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The prime time closet : a history of gays and lesbians on TV / by Stephen Tropiano.
- Title
- The prime time closet : a history of gays and lesbians on TV / by Stephen Tropiano.
- Author
- Tropiano, Stephen.
- Publication
- New York : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, c2002.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | PN1992.8.H64 T76 2002 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xi, 333 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
- Summary
- A comprehensive study of homosexuality on television from the 1950s to 2002. Through an analysis of over 300 television episodes, made-for-TV movies, and mini-series, this fascinating account of the evolution of the portrayal of gay men and lesbians offers an in-depth look at how four major television genres--medical series, police/ detective shows, drama, and situation comedies--approached the subject of homosexuality. From 1950s talk shows that tackled the "problem" of homosexuality to Ellen DeGeneres's historic coming-out in 1997, it reveals how television's treatment of homosexuality has reflected and reinforced society's ignorance and fear of gay men, lesbians, and transgender people, and celebrates the programs that broke new ground in their sensitive, enlightened approach to homosexuality and gay-related themes and issues, such as homophobia, gay-bashing, and AIDS.--From publisher description.
- Alternative Title
- History of gays and lesbians on TV
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 318-332) and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- Introduction -- Prime time closet chronology -- Chapt. 1, Diagnosis : homosexual ; Homosexuality and the prime time medical drama -- Chapt. 2, "Just the facts, ma'am" ; homosexuality and the law and order drama -- Chapt. 3 Drama queens ; homosexuality and dramatic series, mini-series, and movies of the week -- Chapt. 4, "Not that there's anything wrong with it" ; homosexuality and television comedy -- Afterword -- Keeping the closet door open -- Appendix -- Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender tv episode guide -- Bibliography -- The best of the prime time closet.
- ISBN
- 1557835578
- LCCN
- ^^2002003220
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library