Seinfeld announced that he plans to cast Richards in his new show, despite the actor’s past controversy that led many to believe he was effectively “blacklisted” from the entertainment industry. His response to potential critics was bold: “Don’t like it? Don’t watch.”

A Decade-Old Scandal

To understand the gravity of this situation, we need to revisit the incident that tarnished Michael Richards’ reputation. In 2006, during a stand-up comedy performance at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, Richards, best known for his role as Kramer on the hit sitcom Seinfeld, was recorded making racially charged remarks toward an audience member.

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