
David Yost, the original Blue Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, opened up to No Pink Spandex about his time on the show. During the three-part interview, David explains why he was written off the show and why his character was sent to live on another planet (just to refresh your memory, click HERE for some good ol’ Power Ranger plot synopsis).
David claims he walked off the set one day after being teased about being gay:
“The reason that I walked off is that I was called ‘f—–’ one too many times. I had just heard that several times while working on the show from creators, producers, writers, directors… Basically I just felt like i was continually being told I was not worthy of being where I am because I’m a gay person. And I’m not supposed to be an actor. And I’m not a superhero.”
Wow. I had no idea there was so much drama behind the scenes of my beloved Power Rangers. Kinda depressing, huh? I thought they liked everyone and everything, except for aliens, of course. I’m sad to hear David was treated that way, especially since I spent half of my childhood roaming around in the Pink Ranger outfit kicking a** and taking names.
After he left the show, David says he experienced a nervous breakdown. Luckily, he’s been able to rebound and has stayed active in television production. He recently produced the reality show Temptation Island.
I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the Blue Ranger.
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