Contents:
- WHY DID 'GREY'S' GET RID OF THE GAY ROMANCE?
- HOW WILL & GRACE PAVED THE WAY FOR GAY CHARACTERS ON TV
WHY DID 'GREY'S' GET RID OF THE GAY ROMANCE?
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HOW WILL & GRACE PAVED THE WAY FOR GAY CHARACTERS ON TV
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