TV Comedy’s Come a Long Way, Baby! Explores Gays and Lesbians on the Small Screen
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The writers of shows like Ellen, Modern Family and Glee have helped to create a deeper acceptance and understanding of gays and lesbians in mainstream pop culture, making them cultural pioneers of sorts. A panel of today’s most accomplished gay and lesbian comedy writers, moderated by The New York Times‘ Ari Karpel, discusses how the medium evolved from the conflicted character Jodie on 1977’s Soap to shows like the upcoming The New Normal, and the delicate balance between portraying role models and just being funny.
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