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The 2001-2002 Television Season: Recurring Roles
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Recurring lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender characters in original, primetime broadcast, and cable programming for the 2001-2002 television season include:

American Embassy
drama
CANCELLED 5/17/01
Fox, Mondays, 9:00 PM
http://www.fox.com/embassy

Gary (Michael Cerveris) is Emma's cross-dressing neighbor, and the lead singer in a British underground band.

Friends
situation comedy
NBC, Thursdays, 8:00 PM
http://www.nbc.com/AtoZ.html

Ross' lesbian ex-wife Carol Wylick (Jane Sibbett, r.) and her spouse Susan Bunch (Jessica Hecht, l.) rarely appear. Chandler's gay father is played by Kathleen Turner.

Providence
drama
NBC, Fridays, 8:00 PM
http://www.nbc.com

Elliot (Scott Thompson) is a "sensitive, temperamental" gay baker who works for Syd's sister Joanie, at The Barkary - a shop which sells gourmet dog treats.

Sex and the City
situation comedy
HBO, (returning in 2003)
http://www.hbo.com/city

Stanford (Willie Garson) is Carrie's gay friend and confidant, while Charlotte's friend Anthony (Mario Cantone) livens up her life. Samantha (Kim Cattrall) has dated both men and women.

The Simpsons
animated situation comedy
Fox, Sundays, 8:00 PM
http://thesimpsons.com

Gay, but closeted, power plant assistant Waylon Smithers (voice of Harry Shearer) continues to kiss up to Mr. Burns, his boss and the object of his affection.

Son of the Beach
satire
FX, Tuesdays, 10:00 PM
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/sob/

Kody Massengil (Jason C. Hopkins) son of Malibu-Adjacent Mayor Anita Massengil, lusts after the hunky male lifeguards who keeps the beach safe.

Titus
situation comedy
CANCELLED 5/16/02
Fox, Wednesdays, 9:30 PM
http://www.fox.com/titus

Titus' lesbian niece Amy (Rachel Roth) lives with Titus and his fiance, and struggles with the perils of high school dating.


All times listed are Eastern/Pacific; in Central and Mountain Time zones, most programs air one hour earlier. Consult local to confirm broadcast times in your area.

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