Quantum Leap (TV Series)

The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955 (1989)

Susan French: Miz Melny Trafford

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• [Sam and Miz Melny are discussing civil rights issues] 

  Miz Melny : Nobody's gonna change the way things are.

  Sam : But they will. Blacks are gonna unite...

  Miz Melny : "Blacks"?

  Sam : Blacks. That's what they'll- That's what we'll be called instead of Negroes.

  Miz Melny : What's in God's name's wrong with being called a Negro?

  Sam : Maybe it's just a little too close to nigger.

  Miz Melny : [sternly]  I've *never* used that word, Jesse. Not to your face or behind your back.

• Miz Melny Trafford : [Being attended]  What are you doin'?

  Dr. Sam Beckett : I'm just checkin' to see if you're all right.

  Miz Melny Trafford : Since when did you get a medical degree?

  Dr. Sam Beckett : Well, I've done some doctoring in my time.

  Miz Melny Trafford : Well, I'll thank you to please keep your colored voodoo to yourself!