1. The Dark Ages

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. 14 February 2020. 52 min

Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.

2. Television as a Tool

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. 14 February 2020. 50 min

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.

3. The Epidemic

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. 14 February 2020. 65 min

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

4. Breakthroughs

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. 14 February 2020. 68 min

In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.

5. The New Guard

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. 14 February 2020. 72 min

Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.