Gay networks: between here, Logo, and Q, queer-inclusive TV has made a quantum leap. Here's a look at what these three channels have in store.With this year's onslaught of homocentric ho·mo·cen·tric adj. Having the same center. Adj. 1. homocentric - having a common center; "concentric rings" concentric, concentrical networks, queer television programs for 2005 literally run the entire gay gamut. Here's a quick look at what these new broadcasters have to offer. Here TV SERIES Birch & Company: Elizabeth Birch Elizabeth Birch (born 1956, Dayton, Ohio) is an American attorney and former corporate executive who came to Washington in January of 1995 to head the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBT organization. , former executive director of the Human Rights Campaign, hosts candid conversations with Melissa Etheridge, Ted Kennedy For other persons named Ted Kennedy, see Ted Kennedy (disambiguation). Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (born February 22, 1932) is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. , Pat Buchanan  This article may be too long.Please discuss this issue on the talk page and help summarize or split the content into subarticles of an article series. , Rosie O'Donnell, and others. (Premiered in August; see page 68) Dante's Cove: This queer supernatural series follows Kevin, who accidentally releases something sinister while living at the Hotel Dante apartments. Evil begins spreading throughout town, and now Kevin and his pals must stop it. (Premieres Oct. 7) ORIGINAL MOVIES AND SPECIALS Deadly Skies: Antonio Sabato Jr. developed a top-secret laser for the military before being drummed out because of "don't ask, don't tell." Now the hero is called back into action when an asteroid threatens to obliterate o·blit·er·ate v. 1. To remove an organ or another body part completely, as by surgery, disease, or radiation. 2. To blot out, especially through filling of a natural space by fibrosis or inflammation. the planet. (Premieres Nov. 4) Gay Hollywood: The Last Taboo: Gay men seemingly run Hollywood, so why don't actors come out? The question is explored in this new documentary. (Premieres Oct. 7) Margaret Cho: Assassin: Comedian Margaret Cho roars back into action with her latest concert, recorded live in May 2005. (Premiered Sept. 2) Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Donald Strachey is a fictional character who appears in novels by mystery writer Richard Stevenson. Strachey, a gay man, lives in Albany, New York, with his partner Timothy Callahan, who works as a legislative aide to a New York state senator. Mystery: Based on the novels by Richard Stevenson For the novelist, see . Richard Stevenson is a Canadian poet who lives in Lethbridge, Alberta. Works:
Logo SERIES Noah's Arc: This groundbreaking comedy-drama from writer-director Patrik-Ian Polk (Punks) focuses on the romantic and professional relationships of four gay black men living in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . The story centers around Noah, a struggling screenwriter whose boyfriend recently came out, and on his three best friends. (Premieres Oct. 19) The Ride: Seven Days to End AIDS: This series follows the dramatic struggle of several riders as they trek 585 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles during the 2005 AIDS/Lifecycle 4 Ride. (Premieres Nov. 7) SPECIALS Real Gay: Hosted by Kim Coles, this one-hour original special reunites TV's favorite gay and lesbian reality stars from such shows as American Idol and The Real World. (Premiered Sept. 11) ONGOING SERIES Logo originals continuing into the fall include First Comes Love, where host Scott Thompson follows gay couples looking to tie the knot; Wisecrack wise·crack Slang n. A flippant, typically sardonic remark or retort. See Synonyms at joke. intr.v. wise·cracked, wise·crack·ing, wise·cracks To make or utter a wisecrack. , a stand-up comedy show featuring all queer comics; the globe-trotting travel magazine Round Trip Ticket with host Will Wikle; and Open Bar, a reality show following Tyler Robuck's coming-out and the opening of his West Hollywood bar, iCandy Lounge. Q Television Network NEW SERIES Brunch: Scott Withers's morning talk show will ease LGBT LGBT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people into the day with news, sports, entertainment, fashion, celebrities, and more. (Daily; premiered Sept. 6) Flesh and Threads: This live 90-minute traveling dance show features musical guests, videos, fashion, and "flesh dancers." (Saturdays; premiered July 23) Gay Court: Real cases from LGBT litigants, with topics including same-sex relationship dilemmas and money problems. (Daily; premiered mid September/ It's a Drag: Travel to large cities and small towns as QTN QTN Quality Techniques Newsletter (Software Research, Inc.) QTN Time and Place of Departure (radiotelegraphy) QTN Queuing at Transmission Node explores drag queen drag queen Female impersonator, gynemimetic Sexology A ♂ with ♀ affect–often 'overplayed'; a ♂ homosexual and ♀ wannabe, with ♂ genitalia; DQs may take hormones to ↑ breasts, and thus are hormonally, but not surgically scenes across the United States. (Sundays; premiered Sept. 11) On the Road to the Gay Games: U.S. Women's Soccer Team member Saskia Webber travels the world to meet athletes who are competing in the seventh Gay Games. (Saturdays; premiered Sept. 10) Q on Broadway: Each week this series features interviews with Broadway stars while taking sneak peeks at shows both on and off the Great White Way. (Premiered mid September) Queer Edge: This nightly talk show with host Jack E. Jett delves into all definitions of the word queer with special guests, video features, and co-hosts. (Daily; premiered Aug. 1) TeQ: A look at all the latest gizmos, gadgets, and technology that tech-friendly queer audiences are dying to try and to buy. (Saturdays; premiered Sept. 10) Xcess/Access: Hosted by Honey Labrador and Robbie Laughlin of Queer Eye for the Straight Girl Queer Eye for the Straight Girl, a spin-off of the television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, aired from January 2005 to May 2005. As the name suggests, the program focuses on makeovers for females while following the format of the original show. (RIP), Xcess/Access brings the latest trends and styles right into your living room. Designers, supermodels, and celebrities--if it's fashion-related, they'll go after it. (Premiered the week of Sept. 5) RETURNING SERIES The Q Television Network's ongoing shows include In Foqus, Scott Withers's weekly news magazine; On Q Live, a nightly block of programs covering hard news, women's issues, sports, and entertainment', Nick Oram highlights local LGBT communities while visiting various travel destinations in Q on the Move; and Women on Women deals with topics facing lesbians, families, transsexuals, and children. How do I get these channels? Here TV is available as a subscription service or as a pay-per-view and video-on-demand option, depending on what your local satellite and cable providers offer; www.heretv.com. Logo is a basic cable channel carried on selected cable and satellite providers across the United States. To see if Logo is available in your area or to contact your provider and request the network, visit www.logoonline.com. Q Television Network is available on a subscription basis via a limited number of satellite and digital cable providers; www.qtelevision.com. |
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