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Connections: The legacy of Will & Grace and how LGBTQ characters are portrayed on TV

WXXI News | By Megan Mack
Published September 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM EDT

The sitcom Will and Grace is making its return to the airwaves on Thursday, after finishing an eight year run in 2006. Former Vice President Joe Biden credited the show with educating Americans about LGBTQ issues.

We discuss the evolution of gay characters on screen, and whether the show deserves its reputation. In studio:
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Megan Mack
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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