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Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post) and June Thomas (Slate)

Alyssa and June tackle LGBT representation on television this fall. They debate the portrayal of lesbians on the new sitcom The New Normal. Alyssa wonders why gay people only hang out with straight people on TV. June explains why Lost Girl is the only fantasy show she likes, and Alyssa announces her favorite new character on TV. How great is The L.A. Complex? Finally, June and Alyssa review the progress LGBT characters have made so far.

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Critic Proof | Sep 22, 2012 | Alyssa Rosenberg & June Thomas

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