Hi Honey, I'm Homo!

Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture

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English language

Published 2023 by BenBella Books.

ISBN:
978-1-63774-301-0
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There's a secret storyline hidden across some of the most popular sitcoms of the 20th century.

For decades, amidst the bright lights, studio-audience laughs, and absurdly large apartment sets, the real-life story of American LGBTQ+ liberation unfolded in plain sight in front of millions of viewers, most of whom were laughing too hard to mind.

From flamboyant relatives on Bewitched to closely-guarded secrets on All in the Family, from network-censor fights over Soap to behind-the-scenes activism on the set of The Golden Girls, from Ellen’s culture clash to Modern Family’s primetime power-couple, Hi Honey, I’m Homo! is the story not only of how subversive queer comedy transformed the American sitcom, from its inception through today, but how our favorite sitcoms transformed, and continue to transform, America.

Accessible, entertaining, and informative, Hi Honey, I'm Homo! is filled with exclusive commentary and interviews from celebrities, behind-the-scenes creators, and more.

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reviewed Hi Honey, I'm Homo! by Matt Baume

Great rundown of queer history through tv sitcoms.

This was a rather fascinating dive into tv sitcom history, queer history, and how modern media has been able to help sway public perceptions. I didn't watch the referenced shows growing up, so it was really interesting to see how show creators and actors were able to toe the line to get what was considered controversial material onto the air. It also gives you a little hope with how tumultuous things are in the world right now by showing that it's really not a new trend at all and was honestly expected. If you're at all interested in tv history helping the main population to be more accepting of queer folks, this would be a great read.