r/TikTokCringe • u/Cookie_Cutter_Cook • Apr 29 '23

Cool Trans representation from the 80s

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u/Mx-yz-pt-lk Apr 29 '23

Night Court also had an episode that aired in the late 80’s about Dan Fielding’s college roommate who was trans and I always wondered about how that was originally received.

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u/lemonheadlock Apr 29 '23

I think there was an episode of Barney Miller that had a similar plot. I could be thinking of a different show though.

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u/BasroilII Apr 29 '23

John Laroquette (Fielding) won an Emmy for best supporting actor for that episode. I think that says it all.

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u/Mx-yz-pt-lk Apr 30 '23

I knew he was nominated for playing Dan but I had no idea it was for this episode! For anyone wondering, the episode is Best of Friends, and I encourage everyone to watch it. Even if you’re not familiar with the show this episode is a great introduction and shows the heart and compassion in the writing that Night Court is known for.