Pride Month Gay TV

Gay Television

June is designated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in honor of the historic Stonewall uprising on June 28, 1969. To mark the occasion, many networks are airing special Pride Month programming and public service announcements. Here are LGBT television highlights for the month of June that will tickle you pink.

Thursday, June 1
OUTzoneTV.com launches PREMIERE
Bravo launches a new broadband channel specifically for the LGBT online community. Programming highlights include long- and short-form video, such as the made-for-TV movie That Certain Summer, the UK documentary My Husband is Gay and the short-lived Bravo reality series Cooking’s a Drag.

In the Life (syndicated) PREMIERE
The LGBT newsmagazine airs its "Pride in Action" episode this month, showcasing stories of those in the community making unique contributions to social activism. Hosted by political humorist Kate Clinton. Times and dates vary; go to inthelifetv.org for airdates.

Summer Storm (here!TV)
In this 2004 German drama, a closeted gay teen on a rowing team comes out when an all-gay team participates in a competition. Featured title throughout the month of June; check listings.

Margaret Cho: Assassin (here!TV)
Openly bisexual comic Margaret Cho’s 2005 live concert film. Featured title throughout the month of June; check listings.

Grande école (here!TV)
2004 French drama about three college students – two men and one woman – in a love triangle. Featured title throughout the month of June; check listings.

Portrait of a Marriage (Logo, 9 PM ET/PT) PREMIERE
A British melodrama in two parts, this miniseries tells the story of two women during World War II who have a clandestine affair while one is married to a man. Multiple airings; check listings.

Friday, June 2
TransGeneration (Sundance Channel, 7 PM ET/PT)
Winner of a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary, TransGeneration is an eight-episode series that tells the story of four transgender college students at campuses across the United States. Subsequent episodes air every Friday at 7 PM ET/PT.

Saturday, June 3
Mysterious Skin (Sundance Channel 10 PM ET/PT)
Gregg Araki’s 2005 feature in which a young hustler crosses paths with a teenager who believes he's been abducted by aliens. Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film Limited Release.

The Living End (Sundance Channel, 11:45 PM ET/PT)
Director Gregg Araki’s story of two HIV positive gay men—a hustler and a movie critic—was revolutionary in 1992 for its depiction of HIV-positive gay men as sexually active.

Sunday, June 4
Same Sex America (Showtime, 4:30 PM ET/PT)
This documentary charts the journey of seven gay and lesbian couples in Massachusetts fighting for same-sex marriage. Multiple airings; check listings.

Monday, June 5
June 5, 1981 is most frequently cited as the day that AIDS was discovered.

The Ride: Seven Days to End AIDS (Logo, 1 PM ET/PT)
This original documentary series follows five diverse people as they participate in the 7-day, 585-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. All are riding to raise money for HIV/AIDS services and awareness. Multiple airings; check listings.

Venus Boyz (Sundance Channel, 9 PM ET/PT) PREMIERE
Gabriel Baur’s 2002 award-winning documentary on drag kings.

Tuesday, June 6
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Bravo, 9 PM ET/PT) SEASON PREMIERE
Comedian Kathy Griffin returns for Season Two of her unscripted series. This time around, she will auction herself on eBay, attend a gay prom, and go ice skating with Olympian Johnny Weir. Frequent repeats; new episodes air every Tuesday at 9 PM.

Queer Eye (Bravo, 10 PM ET/PT) SEASON PREMIERE
The Emmy-award winning unscripted series makes its fourth season premiere. The Fab Five hit the Vegas Strip to improve potentially tacky weddings. Frequent repeats; new episodes air every Tuesday at 10 PM.

Wednesday, June 7
Noah’s Arc (Logo, 10 PM ET/PT)
Season One is re-aired, with bonus material, including DVD special features, behind-the-scenes footage and previews of Season Two. Multiple airings; check listings.

Can’t Get a Date (Logo, 10:30 PM ET/PT) SERIES PREMIERE
This reality show – co-produced with VH1 – makes its debut, offering dating advice and helpful tips to people who can’t find Mr. or Ms. Right. Multiple airings; check listings.

Thursday, June 8
We Are Dad (Showtime, 11 AM ET/PT)
A gay couple becomes foster parents to infants who are HIV-positive, but to adopt they must challenge Florida's ban on adoption by same-sex parents. Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary. Multiple airings; check listings.

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