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by greggman3 2174 days ago
40 Rock talked about it at least twice.

In one episode some man who was supposed to be super attractive to everyone had no idea he was so bad at everything. He passed through life because everyone let him off the hook for his beauty.

In another episode a beautiful assistant started at the studio and charmed everyone into getting her way. When Liv confronted her about it she replies that if it's fair for Liv to use the brains her genetics gave Liv than it was fair to her to use the beauty genetics gave her.

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30 Rock. A doctor played by John Hamm, who is a fabulous looking man.

The bit with the blonde was delicious.

This came to mind for me too. It's the only example I can think of in popular culture or otherwise where the issue has been tackled so directly.
Are you from a parellel universe? In this reality it's 30 Rock and the main character is Liz Lemon.
Haha, I only watched the first 2 seasons or so and what was 20 years ago (yes, the number was a joke)
I love 50 Rock, great show.
Okay, phew - I thought I might be having a stroke.
I remember that episode. The "super attractive man" was played by Jon Hamm.