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Behind the Aegis

(54,852 posts) Sun Jan 7, 2024, 04:08 PM Jan 2024

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

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.

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Hi Honey, I'm Homo! Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Jan 2024 OP

Does the book include "Love, Sidney?" with Tony Randall? no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 #1

No, it does not. Behind the Aegis Jan 2024 #2

Have you read any of TJ Klune's books? leftieNanner Jan 2024 #3

I have not. Behind the Aegis Jan 2024 #4

Yes, fiction leftieNanner Jan 2024 #5

If you're too lazy to read as I am..... SouthernDem4ever Jan 2024 #6

no_hypocrisy

(48,778 posts)

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

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Sun Jan 7, 2024, 04:15 PM

Jan 2024

Behind the Aegis

(54,852 posts)

2. No, it does not.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 7, 2024, 04:29 PM

Jan 2024

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

(15,689 posts)

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

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Sun Jan 7, 2024, 05:02 PM

Jan 2024

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

Behind the Aegis

(54,852 posts)

4. I have not.

Reply to leftieNanner (Reply #3)

Sun Jan 7, 2024, 05:18 PM

Jan 2024

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

leftieNanner

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5. Yes, fiction

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Reply #4)

Sun Jan 7, 2024, 05:41 PM

Jan 2024

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

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

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Tue Jan 9, 2024, 08:42 PM

Jan 2024

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

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