Baume Matt
Baume Matt - Hi Honey I'm Homo! Sitcoms Specials And The Queering Of American Culture - Paperback
Baume Matt - Hi Honey I'm Homo! Sitcoms Specials And The Queering Of American Culture - Paperback
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Description: " This book is a triumph and everyone should read it." Dan Savage journalist and author on the " Savage Lovecast"" Hi Honey I m Homo is a heartbreaking historical document but ultimately one that will leave the reader feeling proud of how something as maligned and disposable as the network sitcom used comedy to bring about such profound and important social progress." Vulture" A well - curated compendium of prime time broadcasting Baume is a companionable guide." Shelf Awareness Behind the scenes of the most popular sitcoms of the 20th century a revolution was brewing. For decades amidst the bright lights studio - audience laughs and absurdly large apartment sets the real - life story of American Lgbtq+ liberation unfolded in plain sight in front of millions of viewers most of whom were laughing too hard to mind. From flamboyant relatives on Bewitched to closely - guarded secrets on All in the Family from network - censor fights over Soap to behind - the - scenes activism on the set of The Golden Girls from Ellen's culture clash and Will & Grace's mixed reception to Modern Family's primetime power - couple Hi Honey I m Homo! is the story not only of how subversive queer comedy transformed the American sitcom from its inception through today but how our favorite sitcoms transformed and continue to transform America. Accessible entertaining and informative Hi Honey I m Homo! features commentary and interviews from celebrities behind - the - scenes creators and more.
Title: Hi Honey I'm Homo! Sitcoms Specials And The Queering Of American Culture
Author(s): Baume Matt
Publisher: Benbella Books
Barcode: 9781637743010
Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Date: 5/23/2023
Category: Humour
Description: " This book is a triumph and everyone should read it." Dan Savage journalist and author on the " Savage Lovecast"" Hi Honey I m Homo is a heartbreaking historical document but ultimately one that will leave the reader feeling proud of how something as maligned and disposable as the network sitcom used comedy to bring about such profound and important social progress." Vulture" A well - curated compendium of prime time broadcasting Baume is a companionable guide." Shelf Awareness Behind the scenes of the most popular sitcoms of the 20th century a revolution was brewing. For decades amidst the bright lights studio - audience laughs and absurdly large apartment sets the real - life story of American Lgbtq+ liberation unfolded in plain sight in front of millions of viewers most of whom were laughing too hard to mind. From flamboyant relatives on Bewitched to closely - guarded secrets on All in the Family from network - censor fights over Soap to behind - the - scenes activism on the set of The Golden Girls from Ellen's culture clash and Will & Grace's mixed reception to Modern Family's primetime power - couple Hi Honey I m Homo! is the story not only of how subversive queer comedy transformed the American sitcom from its inception through today but how our favorite sitcoms transformed and continue to transform America. Accessible entertaining and informative Hi Honey I m Homo! features commentary and interviews from celebrities behind - the - scenes creators and more.
Title: Hi Honey I'm Homo! Sitcoms Specials And The Queering Of American Culture
Author(s): Baume Matt
Publisher: Benbella Books
Barcode: 9781637743010
Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Date: 5/23/2023
Category: Humour
