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Older People Are Still Underrepresented on TV, but Shows Like ‘The Boroughs’ Are Helping

While older people are still underrepresented on TV, the characters that are there have become richer and more multidimensional.

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Older People Are Still Underrepresented on TV, but Shows Like ‘The Boroughs’ Are HelpingWhile older people are still underrepresented on TV, the characters that are there have become richer and more multidimensional.
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