Hi Honey, I'm Homo! Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture

[Behind the Aegis]

This is a book by Matt Baume. If you have a chance, read it! It has some really good historical information on how we were/are portrayed in the genre of the sitcom. It discusses the challenges we faced/face and adds some great tidbits about GLBT progress and failures through the years.

I made it a "couple activity" with my husband and listened to the book together. He is a big TV/Movie aficionado. Oh, and he is gay too.

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Does the book include "Love, Sidney?" with Tony Randall?

[Behind the Aegis]

2. No, it does not.

There were a few comedies left of the list, but I think that show is mentioned. It just doesn't have its own chapter. It starts with "Bewitched" and ends with "Modern Family". It also doesn't address non-network shows. Also, animated shows don't get any play either.

Still, it is a good book.

[leftieNanner]

3. Have you read any of TJ Klune's books?

By the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door. Wonderful queer writer and enchanting love stories.

[Behind the Aegis]

4. I have not.

Are they fiction? I am not a huge fiction fan, but I do read it from time to time.

[leftieNanner]

5. Yes, fiction

Under the Whispering Door deals with a lot of issues, including death. By the Cerulean Sea is a fantasy of sorts with a wonderful collection of magical children, including Lucifer aka Lucy (who happens to be the son of Satan).

[SouthernDem4ever]

6. If you're too lazy to read as I am.....

Matt has numerous videos on youtube to peruse - all very informative and interesting.