The production must have felt it needed to shake something up with this episode, and clearly felt it was necessary to turn undertones into overtones. The controversial scene in this episode does absolutely nothing to enhance the story, or further Sterling's character development. Moreover, it is (if possible) more cringe-worthy in its ridiculous execution than it is in defining the racial atrocities of an era. Perhaps it was meant to further display the transformation of ethos from the early 60's to the late 60's... It comes off as a banner waiving event, attempting to turn an ugly real-life happening into a marquee signal of virtue.
Review of My Old Kentucky Home
