'The Mindy Project' executive producer is attached to project
actor says he wants to be "a positive voice in the LGBT community"
show is based on screenwriter's family
political commentator says 'I don't know what pain you had to go through'
Longing for good old days amid shallow election coverage
showrunner says 'it's all good'
Jane Lynch, Tyler Oakley also will appear
diners were faced with decisions beyond the menu
customers' reactions vary on the hidden camera show
Residents there 57 times more likely to contract virus
