Outing a Gamble for Ellen on ABC's Ellen
In 1996 Ellen DeGeneres pushed to have her character Ellen Morgan reveal she is gay in a special episode. The move drew mixed reactions from sponsors and critics while ABC and Disney promoted it as a ratings event with star power from Laura Dern Oprah Winfrey Demi Moore and Melissa Etheridge.
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ACE VENTURA AND ELLEN HIGHLIGHTS ON TELEVISION MOVIES
TV listings sketch 1994 to 1997 programming with ACE VENTURA as a mascot hunt plot and Ellen DeGeneres choosing sexuality. Stars include Dan Marino, Laura Dern, Oprah Winfrey, Demi Moore, and William Devane. Also notes a 1961 Eichmann broadcast and April Fool's Day horror comedy.
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First openly gay lead TV character anchors changing norms
The article traces gay representation on U S television from the 1970s through 1989 identifying key milestones. It notes The Corner Bar 1972 early presence, Soap 1977 with Jodie, Love Sydney pitched in 1981, Ellen as the first openly gay lead, and thirtysomething 1989 showing two men in bed.
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GMA Hosts Face Shakeup Amid Ratings Slump
Philadelphia report shows Good Morning America studios braced for major changes as the show trails NBC Today in ratings. Joan Lunden and Charles Gibson downplay turmoil while weather forecaster Spencer Christian acknowledges anxiety over slipping from No 1 to No 2.
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