There is a growing indifference about seeing openly gay performers in this country, but only on the small screen. Why has this wave of openness hit TV?

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Neil Patrick Harris, right, plays the neurotic womanizer Barney on “How I Met Your Mother."

Jane Lynch of "Glee."

Actor Chris Colfer of "Glee."

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, right, of "Modern Family."

Alan Cumming of “The Good Wife’’ (he’s bisexual but in a gay marriage).

T.R. Knight, former "Grey's Anatomy" actor.

CNN anchor Don Lemon is part of a long list of openly gay anchors and hosts.

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, host of "The Rachel Maddow Show," is also a member of that list.

Andy Cohen, host of "Watch What Happens Live," seen here with guest Liam Neeson.

Nate Berkus, Oprah's celebrity designer, pictured at a home unveiling event.