The SCENE That Took the Benny Hill Show off the Air for Good

The controversial scene in question aired during one of the final episodes. In this skit, Benny Hill played a stereotypical lecherous old man chasing after young women, culminating in a sequence that many viewers found distasteful. The scene featured Hill’s character cornering a young woman in a highly suggestive manner, which sparked immediate backlash.

The response was swift and severe. Viewers and critics alike criticized the scene for being blatantly sexist and out of touch with modern sensibilities. Letters poured into the network, decrying the show’s continued reliance on outdated and offensive tropes. Feminist groups and media watchdogs amplified the outcry, calling for the show’s cancellation.

The Benny Hill Show had long been a target for criticism, but it had also enjoyed a loyal fan base. However, by the early 1990s, the cultural landscape had shifted dramatically.

Shows that once got away with humor based on sexism, racism, and other forms of prejudice were being re-evaluated. The backlash against The Benny Hill Show was part of a broader movement towards more socially conscious television.

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