Four broadcast network midseason scripted shows feature gay characters, which has drawn praise from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), which said, "viewers can be both entertained and educated by stories on television that reflect the diversity of families and communities across this country."The four shows are NBC's The Book of Daniel, ABC's Emily's Reasons Why Not and Crumbs, and CBS' Love Monkey.
The Book of Daniel, which has been panned by the conservative American Family Association, features a 23-year-old gay son of a minister, and his bisexual sister-in-law. Emily's Reasons Why Not features a gay best friend to the lead character. Crumbs, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, has a gay son as one of the lead characters, and Love Monkey features a gay friend of the lead character.
"Images on television and in film have the power to help Americans embrace their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender family members, friends, and neighbors with understanding and acceptance," said Damon Romine, entertainment media director for GLADD.
from Mediaweek
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