Showtime Green Lights Real-Life L Word
September 1, 2009
Recently, in the GLAAD Network Responsibility Index, we noted that Showtime would have a significant void to fill in their programming following the cancellation of The L Word. This morning, Variety reported that Showtime will be filling the L Word gap with…a reality twist on The L Word.
Ilene Chaiken, creator of "The L Word" and "The Real L Word: Los Angeles"
Related Posts:Showtime is reviving “The L Word” — but this time as a reality series.
Pay cabler has greenlit nine episodes of “The Real L Word: Los Angeles,” from “L Word” creator Ilene Chaiken and reality producers Magical Elves (“Top Chef”).
Show will follow six lesbians in Los Angeles as they go about their lives — a lesbian answer to Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise. Project is dependent on casting, the net said; if all goes as planned, “The Real L Word” would debut sometime next year.
“The L Word,” which ran for six seasons on Showtime, wrapped up earlier this year. Series, which starred Jennifer Beals, Mia Kirshner and Laurel Holloman, among others, centered on a fictional group of women, both gay and straight, in Los Angeles.
“Even though we concluded our sixth season of ‘The L Word’ on Showtime this past March, I believe we are not nearly finished telling our ‘L Word’ stories,” Chaiken said. “Showtime has yet again come forward to continue with us this mission to entertain and enlighten and bring more ‘L’ to the world.”
Chaiken, who exec produced “L Word,” will also EP “The Real L Word,” along with Magical Elves’ Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.
“We love to tell authentic stories about complex characters and feel like this is an area that has yet to be explored in reality television,” Lipsitz said.
“Real L Word” is the latest in a string of series orders for Showtime, which last week greenlit the Laura Linney starrer “The C Word.” Cabler also has “Oliver Stone’s Secret History of America” on tap.
“The Real L Word” is the second spinoff for Chaiken. The exec producer was behind the scripted spinoff “The Farm,” which starred “The L Word’s” Leisha Hailey. That project wasn’t picked up to series, however.
Added Cutforth: “We’re ready to take on the challenge of living up to the groundbreaking drama of the original ‘L-Word’.”
Actress Kelly McGillis Comes Out
April 30, 2009
Kelly McGillis, star of Top Gun and The Accused, came out as lesbian in an April 30 interview with SheWired.com. She told vlogger Jennifer Corday that her “life in a whole different phase” and that she is “done with the man thing.”
The actress said that realizing her sexuality has been an ongoing process for her since she was 12 years old, but through her life faced getting over being convinced that God was punishing her for being gay.
Corday told McGillis that it’s much easier to become spiritual now and people realize that “God is okay with you being gay.”
McGillis added that “life is a freaking journey, and it’s about growing and changing, and coming to terms with who and what you are, and loving who and what you are.”
Remember when McGillis guest starred on The L Word as a closeted Army Colonel trying a Don’t Ask Don’t Tell case? Brilliant!
VIDEO: Black LGBT Media Images Explored
March 26, 2009
Members of the entertainment community came together recently to discuss the state of African American LGBT images in the media. And with The Wire, Noah’s Arc and The L Word all part of television history, these images are slimmer than ever. Thanks to our friends at Screen Actors Guild, the 90-minute panel is now available for viewing — and in HD — right here at glaadBLOG.
“Knocking Down the Door: Black LGBT Images in Media” was a standing-room only event that took place at Screen Actors Guild, sponsored by GLAAD and the National Black Justice Coalition. The panel was co-sponsored by SAG’s LGBT Actors Committee and the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP.
The panel began with opening remarks from SAG Interim Executive Director David White, and featured Deondray Gossett and Quincy LeNear, the creative duo behind The DL Chronicles; actor/director/writer Maurice Jamal (Dirty Laundry, The Ski Trip); performer J. Karen Thomas, founding member of the SAG LGBT Actors Committee; TV personality Marcellas Reynolds; performer and trans activist Ashley Love, host of the online series LGB to the T; actor and NAACP Image Award nominee Sonja Sohn (The Wire); and Willis Edwards, member of the NAACP National Board of Directors. The event was moderated by Rashad Robinson, GLAAD Senior Director of Media Programs and featured a special appearance by Alice Huffman, President of the California State NAACP.
To read more about the panel, check out this post, or just sit back and watch it for yourself here:
Special thanks to Kevin Curran, Screen Actors Guild
One L of a Ride
March 6, 2009
It’s hard to believe that The L Word will air its last episode on Sunday. For six seasons, showrunner Ilene Chaiken has delivered titillating storylines, drama-filled relationships, real-world twists and turns, and, oh yeah, a lot of hot sex.
But what will our televisions look like without the weekly dose of lesbian and bi women teetering our way in their fabulous shoes?
- With The L Word off the air, that leaves us clinging to Callie and Arizona on Grey’s Anatomy for views of any significant lesbian relationships — and right now it seems the show’s sights are squarely set on Meredith and Derek’s romance.
- Angela (Bones) and Thirteen (House) are both (apparently) bisexual women, but are rarely seen dating any real, live ladies; they’re usually just making out with them in “very special episodes.”
- Nip/Tuck ended this week with lesbian anaethesiologist Liz Cruz marrying Dr. Christian Troy because she’s lonely and he thought he was dying.
- Heather on Big Love may be gay, but she’s a devout Mormon and very comfortable in that closet of hers in Utah.
- The teen soapy drama South of Nowhere regularly featured two queer gals, but sadly, it signed off permanently last fall.
- All I can say is, Weeds better hurry up and return because pre-teen Isabelle may be the only openly gay woman on cable left!
We’ll miss the ladies of The L Word. Bette, Tina, Jenny, Shane, Alice, Tasha and Helena are fabulous women who, for the most part, dress impeccably and seem to have a pretty darn good time dating, working, partying and, most of all, living openly and honestly.
The series finale of The L Word airs Sunday, March 8 at 9 PM on Showtime, with a retrospective of all six seasons airing at 8 PM.
Get a Life
March 6, 2009
Celebrate Women’s History Month with American Public Television’s long-running LGBT-centric program, In the Life. Throughout the month of March, this very special episode — all about queer women in TV and film — will be available online for free!
The episode features interviews with GLAAD Media Award honoree Julianne Moore, legendary film producer Christine Vachon, The L Word cast and crew, as well as a look back at the 1986 groundbreaking lesbian film Desert Hearts.
The trailer is available below, but you can watch the episode in its entirety by clicking here.
What to Watch: This Weekend
March 6, 2009
You’d better go ahead and cancel all your plans this weekend, because we’ve got fourteen reasons for you to stay home and watch the tube, ranging from a 20/20 special to the series finale of The L Word.
FRIDAY
> 9:00 PM 20/20, ABC (1 hr) NEW
This special edition of 20/20 highlights Siegfried & Roy, whom no one expected to ever see onstage again, as they come back one last time for a night of magic at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
> 10:00 PM Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO (1 hr) NEW
This no-holds barred news show is broadcast live, so you never know what to expect. Bill regularly discusses LGBT issues and features gay panelists and commentators, so check it out!
SATURDAY
Warning: This man cries. And it will make you cry, too.
> 9:00 PM Brothers & Sisters, ABC (2 hrs) REPEAT
If you missed it when it aired on Sunday, get your hankies ready, because this two-hour movie event features not only extreme joy but also intense sorrow – and an unexpected turn in the never-ending Walker drama.
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. Tonight he gives a seaside feel to a bedroom.
SUNDAY
> 8:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (1 hr) NEW
The team, including gay designer Eduardo Xol, helps build a home for a woman born without legs.
> 8:00 PM The Amazing Race 14, CBS (1 hr) NEW
Eight teams are still competing to win the ultimate prize. Last week, gay activist Mel White and his bi son Mike White finished first! Will they continue in their winning streak?
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Everyone has something to hide. Alby is married to several women and yet cruises for sex in men’s bathrooms, while Heather pines away for her best friend Sarah.
Who'd want to kill her?
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) SEASON FINALE
Who killed Jenny? So far our suspects are, well, everyone. Tonight we find out (and celebrate this groundbreaking series)! A special look back at all six seasons airs at 8:00.
> 9:00 PM Family Guy, Fox (30 min) NEW
To help pay off his incredible debt, Peter participates in medical experiments to make some extra cash. He is injected with a gene that leads him to a new (male) mate, leaving a broken-hearted Lois behind.
> 9:00 PM Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Bree’s typically tumultuous life has been on the upswing: her son is marrying a great guy, her business is a success, but when she learns a secret about Orson, her perfect world is in danger of crumbling.
> 9:30 PM American Dad!, Fox (30 min) NEW
When Stan forgets to pick up grenadine at the grocery store, omnisexual alien Roger goes ballistic and vows to get him back by taking over a project close to Stan’s heart – the Homeowner’s Association.
> 10:00 PM Brothers & Sisters, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Robert consistently puts his career before Kitty and the baby, making Kevin stress out: does he support his sister, or strive to keep his job?
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
> 10:30 PM Eastbound and Down, HBO (30 min) NEW
Stevie Janowski is the music teacher at the local high school. He has a serious crush on former baseball great Kenny Powers, but instead of acting on his feelings, he settles for being Kenny’s unpaid assistant.
What to Watch: This Weekend
February 27, 2009
Happy Friday, everyone! Start the weekend off right with an hour of Oprah, followed by a Rosie O’Donnell Lifetime Original Movie on Saturday, finishing with the penultimate episode of The L Word on Sunday. Pretty nice little weekend, huh?
FRIDAY
> 3:00 PM Oprah, syndicated (1 hr) NEW
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk) is a guest! Times vary; Check listings for airtimes.
> 8:00 PM The Amazing Race 14, Travel Channel (1 hr) REPEAT
For those who missed The Amazing Race on Sunday because of the Oscars, the Travel Channel is re-airing episodes each Friday. Cheer on Mel and Mike White!
> 9:00 PM Friday Night Lights, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Landry is crushing hard on his new bandmate, Devin. Unfortunately, let’s just say that Landry doesn’t have what she’s looking for.
> 10:00 PM Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO (1 hr) NEW
This week, Alan Cumming is a scheduled guest.
SATURDAY
> 9:00 PM America, Lifetime (2 hrs) NEW
Though this Lifetime Original Movie about foster care has no gay content per se, the wonderful Rosie O’Donnell stars in this emotional film.
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. Tonight he overhauls a home office.
> 11:30 PM Saturday Night Live, NBC (1 hr, 30 min) REPEAT
If you missed it the first time around, this SNL, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris is a must-see. Gay jokes abound!
SUNDAY
> 8:00 PM The Amazing Race 14, CBS (1 hr) NEW
Nine teams are still competing to win the ultimate prize. One team is made up of gay activist Mel White and his bi son Mike White.
> 8:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (1 hr) NEW
A Texas family lost their home in a flood, so the team, including gay designer Eduardo Xol, goes to rebuild their house in seven days.
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Everyone has something to hide. Alby is married to several women and yet cruises for sex in men’s bathrooms, while Heather pines away for her best friend Sarah.
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
We knew it was only a matter of time until Alice and Tasha’s “third wheel crush” on Jamie would take a turn, especially since Jamie’s started taking her clothes off in front of both women at regular intervals.
> 10:00 PM Brothers & Sisters, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Get your hankies ready, because this two-hour movie event promises extreme joy and sorrow, when an unexpected death takes place as Kitty and Robert welcome the birth of their child.
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
What to Watch: This Weekend
February 20, 2009
The choice is obvious for this weekend: you should be glued — GLUED, I say! — to your television on both Saturday and Sunday, to (hopefully!) witness the accolades Milk will receive at both the Independent Spirit Awards and the Academy Awards.
Of course, if awards shows aren’t your thing, there’s plenty of other good stuff on…
FRIDAY
> Eleven Minutes, here! (1 hr, 30 min) NEW
Making its television debut, this documentary follows Project Runway designer Jay McCarroll after winning the first season.
> 8:00 PM Degrassi: The Next Generation, The N (30 min) NEW
Football star Riley makes a major confession to his friends. (Hint: It’s why the show is listed on TV Gayed this week.)
> 10:00 PM Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
This no-holds barred news show is broadcast live, so you never know what to expect. Bill regularly discusses LGBT issues and features gay panelists and commentators, so check it out!
SATURDAY
> 5:00 PM Independent Spirit Awards, IFC (3 hrs) NEW
Celebrate the best in independent film with host Steve Coogan. Root for LGBT-inclusive noms like Synecdoche, New York (Best First Feature, Best Screenplay), Savage Grace (Best Screenplay) and Milk (Best First Screenplay). Sean Penn and James Franco are also nominated for their roles in Milk, so why fight it? WATCH IT. Airs at 2 pm PST, and at 10 pm EST/PST on AMC.
> 8:00 PM Ebony Chunky Love: Bitch Can’t Get a Date, Logo (1 hr) NEW
Sirius Out Q radio host Keith Price will dissolve you into laughter when he shares his life experience in being a “fresh, fierce and fabulous” black gay man.
> 9:00 PM Law & Order: SVU, NBC (1 hr) REPEAT
If you missed the first airing of this episode on Tuesday, check out “Transitions” tonight. Transgender representation abounds, with a special appearance by The L Word’s Daniela Sea.
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. . Tonight, he creates a cottage-inspired bedroom.
SUNDAY
> 8:00 PM The Amazing Race 14, CBS (1 hr) NEW
Ten teams are still competing to win the ultimate prize. One team is made up of gay activist Mel White and his bi son Mike White.
> 8:30 PM The 81st Annual Academy Awards, ABC (3 hrs) NEW
Have you made your predictions? Will it be Milk or will Slumdog take its place as Best Picture? And what about Sean Penn vs. Mickey Rourke? Who will win that battle? You’ve got to see it to believe it. Hugh Jackman hosts, so even if our faves don’t win, we’ll at least have something nice to look at for three hours. Airs at 5:30 pm PST.
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Everyone has something to hide. Alby is married to several women and yet cruises for sex in men’s bathrooms, while Heather pines away for her best friend Sarah.
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
Yet another reason to kill Jenny: She’s insisting on hosting Max’s baby shower, just days after calling him a “beautiful woman with curves.” Our question: why did Max agree to this disastrous idea?
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
What to Watch: This Weekend
February 13, 2009
A veritable cornucopia of television awaits this Valentine’s weekend, so cuddle up to your sweetheart, flip on the tube, and enjoy favorites like The Amazing Race 14, The L Word and The United States of Tara.
FRIDAY
> 7:30 PM Kinsey, IFC (2 hrs) REPEAT
If you never saw this 2004 film about sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, it is a must-watch. Why? Well, it won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film, for one thing.
SATURDAY
> 9:00 PM Grey’s Anatomy, ABC (1 hr) REPEAT
It’s crossover mania when the team from Private Practice pays a visit to Seattle Grace. Maybe Addison can help Callie decide what to do with the sexy new doc Arizona.
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. . Tonight, he’s inspired by the Hollywood Regency style, characterized by romantic lines, period details and classic Hollywood glamour.
SUNDAY
> 8:00 PM The Amazing Race 14, CBS (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
The 14th season kicks off with 11 teams competing to win the ultimate prize. One team is made up of gay activist Mel White and his bi son Mike White.
> 8:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (1 hr) REPEAT
Gay designer Michael Moloney joins the home improvement gang to help out a family whose home has been taken over by toxic mold.
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Everyone has something to hide. Alby is married to several women and yet cruises for sex in men’s bathrooms, while Heather pines away for her best friend Sarah.
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
Now that pregnant transman Max has been dumped by Tom, who will he turn to? Certainly not the evil Jenny, who still insists on using female pronouns, like a complete idiot.
> 9:00 PM Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Economic hardships have affected everyone, even on the idyllic Wysteria Lane. Then why has Bree given Andrew a raise? Orson demands to find out the truth of the matter.
> 9:30 PM American Dad!, Fox (30 min) NEW
The Smiths learn that Roger the Alien has been cheating on them with three other families! Is he a one family kind of guy, or is he a bird that simply cannot be caged?
> 10:00 PM Brothers & Sisters, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Norah tries to reconnect with Ryan as Rebecca disappears with her father to New York. Our question: what does this have to do with Kevin and Scotty, television’s cutest couple?
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
What to Watch: This Weekend
February 6, 2009
So much fun television this weekend — how can you possibly decide? There are the BAFTAs, where Milk is nominated for four awards, as well as a ton of new episodes of GLAAD Media Award-nominated shows, like Desperate Housewives and The L Word. Decisions, decisions…
FRIDAY
> 12:00 AM Sugar Rush, here! (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
This British import stars Kim, an out-and-proud 17-year-old lesbian living life to the full on the Brighton LGBT scene… in her dreams. With the help of her friends, she will learn to navigate what it means to be a gay woman in England. Available On Demand.
> 9:00 PM Friday Night Lights, NBC (1 hr) NEW
No appearance from lesbian Mayor Rodell tonight, but stay tuned, because another lesbian will be coming out of the woodwork all in good time. (And sorry, ladies, it’s not Tyra.)
SATURDAY
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. Tonight he features a rustic bedroom.
> 10:00 PM Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) REPEAT
ABC is re-airing the 100th episode of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated comedy. In the hour, we are treated to many flashbacks, including the time when Edie was married to a gay man!
SUNDAY
> 8:00 PM British Academy Film Awards, BBC America (2 hrs) NEW
Milk is nominated for Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Leading Actor (Sean Penn) and Best Makeup & Hair. Watch to see the awards rush in! Airs at 5 PM PST.
> 8:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Gay designer Michael Moloney joins the home improvement gang to rebuild a house for a family in need.
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Everyone has something to hide. Alby is married to several women and yet cruises for sex in men’s bathrooms, while Heather pines away for her best friend Sarah.
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
Pregnant transman Max has a tough time adopting. And yet Bette and Tina wish to adopt a baby… Dare we connect the dots, people?
> 9:00 PM Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Surprising no one, Bree’s cookbook is a smash success, so she treats herself to a new car. Gosh, she must be doing really well, because she just bought a new house for Andrew and his fiancé.
> 9:30 PM American Dad!, Fox (30 min) NEW
Stan gets addicted to caffeine pills. Roger the Alien talks him off the ledge, while wearing one of his famous wigs, no doubt.
> 10:00 PM Brothers & Sisters, ABC (1 hr) NEW
It’s Scotty’s birthday, so the family gathers at Nora’s to celebrate their newest family member’s big day. But is he the newest? A mysterious phone call may reveal the identity of the missing Walker brother…
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
What to Watch: This Weekend
January 30, 2009
Lots of new TV to look forward to this weekend, including both real and fictional football, awkward lesbian crushes and a new romance for two friends. Spicy!
FRIDAY
> 9:00 PM Friday Night Lights, NBC (1 hr) NEW
No appearance from lesbian Mayor Rodell tonight, but admit it: you’re hooked on the drama of the Dillon Panthers. What’s not to love?!
SATURDAY
David Bromstad
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. Tonight he uses the arts-and-crafts style to reshape a home.
SUNDAY
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Heather’s secret crush on Sarah turns a bit, ahem, awkward, when the two go to the Prom together.
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
Shane and Jenny? Really? Let’s see if this so-called “romance” lasts ’til the end of the episode, let alone the entire season.
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
> 10:30 PM The Office, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Airing right after the Super Bowl, this very special hour-long Office features Jessica Alba, Jack Black, Cloris Leachman, and of course the regular cast of characters, including gay accountant Oscar.
What to Watch: This Weekend
January 23, 2009
CANCEL YOUR SATURDAY NIGHT PLANS! It is imperative you stay home and watch the Lifetime Original Movie Prayers for Bobby, starring Sigourney Weaver in what many are calling the performance of her career. Read more about it!
Friday
> 9:00 PM Friday Night Lights, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Lesbian mayor Lucy Rodell confronts Principal Taylor on her decision to use the Jumbotron money to hire more teachers. The nerve!
Saturday
> 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces.
> 9:00 PM Prayers for Bobby, Lifetime (2 hrs) NEW
Get out the Kleenex and watch Sigourney Weaver star in this true story about a deeply devout Christian mother who, after her gay son’s suicide, devotes her life to LGBT activism.
> 10:00 PM The Graham Norton Show, BBC America (1 hr) NEW
Out Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts celebs from around the globe in this latenight talk show.
> 10:00 PM Savage Grace, Sundance Channel (2 hrs) REPEAT
Based on true events, this film tells the story of unabashed social climber Barbara Daly (Julianne Moore), who, after watching her marriage to a wealthy man crumble, later attempts to “cure” her son’s homosexuality with tragic results. Savage Grace marked director Tom Kalin’s return to Sundance 16 years after his first feature, Swoon, helped define “New Queer Cinema.” Airing as part of Sundance Channel’s “31 Days of Sundance” program.
Sunday
> 8:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
After an Iraqi veteran’s home is demolished by a tornado, the team rebuilds his family’s house on a new plot of land. Gay designer Michael Moloney appears in this very special two-hour episode.
> 9:00 PM Big Love, HBO (1 hr) NEW
Heather is Sarah’s devoutly Mormon best friend who secretly harbors a crush on her.
> 9:00 PM The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
In this Sapphic soapy drama, dare to guess who killed Jenny. (Or, depending on your opinion of her, who didn’t kill Jenny.)
> 10:00 PM Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr, 1 min) REPEAT
In this repeat from October, the now-successful Andrew sells his old clunker of a car to poor Gabrielle.
> 10:00 PM The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) NEW
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
Amreeka Writer/Director Cherien Dabis
January 20, 2009
Cherien Dabis, a writer/director who wrote for The L Word for three seasons, is at Sundance this week with her new feature, Amreeka. The film is a lighthearted semi-autobiographical tale about a Palestinian family’s journey from their homeland to the heartland of America.
What to Watch: This Weekend
January 16, 2009
So many season premieres this weekend to tickle everyone’s fancy. From Friday Night Lights to Big Love to The L Word, there’s really no reason to go out, is there?
Friday, January 16
9:00 pm Friday Night Lights, NBC (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
Though it just wrapped up on DirecTV, everyone’s favorite football team is just getting started on NBC. Check out the Dillon Panthers and watch lesbian Mayor Lucy Rodell lobby for a Jumbotron.
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Saturday, January 17
9:00 pm Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW
Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. Tonight he redesigns a living room.
10:00 pm Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) REPEAT
Catch a repeat of last Sunday’s show, where Andrew’s fiancé, Alex, stands up to Bree, which no one ever dares to do. See why!
10:00 pm The Graham Norton Show, BBC America (1 hr) NEW
Out Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts Jessica Biel and Mickey Rourke in his weekly chatfest.
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Sunday, January 18
7:00 pm We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, HBO (2 hrs) NEW
Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson, the openly gay bishop of the New Hampshire diocese of the U.S. Episcopal Church, will deliver the invocation at the opening celebration of the Presidential Inauguration. Watch it live!
8:00 pm Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (1 hr) NEW
The team builds a home for a family with two autistic kids. Gay designer Eduardo Xol appears in this very special episode.
8:00 pm Million Dollar Password, CBS (1 hr) REPEAT
Neil Patrick Harris appears in this repeat of the season opener.
9:00 pm Big Love, HBO (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
The polygamous drama returns with all your favorite characters, including Heather, Sarah’s best friend who secretly harbors a crush on her.
9:00 pm Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr, 1 min) NEW
Flashbacks abound in the 100th episode of this beloved series.
9:00 pm The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
Jenny’s dead! Now take off your party hats and try to guess who did the dirty deed.
10:00 pm The United States of Tara, Showtime (30 min) SEASON PREMIERE
In this new comedy about a woman with multiple personalities, Marshall is her sweet, sensitive son who has a crush on a cute boy from class.
10:01 pm Brothers & Sisters, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Just when Greenatopia is ready to get off the ground, one of Sarah’s business partners makes a startling confession. Will Kevin have to step in with a sexual harassment suit?
PREMIERE: Coming Out with… Marlee Matlin
October 6, 2008
We all can agree Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin is a genius, right? Not only is she incredibly talented (Children of a Lesser God, anyone?) and brave (Dancing with the Star’s first deaf contestant), she also makes a fine lesbian: (watch the past two seasons of The L Word).
That’s why we’ve chosen Marlee, a longtime ally, to kick off National Coming Out Day countdown week. The annual event takes place every October 11, and this Saturday will mark the twentieth Coming Out Day. In anticipation of this landmark occasion, we’re releasing exclusively on this blog a different PSA every day, spots that are part of GLAAD’s ongoing “Be an Ally & a Friend” campaign.
Check out Marlee’s powerful message. And be sure to share it with your friends!
