Ted Danson Apologizes for Blackface at Whoopi Goldberg's 1993 Roast, Calls It 'Arrogant and Stupid'
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Summary
Ted Danson reflects on and apologizes for wearing blackface at Whoopi Goldberg's 1993 Friars Club roast, calling his actions "arrogant and stupid." He explains he thought he was being edgy with a satirical joke about their interracial relationship, and expresses regret that Whoopi Goldberg has had to defend him over the years.
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· 4 pulledPoor Whoopi Goldberg has had to defend me over the years, sweetly and gracefully.
So the last thing she probably wants to do is be put in this position again.
I thought I was being edgy
forever apologetic
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