Visible: Out on Television - Season 1
1 - The Dark Ages
Air Date: February 14, 2020
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
Air Date: February 14, 2020
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3 - The Epidemic
Air Date: February 14, 2020
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4 - Breakthroughs
Air Date: February 14, 2020
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
Air Date: February 14, 2020
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.