Boys’ night out

12 Jan 2005

Thanks to one of my TiVo wishlists, I found out about a dating show that will have a gay episode this week. (I’m reminded that Blind Date had a gay couple on earlier this year.) Here’s the kicker: the show is Best Friend’s Date, which is on The N, the teen block of Noggin. “Will Allison pick the right guy for her gay best friend Alan?” You can check out the prospective dates in their video poll, and the episode airs Friday, Jan. 14, 8:30 p.m. ET. Way to go for gay youth!

[Addendum (Jan. 14): Speaking of gay youth, on Wednesday Nightline ran an interesting report on Michael Shackelford, a gay Oklahoma teenager who was profiled in a series of articles in the Post last fall. (Thanks to Andy for the heads up.)]

Posted by Jeff on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 10:21 AM

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The N has never shied away from gay content, to its everlasting credit. It even uses the gay storylines in its promos for Degrassi.

Mike B. | January 12, 2005 12:51 PM

I liked the blond kid (um even better than Alan, though he grew on me). I’m glad they ended up together on the big date.

Thanks to my Boston friend, I’ve become addicted to that other show on the N, Degrassi, though it would be nice to see it without all the American censoring.

T. Kevin | January 23, 2005 2:02 PM

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