I am going to examine how mass media representations of homosexuality have changed over time whilst looking closely at the text ‘Will and Grace’. After the termination of the ABC sitcom, ‘Ellen’, it didn’t seem like there was
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How has representation of homosexuality changed in the media looking closely at the text 'will and grace'? I am going to examine how mass media representations of homosexuality have changed over time whilst looking closely at the text 'Will and Grace'. After the termination of the ABC sitcom, 'Ellen', it didn't seem like there was going to be any show with gay characters as their lead cast, so it came as a shock when NBC's new show, 'Will and Grace' premiered. The show was co-created by David Kohan and Max Muchtnick and it premiered on Monday, September 21 1998 at 9.30pm. It featured Grace Adler (Debra Messing) as a strong willed, slightly neurotic interior decorator who lives with her best friend, Will Truman (Erick McCormack), a handsome gay lawyer in their New York apartment. The show is mostly about the trails and tribulations they face in their lives,...


