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Cheap shots?
Washington Blade TV Nov 28 08
Cheap shots?
SNL returns to form but gays emerge as unfair targets
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, November 28, 2008
It's a cliché to criticize “SNL” as a shadow of its former self; that column has been written repeatedly in all kinds of media outlets during the last 15 years.
TV trailblazers
Washington Blade TV Nov 14 08
TV trailblazers
Kudos to DeGeneres, Maddow for boosting gay visibility
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, November 14, 2008
When America elected Barack Obama to the presidency two weeks ago, it was a historic moment that played out on live television.
Switching gears
Washington Blade TV Nov 07 08
Switching gears
TV writers test gay fans' patience with twists and a firing
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, November 07, 2008
A lot has been happening with the gay characters on television.
Alternate views
Washington Blade TV Oct 31 08
Alternate views
Hasselbeck occasionally veers from her conservative script
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, October 31, 2008
Obama and McCain can try, but there's nothing better than a “View” feud.
Beauty of 'Betty'
Washington Blade TV Oct 24 08
Beauty of 'Betty'
'Ugly' channels gay notions even in non-literal ways
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, October 24, 2008
When you're watching “Ugly Betty,” do you ever feel like the show is (in a lovingly Janice Ian kind of way) almost too gay to function?
I may have made a mistake a couple months back by declaring “Nip/Tuck” and “American Idol” the gayest shows on TV.
Gay character checklist
Washington Blade TV Oct 17 08
Gay character checklist
Kevin of 'Brothers and Sisters' passes the P.C. test
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, October 17, 2008
Many gay critics are relent-less in their criticism of gay characters on television.
Gay soap suds
Washington Blade TV Oct 10 08
Gay soap suds
Daytime TV proves fertile ground for exploration of same-sex super-couples
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, October 10, 2008
I've been obsessed with soap operas since I was in the womb.
CBS standouts
Washington Blade TV Oct 03 08
CBS standouts
'Mother,' 'Christine' exceptions to network's dreck
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, October 03, 2008
I'm not ashamed of my viewing habits, but there is something I'll only watch when nobody is around: any show on CBS.
Mad for 'Mad Men'
Washington Blade TV Sep 19 08
Mad for 'Mad Men'
Retro series expected to do well at Sunday's Emmys
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, September 19, 2008
With the Emmys upon us (they air Sunday), it seems appropriate to address the series with the most nominations, television's current “It Show,” the cream of the crop, the “Sopranos” of 2008: the ultra-retro, ultra-cool drama “Mad Men.
TV's best?
Washington Blade TV Sep 12 08
TV's best?
CW's 'Gossip Girl' hits pitch-perfect stride in second season
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, September 12, 2008
Catching up on the first batch of “Gossip Girl” episodes, I was struck by two thoughts: One, that this is unequivocally the best show on television (take that, “Lost”-ies), and two, that, in a heartbeat, I'd go straight for Blair Waldorf.
Project shun-way?
Washington Blade TV Sep 05 08
Project shun-way?
Bravo has turned its back on signature hit
By SCOTT SODE
Friday, September 05, 2008
What the hell is wrong with “Project Runway” these days? It's as if Bravo wants to make the show as God-awful as possible so nobody will remember it when it makes the jump to the uber-nerdy Lifetime Channel.
Margaret Cho returns; 'Gossip Girl' to debut
Washington Blade TV Aug 29 08
Margaret Cho returns; 'Gossip Girl' to debut
CW's teen sensation tame compared to British predecessor
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Friday, August 29, 2008
SEXY BRIT ALERT.
A Repetitive 'Project'
Washington Blade TV Jul 25 08
A Repetitive 'Project'
With its fifth season 'Project Runway' lacks creativity
By AMY CAVANAUGH
Friday, July 25, 2008
When the fifth season of “Project Runway” debuted last week, there was the sense that we had seen it all before.
No longer the 'Kiss' of death
Washington Blade TV May 09 08
No longer the 'Kiss' of death
Robert Gant's career continues to flourish as an out acto
By DAVID ALEXANDER NAHMOD
Friday, May 09, 2008
Being out in Hollywood was once the kiss of death for any acting career, but as time marches on, even Tinseltown starts to make some concessions — a shift that has benefited out actor Robert Gant, who played Ben on Showtime's “Queer as Folk.
Still sweatin'
Washington Blade TV Apr 11 08
Still sweatin'
Third season of Bravo's 'Work Out' brings more gym drama
By DAVID ALEXANDER NAHMOD
Friday, April 11, 2008
The soap opera industry has been in trouble for some time.
Pakistan's drag sta
Washington Blade TV Apr 04 08
Pakistan's drag sta
Popular TV talk show host started by impersonating Bhutto
By JOHN-MANUEL ANDRIOTE
Friday, April 04, 2008
The image of the beautiful young man with cascading brown curls, the luminous brown eyes of an icon and lips made to be kissed flickers through the web-cam during a video phone interview with a surprising Pakistani celebrity.
Finding 'Middle' ground
Washington Blade TV Apr 04 08
Finding 'Middle' ground
Gay comic Jason Stuart discovers how to be out and successful in Hollywood
By DAVID ALEXANDER NAHMOD
Friday, April 04, 2008
In the middle of his career, Jason Stuart, an openly gay Hollywood actor and stand-up comic, finds himself on fairly stable ground — especially for being in show business.
Those infamous 'Greeks'
Washington Blade TV Mar 14 08
Those infamous 'Greeks'
ABC Family's teen frat soap continues gay storyline into second season
By DAVID ALEXANDER NAHMOD
Friday, March 14, 2008
Pat Robertson is probably not a happy camper these days.
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