‘Newlywed Game’ Goes Gay With Sulu
For the first time since its 1967 premiere, the "Newlywed Game" will feature a gay couple: George Takei of "Star Trek" and his husband of one year (and partner for 22) Brad Altman.
For the first time since its 1967 premiere, the “Newlywed Game” will feature a gay couple: George Takei of “Star Trek” and his husband of one year (and partner for 22) Brad Altman.
Why it has taken the show so long to get with the times is anybody’s guess. GSN, the network that now airs the show, won’t speculate because it’s been in charge for only two years — a lifetime in television.
The Associated Press reports that the show’s host, Carnie Wilson (yes, that Carnie Wilson), says she wants to do an all-gay episode. — PS
Wait, before you go…AP via Yahoo:
Even as states and jurisdictions made gay and lesbian marriages legal, “The Newlywed Game” has played it straight — until now.
The long-running game show, now on the GSN cable network, said Wednesday it will feature its first gay couple this season on a celebrity edition. George Takei, who played Mr. Sulu on “Star Trek,” will appear with his partner, Brad Altman.
If you're reading this, you probably already know that non-profit, independent journalism is under threat worldwide. Independent news sites are overshadowed by larger heavily funded mainstream media that inundate us with hype and noise that barely scratch the surface. We believe that our readers deserve to know the full story. Truthdig writers bravely dig beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that tells you what’s really happening and who’s rolling up their sleeves to do something about it.
Like you, we believe a well-informed public that doesn’t have blind faith in the status quo can help change the world. Your contribution of as little as $5 monthly or $35 annually will make you a groundbreaking member and lays the foundation of our work.
Support Truthdig
A 2018 homophobic referendum stirs up stirs up memories of persecution under far-right and Communist regimes.
Despite the considerable cloud over his head, Brett Kavanaugh is joining the Supreme Court after what may best be described as a plutocratic coup by the ruling-but-minority Republican Party.
Even before Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, the Supreme Court was hardly a liberal—or even a centrist—institution.
Overall, Anthony Kennedy’s pending retirement from the Supreme Court is a boondoggle for the politico-media complex.
Multiple states have passed laws allowing agencies to refuse adoptions to gay couples.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.