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The changing depictions of homosexuality and gay marriage on TV
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Mar 27, 2013
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The changing depictions of homosexuality and gay marriage on TV
Since about the 1970s, from Archie Bunker to "Modern Family," American television has grappled with homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Alex Cohen talks with The Washington Post's Krissah Thompson about that history and how television has both challenged and reflected the country's views on the issue.
A promotional image of Mitch and Cam from ABC's Modern Family.
A promotional image of Mitch and Cam from ABC's Modern Family.
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Since about the 1970s, from Archie Bunker to "Modern Family," American television has grappled with homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Alex Cohen talks with The Washington Post's Krissah Thompson about that history and how television has both challenged and reflected the country's views on the issue.

Since about the 1970s, from Archie Bunker to "Modern Family," American television has grappled with homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Alex Cohen talks with The Washington Post's Krissah Thompson about that history and how television has both challenged and reflected the country's views on the issue.