If this is the case—

Then how is that wacky NY Times poll from last week correct?!

Farewell Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree, AKA "John Shaft". RIParadise, 1942 - 2023
Two views of Richard Roundtree. On the left, at 78 years old, on the right, in his 20s during the height of his "Shaft" fame.