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‘The Real McCoy:’ How the folksy saying ties to an influential Michigander

Did you know that saying about “the real McCoy” is likely inspired by a Michigander? And July 23 was a pretty big day in his life.
Digital Spy

The Real McCoy's long journey back to BBC iPlayer

The Real McCoy burst onto our screens in 1991 and became the first all-Black sketch show on British television. But since coming off air in 1996 it hasn't been screened since – until now. In the wake ...
PBS

The Real McCoy

The fascinating story of Bill McCoy, one of the most famous Rum Runners of Prohibition. Rum runner Bill McCoy, earned the name "The Real McCoy" because he always delivered uncut, undiluted gin, rum ...
Essence

5 Questions for LisaRaye on 'The Real McCoy'

LisaRaye is back in the saddle again (she really does ride horses). The stunning actress and former first lady of Turks and Caicos gives us a peep into her colorful life (it’s not all white) on Season ...
Los Angeles Times

Did the phrase ‘the real McCoy’ derive from boxer Kid McCoy?

BOXING URBAN LEGEND: The term “the real McCoy” derived from a famous 19th-century boxer called Kid McCoy. The world of sports is rife with colloquialisms, many of which eventually work their way into ...