FAMST 101C Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: The Puppy Episode, Nypd Blue, Entertainment Weekly
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Lecture 13: niche programming, cont. (gayness on tv. 1990s narrowcasting progamming and ellen: 1990s tv programming, narrowcasting and niche audiences, media representations of gay characters. First kiss between two women on a major tv network in primetime. Another lesbian kiss - 1994 - roseanne. Roseanne is kissed by guest character: late 1990s - finally became acceptable for homosexual identities to come to primetime in more prominent roles (as to not be problematic) Almost 20 primetime shows featured central gay characters. Roseanne, nypd blue, ellen, friends, etc: tv was slower to represent gay characters than movies were, ellen makes tv history. Sitcom that featured a stand-up comedian in a starring role. She was invited to do a show after doing quirky and observational stand-up shows, and her act was optimistic. Roommate sitcom in an urban setting, starring ellen degeneres. Ellen is a bookstore owner with a group of offbeat, all white friends. Ellen = upbeat, single, career woman, no political traits.
