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‘Mid-Century Modern’ Star Nathan Lane: A Gay Sitcom “More Important Than Ever” While “All Our Rights Are Under Threat” – Contenders TV
‘Mid-Century Modern’ star Nathan Lane says a gay sitcom is “more important than ever” while “all our rights are under threat,” in Contenders TV interview.
Nathan Lane (on video screen) and, from left, Deadline's Antonia Blyth with 'Mid-Century Modern' stars Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham at Contenders TV panel SundayRich Polk/Deadline The three stars of Mid-Century Modern are united in their belief that a gay-themed sitcom lands as a welcome antidote to what they all described as an increasingly hostile political climate for LGBTQ+ people. Her death meant that Mid-Century Modern would be the Tony-winning actresses’ last role, and it forced the Mutchnick and Kohan to write a farewell for her character. On a lighter note, Graham took a moment to gently push back on online chatter that the show airs with a canned laugh track.
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