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"In its own quirky way, the quiz show, which is a ratings juggernaut and the No. 1 show in the nation, has quietly and quite nonchalantly broken sexual and racial barriers on television," writes Bernard Weinraub. "Not only do gay couples routinely appear on the show—the word 'gay' is never used—but so do racially mixed couples, which in the past television has often avoided showing. By all accounts, the matter-of-fact presentation of these couples, without a comment from Mr. Philbin or anyone else, has altered the television landscape." (Since the article appeared yesterday, it is no longer free online, but can be purchased for $2.50 by searching for " 'Millionaire' Quietly Breaks TV Barriers" at the Times site.

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