TV Presents a New Set of Skinny Role Models

Well, a new batch of television series are being rolled out, and once again (at least on the shows I watch) there isn't an overweight woman to be seen in a leading role.

Actually there isn't even a woman with an average figure starring in any of the shows.

HBO's "True Blood" can't show star Anna Paquin enough walking around in a tight-fitting t-shirt and short shorts, and the star of Fox's "Fringe" is also a sexy, thin blonde.

Of course I don't watch the shows aimed at teen viewers. Although for old times sake I caught the first 15 minutes of the new "90210," and I was not surprised to see all the new N. Beverly High coeds looking as model-thin as possible. Even the "older women," including Jennie Garth reprising her role as Kelly Taylor and the new mom, played by former "Full House" mom Lori Laughlin looked thinner than they did over a decade ago.

So, once again TV is leading the way in promoting low self image and eating disorders among teen age girls and probably women of all ages!