Laverne Cox’s Norman Lear-Produced ‘Clean Slate’ Has Beautiful Trans Representation but Muted Comedy: TV Review

The late Norman Lear’s career was defined by centering underrepresented stories rarely seen on television, and “Clean Slate,” one of Lear’s final projects, continues that tradition. The show follows father/daughter duo Harry (George Wallace) and Desiree Slate (Laverne Cox), who reconnect after being estranged for over two decades. Created by Wallace, Cox and Dan Ewen, […]

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Laverne Cox’s Norman Lear-Produced ‘Clean Slate’ Has Beautiful Trans Representation but Muted Comedy: TV Review
The late Norman Lear’s career was defined by centering underrepresented stories rarely seen on television, and “Clean Slate,” one of Lear’s final projects, continues that tradition. The show follows father/daughter duo Harry (George Wallace) and Desiree Slate (Laverne Cox), who reconnect after being estranged for over two decades. Created by Wallace, Cox and Dan Ewen, […]