The truth is even if the show was integrated which is what they wanted and could happen, they still couldn't dance with each other. Even on American Bandstand back in those days white and black kids had to dance with their own.
shareThe Buddy Deane Show, the show on which The Corny Collins Show is based went off the air, when blacks and whites tried to integrate. So, you're absolutely right. It never would have happened. However, it's a comedy. It has to have a happy ending.
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Then you're gonna love MEMPHIS, which actually has a similar soundtrack to HAIRSPRAY.
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