diff --git a/Lib/idlelib/Debugger.py b/Lib/idlelib/Debugger.py
index 69c299b7bdf..c030588a3f7 100644
--- a/Lib/idlelib/Debugger.py
+++ b/Lib/idlelib/Debugger.py
@@ -306,7 +306,6 @@ def show_variables(self, force=0):
             gdict = frame.f_globals
             if lv and gv and ldict is gdict:
                 ldict = None
-        # Calls OldStackviewer.NamespaceViewer.load_dict():
         if lv:
             lv.load_dict(ldict, force, self.pyshell.interp.rpcclt)
         if gv: