The late ’90s to early ’00s was an interesting era for portrayals of gay men on television. “Will & Grace” hit its peak popularity (it was the highest rated sitcom in the key 18-49 demo from 2001-05), in part due to the scene-stealing but deeply stereotypical character Jack (Sean Hayes). In 2000, Showtime debuted “Queer as Folk,” which centered around another stereotype: the party and hookup scene.
Then there was “Sex and the City.” In a show about friendships, the one that never wavered was the one between Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her gay best friend, Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson).
Garson, who was straight, passed away Tuesday at age 57 — but his character will live on as one of a pioneering portrayal of gay men.
Unlike the trim and impeccably coiffed Will Truman on “Will & Grace” or the muscular hairless party boys on “Queer as Folk,” Stanford did not...
Then there was “Sex and the City.” In a show about friendships, the one that never wavered was the one between Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her gay best friend, Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson).
Garson, who was straight, passed away Tuesday at age 57 — but his character will live on as one of a pioneering portrayal of gay men.
Unlike the trim and impeccably coiffed Will Truman on “Will & Grace” or the muscular hairless party boys on “Queer as Folk,” Stanford did not...
- 9/22/2021
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
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Stars in the House continues today 2pm withGuest Host Sierra Boggess joined by guests Alan H. Green, Lisa Howard and Sean Palmer and tonight 8pm for the stars of CW's hit show,The Flash, join us for a Stars In The House reunion, including Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton, Tom Cavanagh, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Nicolet and Hartley Sawyer.a...
- 5/19/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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