Visible: Out on Television

2020 - 2020

The Dark Ages

14th February 2020

Episode 1

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

Television as a Tool

14th February 2020

Episode 2

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

The Epidemic

14th February 2020

Episode 3

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

Breakthroughs

14th February 2020

Episode 4

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

The New Guard

14th February 2020

Episode 5

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

Top Cast

Janet Mock•Margaret Cho•Asia Kate Dillon

Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.

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Blake Neely

Music

David Bender

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David Permut

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Jessica Hargrave

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Wanda Sykes

Executive Producer

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Wilson Cruz

Executive Producer

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Ryan White

Executive Producer

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