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12 POPULAR CHILDREN’S TV SHOWS THAT HAVE GAY CHARACTERS
* gay characters in children's tv shows *
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Hollywood has phed a ncerted, dtry-wi effort for years to place LGBTQ-related entertament to programs aimed at young dienc, often tim operatn wh gay rights group GLAAD. * gay characters in children's tv shows *
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