MEDIA REACTIONS…
“…essential viewing for millions of viewers of all orientations.”
— Boston Sunday Herald“Stereotypes crumble before your very eyes. Innovative.”
— The New York Times“polished . . . professional newsmagazine”
— Chicago Tribune“Heading for lasting impact. . . a solid mix of features and news.”
— San Francisco Examiner” . . . the gay community’s television newsmagazine of record . . .”
— The Washington Blade“An important series . . . serves as a barometer of the health of public television in America.”
— The Sun (Baltimore)“first rate . . . thoughtful and informative”
— Detroit Free Press“not for gays and lesbians only”
— The Dallas Morning News“For viewers, particularly for those in areas like the Midwest and South, this type of gay and lesbian magazine show for the whole family is something of a godsend”
— Los Angeles Times“cheers — refreshingly candid reports”
— TV Guide“professional production values and clear reporting”
— The Tampa Tribune“. . . it’s the stuff that makes Public TV worth funding”
— Miami Herald“In the Life covers more ground in an hour than 60 Minutes could with the Road Runner as an anchor . . . In the Life has enough life in it for anybody.”
— Detroit News“Evenhanded and illuminating . . . as important by its presence as by what it presents.”
— Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
VIEWERS RESPONSES…
Living in a such small rural community, I was very pleased to see your television program aired . . . I am grateful that I can still be exposed to today’s real issues, especially in such a small town where homosexuality is still considered taboo. Thanks for being there.
Todd P. — Ridgeway, PA“I am a forty-six year old straight female and I’m a huge fan of this wonderful show. With almost every feature they show, I find myself wanting to know more and more. In the Life enables me to learn more on my own and I am so very grateful for the opportunity.
Susan D. — Seattle, WA“I showed In the Life to my son and daughter (aged 15 and 12) . . . Every person I know could benefit by watching it.”
Todd J. — New York, NY“It’s so important that shows like In the Life . . . be available. I know as an educator that students (gay and straight alike) are starved for non-biased information on gay experience and gay issues; and these shows are among the very few intelligently crafted products which can meet that need.”
Tom C. — Tacoma, WA“I can’t wait to let whoever I can know how excited I am about this program. I’m 24 years old, and have been a little disappointed that it’s difficult to find positive gay role models. But your program presents our interests in a positive and professional manner.
Anthony F. — Los Angeles, CAI am a sophomore attending the University of Washington and I wish I had known about this show sooner. I enjoyed how informative it was. This show also provides positive role models for young gays and lesbians.
James F. — Edmonds, WAI just wanted to write and say that I have watched and enjoyed your show since the beginning. I am gay and a single father who has brought up my 13-year-old daughter since she was born. She watched your program with me.
Thomas C. — Beverly, MABeing only sixteen years old and just recently coming out to my parents, this program has been a breath of fresh air. Your program has shown my parents how diverse the gay and lesbian community really is . . .
Mark L. — St. Paul, MNThe reason I wrote to you is because I started crying from being so happy to that we were on a television station. I truly want to thank you.
Dennis W. — Claremont, NHBravo! What a show!!! I enjoyed watching the Stonewall 25 special . . . I was unable to be in New York last week during all the festivities. However, watching your show made me feel like I was there in person and an integral part of all the events.
Michael P. — Worcester, MA