‘We need to do better': CBS responds to TV critics about fall shows only led by white men; Washington Post, 8/10/16

Emily Yahr, Washington Post; ‘We need to do better': CBS responds to TV critics about fall shows only led by white men:

"Geller admitted that when it comes to lead characters, the network is “definitely less diverse” than last year, though he noted that of 16 new series regulars on the network, 11 of the actors are from diverse groups. “We’re very mindful at CBS about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and I’m glad we’re having this conversation first,” Geller responded. “We need to do better and we know it. That’s really it. We need to do better.”...

Another reporter brought up that Geller, who is gay, said during the last press tour earlier this year that he was proof of the network diversifying, and asked about “sexuality representation” on the network. (His quote in January: “I’m just a gay guy from Indiana who doesn’t play basketball, but now I’m the entertainment president of CBS.”)

“It’s obviously a very personal topic for me, I think things are definitely shifting,” Geller said, pointing to LGBT characters on “Code Black,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Great Indoors” and new drama “Bull.” Plus, he added, Laverne Cox stars in the Katherine Heigl-led drama “Doubt” this season as the first transgender actress to play a transgender series regular on TV."