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Gay TV Character Pioneers

Empty_profile By carymc 350 days ago Updated 296 days ago 924 Views 7 Comments
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Introduction

Billy Crystal played the first openly gay TV character in "Soap" in the late 70s. But trust me, there were "alternative lifestyle" characters all over the airwaves long before that. We just didn't think about it back then.

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Uncle Arthur (Paul Lynde) in "Bewitched"

 
Natty suits with kerchief. Flamboyant hand motions. A constant giggle. And more interest in Darren than Samantha. GAY.

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"Maude" (Bea Arthur)

 
The gravelly voice. The helmet hair. The kaftans and beads. And she could whip Archie Bunker's ass with one hand behind her back. GAY.

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Bosley (David Doyle) in "Charlie's Angels"

 
The lisp. The scarves. The complete lack of sexual interest in the Angels. And he cowered in the corner while the ladies did all the dirty work. GAY.

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Snagglepuss

 
"Heavens to Mergatroid. All right already! Exit, stage left. GAY. Flaming, even.

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Felix Unger (Tony Randall) in "The Odd Couple"

 
Fussy. Obsessive-compulsive. Clean freak. Always wore a crisp tailored suit. So he had a wife. She kicked him out. Why? GAY!

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Charles Nelson Reilly in anything

 
Three names before anyone else used three names. Ridiculously oversized glasses. Orange suits and scarves. So very GAY.

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KITT in Knight Rider

 
Sensible. Stylish. Fiercely protective of Michael. And he spoke like Prince Albert at High Tea. GAY. Gayest car ever. Even The Hoff knew it. Right, Hoff? See.

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Velma Dinkley from "Scooby Doo"

 
Just look at her. I have no doubt that behind closed doors, she'd throw off the glasses, whip off the turtleneck, shake out that sensible hair and eat you alive, If you were a girl, that is. Strictly vagitarian, trust me.

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C3PO in "Star Wars"

 
Please. Why do you think R2D2 had eyes in the back of his head?

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7 Comments

 

Ha! Good observation.
I think Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke Show) was suspect...
K_sunglasses_thumb kathybelleposted 350 days ago
Oh man, I've always loved Snagglepuss and now I know why! I do love gay cats.
01onmylist_thumb herkneesposted 349 days ago
Snagglepuss is not gay! Yogi and Boo Boo? Sure. Pixie and Dixie? Totally. Quick Draw McGraw and Baba Looey? Probably. Snooper and Blabber? Could be. But Snagglepuss is not gay.
Kiss_thumb Ol Hippieposted 348 days ago
Sorry, Ol' Hippie, but the truth is often a bitter pill.
Empty_profile carymcposted 348 days ago
Was there ever a verdict on Bert and Ernie?
K_sunglasses_thumb kathybelleposted 348 days ago
wow you're so right. awesome.
690384644305_thumb kellyposted 347 days ago
KB.. no definitive verdict, but I think we all know. Big Bird is iffy as well.
Empty_profile carymcposted 347 days ago
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