedia to verify for yourself...

@sheroderickjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

You are right. This is actually a solo song by Diana.

Just a reminder that this is still on Hulu but golden girls episode was taken off for having face masks.

@breathlesshaste

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about that! They were literally wearing mud masks, but this is still allowed?!

@Inthevoidtonight

3 жыл бұрын

@@breathlesshaste it’s really weird. I know golden girls is on a whole different level of popularity than this show but it’s still there and semi popular.

@darwinapala960

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, it's 2022 and they just showed that black face episode on Golden Girls. And it wasn't racist, it was a mud treatment that Blanche and Rose was trying out right when Michael Dorothy's son was engaged to an older black lady in this episode. And the lady's mom and aunts were there to talk them out of the engagement. This was a funny episode and was also educational in accepting others regardless of color or age.

That Suzanne

Ah the good ol days of TV when people just sat and laughed at it instead of taking it seriously!

@tacohombre3648

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you love the good ol days SMH ...

Before that, she also recorded it as a member of the Supremes on the album they made with The Temptations.

i am so delta

End of 2021... Blackface doesn't always mean racism... Some times it is a tribute to great people... ❤ I'm a gay man. Seeing people portray gays doesn't always offend me... It is the HATE that is awful, not the admiration.

Just as hilarious as the golden girls episode where they came out with the black mask on when Michael introduced his black fiance 😄

“Coveting? What kinda talk is that? Is that like Shakespeare or something?”

It was funny but it was also sad to see Julia knowing that she's no longer alive in real life

That's right, it was Diana, solo!

@michaelwilliams7822

4 жыл бұрын

Her first solo.The original was rewritten for her by Ashford and Simpson.

I like this show but it wouldn't go over today

@darwinapala960

2 жыл бұрын

None of the shows from the 80s and 70s would go over today

LMAO

What episode?

I’m surprised nobody from RPDR has done any of of these ladies on the snatch game 😅🤷🏽‍♀️

What season is this from?

@1Cheytown

5 жыл бұрын

Will Knott This is late but it was season 4

How is it more offensive to change your skin color than it is to change your hair color? I'll tell you: because we're taught to be offended. "Blackface" is completely different from what Suzanne has done here. With blackface, the person uses BLACK makeup with white lipstick and engages in stereotypical behavior in an attempt to be funny. I would think it would be more offensive to see a group of white women in black wigs pretending to be black than a white woman who took the extra effort to darken her skin to look more like the part she was playing. If that's offensive, then why aren't the wigs offensive? People need to learn to think for themselves and stop letting divisive political pundits tell them what to think.

If I remember correctly, the story involves an abusive relationship.

Oh Suzanne.....

This show focused on serious issues. This is a great example. Battered women...Suzanne's political incorrectness....Anthony's unfortunate incarceration😂 It raised the bar for tv to get a message through humour. Same with Murphy Brown. Both shows were created during the 90s. The decade of peacetime prosperity. I loved LBT.

I remember this as a kid. I'm black. It's hilarious

Actually this was a Diana Ross solo song. But get the point of what they were doing

My gosh!! How I remember all the episodes of Designing Women. And I remember seeing this one, and laughed so hard at Susanne for playing her part. Ooooh!! There's no way a white person could do that nowadays. It would be racist.

@sunncheria8088

2 жыл бұрын

It still is idiotic and racist and damn sure ain’t funny. It wasn’t funny then and still isn’t. 😠

@darrinleazer6784

2 жыл бұрын

I guess everything is racist to you

@sunncheria8088

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrinleazer6784 Nope, but Black Face is at the top of the list.

@darwinapala960

2 жыл бұрын

Don't Hate

@arimackin

Жыл бұрын

Yea….making a mockery of an entire race of ppl is RACIST. Not funny

Now days they would not only be cancelled for the blackface they would also be absolutely REAMED for the "cultural appropriation".

I think the worst thing is they say the Supremes. This was a Diana Ross solo song. I think Diana Ross and Mary Wilson both would be mad.

@maryeverling8238

3 жыл бұрын

Grow up dude….🙄

@sheroderickjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

You are right James!

@Jck9102

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryeverling8238 Um Diana Ross shoved Mary Wilson at MoTown 25. Just speaking the truth.

@gracegreen1859

Жыл бұрын

@@Jck9102 that’s not truth. Even Mary says she just stopped her from going ahead of the program cause it was a lot of people on stage.

you never go black face................lol

She was doing 2 much lol

Hope Delta Burke and production checked with African Americans and made sure it wasn’t taken the wrong way because yes the root stems from racism “black face” one example, I’m sure zero African Americans were asked their feelings ext about that, the hurt from our history is never properly acknowledged nor felt. Yes I can see the humor but the acknowledgment of the truth of where that stems from is rarely if ever acknowledged, just downplayed, looked over and my Precious Ancestors deserves so much more than that💯💯💯💯💯🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽✊🏽

who are these drag queens? The Supremes dressed better than that, lmao

It's completely wrong to blackface one's self. Dislike!

@gorgeous6737

2 жыл бұрын

Oh please get a grip

@arimackin

Жыл бұрын

@@gorgeous6737 it is wrong. White ppl been making a mockery of black ppl for CENTURIES and it’s not funny. Nothing is funny. I’ve rewatched this and it’s not funny and I’m someone who laughs at everything. Idk if it’s bc it’s my own race but there is nothing funny abt white ppl Continuously making a mockery of the black race shit is fucking weird. Painting ur skin black??? That’s so weird to me…it’s not comedy it’s just strange energy.

you never go black face................lol

@marthahoward8254

4 жыл бұрын

You do if your Suzanne Sugarbaker !! LOL