[HPFGU-OTChatter] Mixed Couples on American TV

[golden faile]

  naamagatus <naama_gat at hotmail.com> wrote: 
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?)

There is alot that I would say about this as a black woman, but I will refrain from any comments that might be offensive. Let's just say that some folks are still narrow minded, so that producers have to watch their step about what may be offensive to some people. If you'd like to discuss this further I'd be glad to, off-list.
Laila













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