CBS President: Network Adding More Gay Characters to Its Shows

[davidinalameda]

CBS will introduce more gay characters on its scripted programs in response to recently receiving a failing grade from GLAAD, CBS President Nina Tassler said Wednesday.

"I'm very disappointed in our track record so far," Tassler said at the Telvision Critics Association fall previews. "We know and we will do better."

Tassler said The Good Wife will introduce the gay brother of Julianna Margulies' Alicia in the new season. She also added that there would be a recurring gay character on S#*! My Dad Says and that Jeff and Audrey (Patrick Warburton and Megyn Price) will choose a lesbian surrogate on Rules of Engagement.

"Once you come out of your pilot development season disappointed with yourself, you go into the current series season and look for every opportunity we can to improve the numbers we have represented in the cast," Tassler said. "We're going to do that, and we'll continue to focus on that as we go into development season. We're not happy with ourselves."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/CBS-Gay-Characters-1021118.aspx

[nickinSTL]

1. will they actually allow gay actors

to play the parts?

and will they actually play real people rather than stereotypes?

(I know, I'm probably asking too much of network tv)

[mitchtv]

2. Gee, some people want everything

what next, a pony?