Mixed Couples on American TV

[naamagatus]

Hi,

I have a question to the Americans amongst you. I couldn't help 
noticing that on practically all the American TV shows (sitcoms, 
dramas, soaps) there are no mixed - black and white - couples. I know 
it's not an expression of racism - these shows are all mainstream and 
seem to bend over backwards to be PC. I also remember a few years 
ago, that Eric la Salle (Benton in E.R.) was uncomfortable with his 
character having an affair with a white woman (Elisabeth), and 
because of that the romance between them was ended. 
Since when - and WHY - has it become the bon-ton in the US for 
"racially pure" couples? (I have to say, that I personally find this 
racial exclusiveness disturbing, but maybe I'm not getting 
something?)



Naama
 





Naama