TV Networks failed to broadcast Obama Administration’s Major LGBT Announcement

After President Obama and Sec. of State Hillary Clinton announced their stance on International LGBT issues, you would think the network would cover it, right?

Wrong! In fact, only the cable news channels covered it. Think Progress has the numbers:

They covered other things like Kim Kardashian's return to the limelight and Sandusky, but nothing on Clinton's historic speech. Fail

GLAAD Grades the TV Networks

GLAAD has graded the TV networks on their LGBT content and characters. Here are their key findings in their research:

• This year, ABC Family becomes the second network, cable or broadcast, to receive an "Excellent" rating in this report due to the quality and diversity of its many LGBT impressions.  Of the 10 cable networks evaluated, ABC Family posted the largest increase (+18%) and ranked highest for LGBT-inclusive original content. Out of 103 total hours of original primetime programming, 56.5 (55%) hours included LGBT impressions.  ABC Family was also the most racially diverse this year, with 35% white impressions, 25% black, 13% Latino/a, and 28% multiracial.
• Compared to last year's NRI, GLAAD has found that the five major broadcast networks have all remained relatively steady in the percentage of LGBT-inclusive hours found in their primetime programming.  There has been no change in their rankings relative to one another based on these figures, though The CW, Fox, and ABC all experienced slight declines, while NBC and CBS both experienced slight increases.  ABC saw the greatest decline at -3%, while CBS saw greatest increase at +3%.
• For the second year in a row, The CW is the top broadcast network in this report with 171 (33%) LGBT-inclusive hours out of 521 total hours of original programming. Last year, The CW reached 35% LGBT-inclusive hours, which remains the highest percentage ever recorded for a broadcast network since this report's inception. The CW's programming also reflected the second greatest racial/ethnic diversity among its LGBT impressions of all the broadcast networks.
• Once again, ABC had to settle for third place behind The CW and Fox in terms of the percentage of its LGBT-inclusive primetime hours. However, ABC led all the broadcast networks in total hours of LGBT inclusion. Of the 1108 total tracked hours of primetime programming, 253 (23%) included LGBT impressions.
• For the third year in a row, CBS remains in last place among the broadcast networks. Since GLAAD began the NRI, CBS has demonstrated the least overall improvement over a five year period. This year however, it posted the largest gain of any network with a modest 3% increase; 114 (10%) LGBT-inclusive hours of programming out of 1110 hours total. Because of this, CBS' score was raised from "Failing" to "Adequate."
• Showtime made a stronger showing this year with 35.5 (37%) LGBT-inclusive hours out of 96.5 total. Though it didn't feature the most racially diverse range of impressions (85% white), it did include a strong showing for both lesbians (54%) and bisexuals (48%) in its LGBT-inclusive hours.
• Another network that showed improvement was USA, which increased from 4% LGBT-inclusive hours to 18% thanks to the upgrading of Diana Berrigan on White Collar to regular status.  This improvement moves USA from a score of "Failing" to "Adequate."
• A&E and TBS continue to reside at the bottom of our rankings and earn "Failing" grades with only 5% LGBT-inclusive programming hours each.  Those numbers are a slight improvement over the 2% and 1% they respectively posted in last year's NRI.

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10 Things Logo TV can do to be Great

After watching the Now New Next Awards, I realized that LOGO TV needs help! I remember when I was marching in NYC gay pride and I saw the LOGO TV crew promoting the upcoming channel. I was so excited and hopeful for our first network showcasing the LGBT community.

Well, years later... Well, I still have hope. I think they can turn it around and become a great Gay Channel. So, I will offer my suggestions on how this network could be MUST SEE TV.

1. Bring back the news segments. It would be great if they had a Rachel Maddow, Tavis Smiley or even a gay Glenn Beck. Something that will inform our community.
2. Scripted shows. We need strong TV representation.
3. A serious "The View" like show. The hosts should come from different backgrounds and represent different opinions.
4. Less British TV, stop broadcasting their TV leftovers.
5. Reality shows that highlight regular gays and LGBT accomplishments.
6. NO A-List of any kind.
7. An award show that honors actual GAY PEOPLE!
8. 1 Girl 5 Gays in America.
9. A Gay Unplugged with upcoming musicians (who are LGBT).
10. TV movies made by LGBT writers, producers and directors.

If y'all have anything to add please do so.

New Network: GLO TV America's First LGBT Urban Network

This sounds exciting and long over due. GLO TV is a new LGBT Urban Network and it promises to bring diverse stories and characters to our world.
Check out the promo


Here's more info:

About GLO TV
The GLO TV is first Urban LGBT TV network and we represent the future of television: innovative, bold, diverse and delivered across multiple platforms. We proudly feature a full slate of quality programming for the urban LGBT audience, our friends, family and allies. GLO is about showing all of whom we are with programs that are entertaining, informative, affirming and sometimes provocative. GLO understands that within the Urban LGBT community are unique stories waiting to be told, and our programs will always be presented with creativity, quality and integrity. The future of TV has arrived. It's about you, It's about us, It's about time.

GLO President, Maurice Jamal
Just named by BET as among the Who’s Who In Black LGBT America,
GLO TV President and Chief Creative Officer is Maurice Jamal, a celebrated independent filmmaker who achieved mainstream success and has been profiled in Black Enterprise Magazine, Essence, JET, Variety, OUT Magazine and The Advocate. Mr. Jamal created the landmark films “Ski Trip,” “Friends & Lovers” and “Dirty Laundry” and was listed by OUT Magazine as One of The 100 Most Important Gays in America and by AOL Black Voices as One of the Top 25 Most Influential Black Filmmakers.

What is an URBAN LGBT Network?
The Urban LGBT community, our family, friends and allies reach beyond sexuality, race, gender, body type, education, style, region or creed. GLO TV wants to show the world who we truly are. GLO TV is about showing us in all our vibrant colors. The urban community has always been on the cutting edge of culture in America, and with the gay community, even more so. The same way that hip-hop, house and R&B changed music across the globe, GLO is aiming to change TV. The time has come for us to stand up and be counted. The time has come for our stories to be told. The time has come for us to show just how amazing we can be. The time has come for GLO.

What types of shows will there be?
We’re so excited, because GLO will have it all! From outrageous comedies to powerful dramas, sexy soap operas, reality shows, talk shows, feature films, cutting edge news programs, documentaries and music that breaks boundaries. We'll present artists you can't see anywhere else to your favorite celebrities. Most of our programming is original and we’ll also have some favorites you've grown to love.

Get Excited. I wish them the best in all their endeavors.

Check out the website, here

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Great Hera!

TV Channels that can Die

With the multimedia falling apart like good BBQ pork from the bone, I think it's time to get real. There are several TV channels and a network that can bite the bullet HARD and possibly put some money back in the Big Media's pockets.

So I have some ideas on have to save the dying multimedia.

• Kill MTV and give it a Pheonix Effect: Return MTV to it's natural state of VJs and videos. If they do this, maybe folks will try to get their videos on the network versus Youtube. Some of us grew up watching the latest videos and performances. If MTV drop the dumb ass reality shows and promote artists and real music, they would save tons of money.
• Drop CW: CW isn't making much dough. The network has been struggling for a while and is not making a bump in the big swing of TV. So move Supernatural and Smallville to Fox, move the American's Next Top Model and The Game to Bravo and WE, and drop the rest. Maybe they can put the other shows on the WB web channel.
• Entertainment channel must die: E! and other entertainment channels can cease to exist. We can get the same info from blogs.
• LOGO can go: This channel could be better, but it's not. They can save money if they join Bravo.
• Here!: A stain to the gay community and common sense...Die!
• Nickelodeon: At this point PBS, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network can handle it all by themselves.
• American Idol: Not a network or channel, but it acts like one. It's still gets big ratings but their winners lose their contracts. It almost has no purpose anymore.
• Spike TV: Men watch porn for free, ESPN for sports and Cinemax for action movies. Why go to Spike TV?

That's my ideas, crazy, but possibly helpful if considered.

Following Queerty's lead...6 More Shows LOGO should Produce

Queerty has given me an idea. Today in their post, they talked about 3 shows Logo should produce. Like them, I agree that their programming needs a good stirring in the creative pot.

So I'm going to continue their idea and pitch some shows as well.

• A "Gay" View. I would love to see or be a part of a LGBT version of The View. It would be cute to see a diverse crew of LGBT people talking about our world and everything else around it.
• A good, good drama show like Six Feet Under and NOTHING like Queer as Folk. Ex: After a rude awakening, a nightlife impresario decides to change his life and start a LGBT home for troubled youth.
  
• A supernatural show that does not make a joke out the genre, Joss Whedon-like writer would be great. Ex: A young gay outsider falls for another outsider who happens to be half-demon.
• Continue the Can't Get a Date series. It's good to see other LGBT folks dealing with dating issues.
• Have a Midnight Special variety hour. There are a lot of LGBT musical artists. It would be nice to see them perform.
• Create a series called Everyday, that highlight the great things LGBT folks are doing. We don't see that enough in the media.

That's a few ideas. Maybe one day, I can make some of these ideas real.

CW is getting their Asses Beat by a Network made up of Reruns

This is irony, payback, revenge, and karma. Y'all know I despise CW for their programming foolishness: getting rid of most of their minority shows and replacing them with rich, white teen shows that only promotes self-important zombies. A bit much I know.

But the news is MyNetwork TV, a channel consisted of canceled shows, movies of the week, and English-language telenovelas has beaten CW in ratings for the past 3 weeks. MyNetwork TV used to average about 700, 000 viewers last season, now they average around 1.76 million viewers.

But how is this network cobbering CW? Easily, they don't gear their programming to one type of viewer. Remember, CW wanted to focus on women, as if there are no We, Oh, or Lifetime channels floating around. MyNetwork TV hits mostly families which means something for everyone.

And speaking for everyone, MyNetwork TV is very racially diverse in its programming. They hit hard with Latino and Black shows (I'll let that horrible Flava Flav slide). Also, they avoid the reality competition and dating crap. Then they stick with the classics like COPS, Jail, and those Funny moments caught on Tape shows...I guess they still work.

So CW, look at this very closely at this. I've said it before, your stragety works, but doesn't make any waves. This is proof that you need to shake it up and get back to basics. Remember Veronica Mars, Dawson, Buffy, Girlfriends, Angel, and One on One. They were quality shows, you get back to that and maybe your viewers will return.

NAACP calls Whitewash 2008

In 1999, NAACP called out the networks for a virtual whiteout. Meaning that there were a lack of diversity of TV. Now nearly a decade later, we are right back where we started.

NAACP has noticed the sequel of 1999's diversity-lite incident. The numbers of minority actors/actresses and writers has decreased.

The Huffington Post reports that the number of minority actors in prime-time shows has remained flat or even dipped in recent years, decreasing from 333 in the 2002-03 season to 307 in 2006-07, according to the report. The number of minority writers working during the 2006-07 season was 173, a drop from the 206 employed during the previous season.

NAACP are not happy about this and plan to take action. They will be creating a task force with network executives and other civil rights groups to look into these situations. They may also take some political action as well as protesting, boycotting and class-action suits against the networks.

They mentioned CW as a prime example. I'm very happy they noted that damn network because since the CW was created, they have completely wiped out their minority programming.

I have written about their careless with Girlfriends, one their longest running and celebrated shows. Without any consideration to the fans, they canceled the show without a proper ending. Then they added new shows based on white, rich teens as if there was a high demand (yes, I'm bitter about CW). The funny part is Girlfriends' ratings were higher than Gossip Girl or 90210.

If NAACP take any action, they should start with CW. Make an example of them, since they are a new network, they could take more risk and cater to the true younger audience. They said they are trying to reach the 18-34 female demographic. Well, that demographic is also Latina, Black and Asian. So start reaching out to them too, Tyra's stuff ain't cutting it.

Okay, sorry for my rant, but I think it's time to reflect the viewers. Minorities are growing everyday. TV networks should think about that and take advantage the growth. PBS, Disney and Nickelodeon are very diverse in their programming. I can't understand why the other networks can't do the same.