TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture
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Showcases the power of television, the legacy of TV iconic events, and the impact they have had, with commentary from celebrities, TV insiders, politicians, journalists, comedians, and culture critics.
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Matt Roush says...
The TV-on-TV docuseries looks back at one of the 1990s’ breakthrough cultural moments: Ellen DeGeneres coming out in public (on the cover of Time) at the same time her TV character in Ellen came out, reaching an audience of 44 million. This preceded hits like Will & Grace, which probably couldn’t have happened without Ellen’s example at a time when, as one observer notes, “There was just no coming out for someone who wanted to hit the big time.” Ellen’s 1997 “Puppy Episode” was a sensation, winning an Emmy and a Peabody, and while the show itself couldn’t survive the resulting firestorm and ABC’s trepidation (adding adult content advisories as if “there’s something wrong with it”), Ellen’s career ultimately flourished and TV has never been quite the same.
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