Article (http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/08/082106tvgays.htm)
Out of a total 679 series regular lead or supporting characters, GLAAD counts only nine gay or lesbian characters — 1.3% — appearing on eight different scripted network programs.
There are an additional five semi-regular recurring characters announced for this year. There are currently no bisexual or transgender representations on any of the broadcast networks.
The exit of shows like NBC's Will & Grace, CBS' Out of Practice and ABC's Crumbs leaves many of the characterizations of gays and lesbians as minor or supporting players, said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. In addition, he noted, there is a lack of diversity among this season's characters, with seven out of nine representing gay white men.
LIT:
funny ... because Bossom buddies was not a gay sitcom but it wads very tans ...(4 those wanting to correct: remember it was a comedy not an educational show, ok ;))
Is it because provably money is getting tight in the minds of execs, lookat Tom Cruses firing. I wonder if there were or not "gay pilots?"
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