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Decline in LGBTQ Representation in Hollywood TV Shows

The number of LGBTQ characters in Hollywood TV shows fell more than 20 percent during the 2023-24 season, with declines seen across broadcast, cable, and streaming shows, according to GLAAD’s latest Hollywood report card.

Struggles of Unemployed Hollywood Writers

Unemployed Hollywood writers are turning to gig work like bartending and Doordash driving as studios cut spending, resulting in fewer TV shows being greenlit. The industry is struggling due to economic challenges, cord-cutting households, and unsuccessful streaming content.

Longest-Running TV Shows in History

A summary of the longest-running TV shows in history and the reasons they came to an end, featuring soap operas and children's programs like 'Guiding Light', 'As the World Turns', 'One Life to Live', 'All My Children', 'Romper Room', 'The Bugs Bunny Show', 'Search for Tomorrow', 'Another World', 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood', and 'Captain Kangaroo'.