‘Kramer’ Apologizes for Racist Tirade
Michael Richards (Kramer from "Seinfeld") went on David Letterman to try to make amends for repeatedly hurling the N-word at African-Americans at a recent stand-up performance. The only winner in this situation: Mel Gibson, who's breathing a little easier now that he's got company in Camp Intolerance.Michael Richards (Kramer from “Seinfeld”) went on David Letterman to try to make amends for repeatedly hurling the N-word at African-Americans at a recent stand-up performance.
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