Tag: Will & Grace
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Bob Odenkirk Had Never Seen Seinfeld When He Was Offered A Guest Role
“What’s the deal with not watching my show?” is what comedian Jerry Seinfeld might playfully ask Bob Odenkirk. Don’t feel bad if you blink and missed Odenkirk’s guest role on one of the most popular 1990s sitcoms. During the show’s iconic run, “Seinfeld” played host to a treasure trove of guest stars, both famous and…
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‘The L Word’ Star Daniel Sea on the ‘Reparative Gesture’ of Max’s Return
To someone who doesn’t remember the days of water cooler TV, it would be hard to explain the enormous cultural impact of a show like “The L Word.” Following the watershed gay show “Will & Grace” and the slightly more niche “Queer as Folk,” the Showtime lesbian melodrama marked the first time a mainstream TV…
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Leslie Jordan: The Scene-Stealing Frenemy of Will & Grace
As a comedian, Leslie Jordan found new fans through social media. As a character actor, he played into the campiness of American Horror Story. As a gay icon, he was entirely himself and beloved for it. Combining these three gave him his most memorable role on Will & Grace. As socialite Beverley Leslie, Jordan was…
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How to Watch the Oscar Nominations Live
After months of campaigning and speculation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is ready to release the 2022 Oscar nominations. Competition should be fierce this year, with “The Power of the Dog” dominating early award shows and several other high-profile films including “Dune” and “Don’t Look Up” also in contention. Nominations might take…
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Hulu’s Queer Teen Love Story Adds Megan Mullally, Tyler Alvarez and Michelle Buteau
Hulu’s upcoming queer teen love story, directed by Sammi Cohen, has rounded out its cast.Emmy and SAG Award-winner Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”), Tyler Alvarez (“Never Have I Ever”), Michelle Buteau (“First Wives Club”), Aasif Mandvi (“Evil”), Teala Dunn (“All Night”) and Isabella Ferreira join previously announced stars Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho in the…
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‘Clueless’ Reboot Centered on Dionne Heads to Peacock
Take note fans of plaid clothing: The upcoming “Clueless” reboot series has been picked up by Peacock, NBCUniversal’s recently-launched streaming service.Here’s the synopsis for the “Clueless” reboot, per NBCUniversal: A baby pink and bisexual blue-tinted, tiny sun-glasses wearing, oat milk latte and Adderall-fueled look at what happens when queen bee Cher disappears and her lifelong…
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‘Modern Family’ Finale: How Cameron and Mitchell Forever Changed Gay Families on TV
When “Modern Family” premiered in 2009, the mockumentary-style family sitcom was an instant hit, one that would forever alter the fabric of the television landscape. At the time, it seemed water cooler discussion of primetime television had gone the way of the radio, but — much like that other medium — it came roaring back.…
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Q&A: Why Megan Mullally Won’t Talk Politics While Hosting the SAG Awards
Megan Mullally is funny. The “Will & Grace” star can also sing and dance. While she’s not picking up the Oscar hosting gig after the Kevin Hart fiasco, Mullally will take center stage on Sunday, Jan. 27 when she makes her debut as the host of the 25th annual SAG Awards.Variety caught up with Mullally…
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Rachel Brosnahan Wins Golden Globe for Best Actress in TV Comedy
Rachel Brosnahan has won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy TV Series for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” besting a competitive field of contenders that included Kristen Bell (“The Good Place”), Candice Bergen (“Murphy Brown”), Alison Brie (“Glow”), and Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”). Last year’s prize also went to Brosnahan.The…
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Emmy Upset Alert: The 7 Categories Where Almost Anything Can Happen
The 2018 Emmys are shaping up to be anyone’s game — which could mean, well, just about anything. Come Monday night, viewers could be stupefied by the volume of upsets, or they could be flabbergasted by how many Academy favorites just keep on winning. Or, really, it could be a mix of the two.So on…