GLAAD finds fewer characters on network TV By Vanasco/editor 12:38pm UTC (New York) The number of and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has dipped slightly this to 19 out of nearly roles, according to the Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. The 16th annual “Where We Are on TV” report released Wednesday by GLAAD found that percent of appearing regularly on prime-time network drama and comedy series in the -12 portray, lesbian or bisexual characters. That’s down from 3 percent in the -10 and percent last, when there were 23 out of a total of nearly roles. The -09 saw an increased representation of percent. Only of the 19 and lesbian characters this are nonwhite, GLAAD found. Using information provided by ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and CW, the group reviewed 91 scripted series announced to air this. Among broadcast series with and bisexual characters, GLAAD cited CBS’ “The Good Wife,” the CW’s “Ringer” and NBC’s “The Playboy Club.” Comedies include ABC’s “Modern Family” and Fox’s “Glee.” Fox leads the networks in representation, with eight regular characters out of a total of. The number of and bisexual characters on cable networks has also fallen slightly, from 35 last to 29 in the upcoming. As it did last year, HBO has the greatest number of and bisexual characters, with 11 regular and recurring characters. Showtime is close behind with 10. The HBO drama “True Blood” remains among the most inclusive series on television, featuring six characters, tied with the Showtime series “Shameless,” the group found. Some of TV’s most popular shows “weave story lines about and lesbian characters into the fabric of the show,” said GLAAD acting President Thompson. “Americans expect to the diversity of our country represented in their favorite programs, and that includes, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.”