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

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hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

Anyone remotely aware of television in the US in the last 50 years knows that queer representation has gone from almost nothing to lead characters.  The struggles of LGBTQ+ creators and artists,  and the pushback from activists and advertisers are documented with research,  interviews,  and a clear passion for TV comedy. Baume's humor brings a lightness to balance the dark stories of closeted actors and sometimes violent reactions to cutting edge programming. I appreciate his recognition of the cycles of advancement and retreat,  and the specter of the latest push to censor books and school curriculum. 
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