Thursday, August 4, 2011

Meet the Networks That Aren't Making the GLBT Grade



from WickedGayBlog.com by WickedGayBlog.com
The GLAAD Network Responsibility Index grades the networks based on the percentage of prime-time programming that featured LGBT characters, and assigns the networks a grade of excellent, good, adequate, or failing.

Among the broadcast networks, The CW, Fox and ABC were given high marks for shows like Gossip Girl, Glee, and Grey's Anatomy respectively. Still, gay males make up the bulk of LGBT portrayals in broadcast programming — on average nearly three out of four LGBT-inclusive hours contained gay male impressions — and transgender people were included in only 1% of gay-inclusive programming.

When it comes to cable, premium channels are breaking down barriers with shows like True Blood on HBO and The Real L Word on Showtime. And the big winner among cablers was ABC Family, which posted an 18% increase in LGBT visibility—out of 103 total hours of original prime time programming, 55% included LGBT impressions. Michael Riley, President of ABC Family released a statement to the press, saying, “We’re proud of our programming, and grateful for the recognition from GLAAD. We strive to reflect the rich diversity of our audience and the world around us, including the LGBT community, through strong characters and engaging, authentic storytelling.” Click here to read find out who the bottom 6 networks are!



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