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TV Time (Summer 2007 TV on DVD Round Up)
Lots and lots of TV to DVD titles - all very gay friendly.
Lots and lots of TV to DVD titles - all very gay friendly.
After a long wait between DVD releases the Carringtons of Denver are back with Paramount Home Video's 6-disc
Dynasty - the Second Season. To say that this quintessential 80s nighttime soap opera is a MUST HAVE for any
self-respecting homo of a "certain age" is pointless: we know who we are and this strong urge to race out and order this
juicy set. I'm guessing that by the time you're reading this you will have already devoured all 1,058 minutes of Season
Two. Why? In two words: Joan Collins. After an interesting kick off the show added Collins with the hope that she'd bring
plenty of fireworks to the proceedings as the ex-wife of the Carrington scion, Blake and full time schemer Alexis. The
producers more than got their money's worth and from the moment Collins appears Dynasty truly took off for the
stratosphere. In addition, there are those over the top Nolan Miller gowns, the over the top 80s hair and make-up, the
gay son, the trashy, slutty daughter, the sweet but seemingly innocent second wife, etc. Most of 'em sparring with Alexis.
Have as much fun going down memory lane (how many gay bars featured "Dynasty" viewing parties? Millions?!) as I did.
Thanks Paramount!
Every urban gay man is raving about Logo's Rick & Steve, the self-proclaimed "happiest gay couple on earth." This
stop-motion animated series from Eating Out and Eating Out 2's Q. Allan Brocka is like a gay South Park - politically
INcorrect at every turn - and offering plenty of black comedy laughs because of it. Expert laugh getters and queer friendly
stars Alan Cumming, Margaret Cho, Wilson Cruz, and Peter Paige lend their voices to the series which follows the exploits
of the blissful duo and their dysfunctional friends. Rick & Steve - the Complete First Season is out from
Paramount Home Video and offers plenty of behind the scenes extras. Mega gay!
While waiting around for the live DVD of her latest "last" concert tour, fans of La Streisand can celebrate with a single disc
release (from Universal Music Group) of Inside the Actors Studio: Barbra Streisand. As usual host James Lapine
goes more than a tad overboard in his fawning but the career overview offered along the way of how Barbara became
Barbra and the unfunny girl triumphed in "Funny Girl" and beyond is indeed fascinating. One quibble: this deserved a
2-disc release!
I already raved about documentary filmmaker Katherine Linton's Lesbian Sex and Sexuality series on the recent
podcast but here's a written one to boot. This 6 episode series (originally broadcast on Here!) is entertaining and
fascinating as well and was the brainchild of "In the Life" series producer and on-air announcer Linton. And if a gay man
can write that imagine how my lesbian friends are going to rave! The 2-disc set is out from Liberation Entertainment.
Dynasty - the Second Season. To say that this quintessential 80s nighttime soap opera is a MUST HAVE for any
self-respecting homo of a "certain age" is pointless: we know who we are and this strong urge to race out and order this
juicy set. I'm guessing that by the time you're reading this you will have already devoured all 1,058 minutes of Season
Two. Why? In two words: Joan Collins. After an interesting kick off the show added Collins with the hope that she'd bring
plenty of fireworks to the proceedings as the ex-wife of the Carrington scion, Blake and full time schemer Alexis. The
producers more than got their money's worth and from the moment Collins appears Dynasty truly took off for the
stratosphere. In addition, there are those over the top Nolan Miller gowns, the over the top 80s hair and make-up, the
gay son, the trashy, slutty daughter, the sweet but seemingly innocent second wife, etc. Most of 'em sparring with Alexis.
Have as much fun going down memory lane (how many gay bars featured "Dynasty" viewing parties? Millions?!) as I did.
Thanks Paramount!
Every urban gay man is raving about Logo's Rick & Steve, the self-proclaimed "happiest gay couple on earth." This
stop-motion animated series from Eating Out and Eating Out 2's Q. Allan Brocka is like a gay South Park - politically
INcorrect at every turn - and offering plenty of black comedy laughs because of it. Expert laugh getters and queer friendly
stars Alan Cumming, Margaret Cho, Wilson Cruz, and Peter Paige lend their voices to the series which follows the exploits
of the blissful duo and their dysfunctional friends. Rick & Steve - the Complete First Season is out from
Paramount Home Video and offers plenty of behind the scenes extras. Mega gay!
While waiting around for the live DVD of her latest "last" concert tour, fans of La Streisand can celebrate with a single disc
release (from Universal Music Group) of Inside the Actors Studio: Barbra Streisand. As usual host James Lapine
goes more than a tad overboard in his fawning but the career overview offered along the way of how Barbara became
Barbra and the unfunny girl triumphed in "Funny Girl" and beyond is indeed fascinating. One quibble: this deserved a
2-disc release!
I already raved about documentary filmmaker Katherine Linton's Lesbian Sex and Sexuality series on the recent
podcast but here's a written one to boot. This 6 episode series (originally broadcast on Here!) is entertaining and
fascinating as well and was the brainchild of "In the Life" series producer and on-air announcer Linton. And if a gay man
can write that imagine how my lesbian friends are going to rave! The 2-disc set is out from Liberation Entertainment.
After a long time in second place, Showtime's regular series have been gaining ground on HBO. Most notably with the
Mary Louise Parker series "Weeds" now in its third season but also with "Dexter." The show, which follows an extremely
articulate serial killer (Michael C. Hall who played gay on "Six Feet Under") who metes out justice as a one man avenging
angel. The stylish series (helped greatly by - sorry - it's killer soundtrack) has racked up a lot of queer friendly fans
because of Hall's star turn. Paramount has released Dexter - The First Season and added a couple of extra welcome
goodies to their 4-disc, 12 episode set. Should pave the way nicely for this holiday season's Sweeney Todd from director
Tim Burton!
Okay, time for a couple of retro TV on DVD releases. First up is David Jansen who ran for his life for a LONG TIME as
wrongly accused Dr. Richard Kimble. Paramount Home Video (hmm - anyone detect a pattern here?) has released The
Fugitive - Season One, Vol. 1 at long last. These include 15 one hour episodes from the first season which began in
1963. Jansen would chase that illusive one armed man for another four years. I still recall the two-part episode that
ended his quest. Can't WAIT for that DVD!
Those 1960s TV series had a lot of life in them and now Sony Pictures gives us another of the most memorable. Fetching
Elizabeth Montgomery heads up a strong, hilarious supporting cast in Bewitched - the Complete First Season.
This would mark the last season for Darrin Number One (Dick York) as the husband of the witch who used her powers to
jazz up live in the suburbs. Darrin Number One would make way for Darrin Number Two (the openly gay actor Dick
Sergeant) after York retired from the role due to years of ill health. Also on hand are gay comic Paul Lynde as Uncle
Arthur, Agnes Moorehead as Endora and Mongtomery herself in a dual role as Samantha's wacky look-a-like cousin
Serena. 30 fun episodes (in color!) are contained in the 4-disc set.
Finally, one for the kiddies (a great present for clueless gay aunts and uncles everywhere): Never have I made my 7
year-old nephew and 5 year-old niece happier than when I walked in the door bearing Tutenstein - The Beginning,
Vol. 1 on DVD from Discovery Kids. The animated story of the boy king who is mistakenly awakened in the present is
both entertainment and history lesson. In this premiere disc the little mummy meets his modern day compatriots, pairs
up with his Egyptian cat and naturally, gets into a lot of scrapes. The disc includes four 22-minute episodes and plenty of
game-like extras and was a hit with my personal wee set from beginning to end.
Mary Louise Parker series "Weeds" now in its third season but also with "Dexter." The show, which follows an extremely
articulate serial killer (Michael C. Hall who played gay on "Six Feet Under") who metes out justice as a one man avenging
angel. The stylish series (helped greatly by - sorry - it's killer soundtrack) has racked up a lot of queer friendly fans
because of Hall's star turn. Paramount has released Dexter - The First Season and added a couple of extra welcome
goodies to their 4-disc, 12 episode set. Should pave the way nicely for this holiday season's Sweeney Todd from director
Tim Burton!
Okay, time for a couple of retro TV on DVD releases. First up is David Jansen who ran for his life for a LONG TIME as
wrongly accused Dr. Richard Kimble. Paramount Home Video (hmm - anyone detect a pattern here?) has released The
Fugitive - Season One, Vol. 1 at long last. These include 15 one hour episodes from the first season which began in
1963. Jansen would chase that illusive one armed man for another four years. I still recall the two-part episode that
ended his quest. Can't WAIT for that DVD!
Those 1960s TV series had a lot of life in them and now Sony Pictures gives us another of the most memorable. Fetching
Elizabeth Montgomery heads up a strong, hilarious supporting cast in Bewitched - the Complete First Season.
This would mark the last season for Darrin Number One (Dick York) as the husband of the witch who used her powers to
jazz up live in the suburbs. Darrin Number One would make way for Darrin Number Two (the openly gay actor Dick
Sergeant) after York retired from the role due to years of ill health. Also on hand are gay comic Paul Lynde as Uncle
Arthur, Agnes Moorehead as Endora and Mongtomery herself in a dual role as Samantha's wacky look-a-like cousin
Serena. 30 fun episodes (in color!) are contained in the 4-disc set.
Finally, one for the kiddies (a great present for clueless gay aunts and uncles everywhere): Never have I made my 7
year-old nephew and 5 year-old niece happier than when I walked in the door bearing Tutenstein - The Beginning,
Vol. 1 on DVD from Discovery Kids. The animated story of the boy king who is mistakenly awakened in the present is
both entertainment and history lesson. In this premiere disc the little mummy meets his modern day compatriots, pairs
up with his Egyptian cat and naturally, gets into a lot of scrapes. The disc includes four 22-minute episodes and plenty of
game-like extras and was a hit with my personal wee set from beginning to end.
