CBS and the NAACP have announced a collaborative effort to develop a new daytime drama titled 'The Gates', described as following the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. This marks a significant milestone as it introduces the first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years. The show, penned by 'The Bold and the Beautiful' writer Michele Val Jean, aims to diversify the daytime television landscape, which has traditionally seen a lack of representation for Black families and narratives. The development of 'The Gates' has sparked discussions about the potential reshuffling of CBS's daytime schedule, with speculation that existing programs might be replaced to accommodate the new series.
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#TheGates is coming to CBS. https://t.co/6DPBep5vrk
The scandalous antics of Black friends and families will no longer be relegated to primetime staples. The daytime soap opera world will welcome its first new series starring a predominantly Black cast in 35 years. https://t.co/oNoEB0Yc5k
CBS developing the first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years https://t.co/PMwGbM4SpH
CBS Studios NAACP Venture To Develop New Daytime Drama For CBS Called ‘The Gates’ https://t.co/yV2YMr3YsK
CBS and the NAACP are developing a new daytime soap opera. The official description of "The Gates" states that it "follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community." https://t.co/ABXH7J0c3v
‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Writer Michele Val Jean to Develop Black-Centered Daytime Soap With CBS, NAACP https://t.co/rH5fIQ58wC
CBS Studios NAACP Venture To Develop New Daytime Drama For CBS Called 'The Gates' https://t.co/UsLRLBEdqO
CBS, NAACP to Develop New Daytime Soap Opera 'The Gates' With 'Bold and the Beautiful' Writer https://t.co/Oo3Ws53nQX
CBS Developing the First Black Daytime Soap Opera in 35 Years https://t.co/ziER1J7fEG