here TV

Here TV offers a variety of programming targeted toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) community. Here TV both produces original programming and acquires programming to air on the network. The channel airs original series, movies, documentaries, talk shows, reality series, and comedy specials.

Dante's Cove

Created by Michael Costanza and directed by Sam Irvin, Dante's Cove combined elements of the horror and soap opera genres in telling the story of Kevin (Gregory Michael) and Toby (Charlie David), a young couple seeking to be together and overcome the dark mystical forces that conspire to separate them. The show debuted in 2005 to a mixed critical reception. The third season ended on December 21, 2007.

Conframa

Conframa is a dramedy series that takes a candid look at what happens when you bring together a loving couple and someone else into the relationship. Created by Anthony Bawn, directed by Robert Adams. Season 1 episodes begin airing in September 2018 to mostly favorable reviews & is also available on the streaming platform Amazon Prime. BroadwayWorld announced on August 15, 2019 that the series was renewed for a second season with new cast members and executive produced by Shaun Cairo (Pitchfork (film).

The Lair

The Lair is an American gay-themed vampire television series produced by Here. The first season, consisting of six episodes, wrapped production in January 2007. The first two episodes premiered on June 1, 2007. Season 2, consisting of nine episodes, debuted on September 5, 2008.{{cite web |url=http://blogs.dailynews.com/outinhollywood/2008/09/05/second-season-of-the-lair-debu/ |title=Second season of "The Lair" debuts today… |author=Greg Hernandez |date=5 September 2008 |publisher=Out in Hollywood |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215183719/http://blogs.dailynews.com/outinhollywood/2008/09/05/second-season-of-the-lair-debu/ |url-status=live }} A third season of 13 episodes was announced in September 2008 and Colton Ford confirmed that filming took place in October and November 2008. Season 3 premiered September 4, 2009.

Just Josh

Just Josh is an American talk show hosted by television personality, writer, and director Josh Rosenzweig. Filmed on location throughout New York City, Rosenzweig conducts celebrity interviews, visits VIP events, and discusses all things pop culture. The show premiered on January 28, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.thevitalvoice.com/lifestyle/57-lifestyle/188-qjust-josh-premiers-on-here-tv |title="Just Josh" Premiers on here! |author=Colin Lovett |date=2 March 2011 |publisher=Vital Voice |access-date=13 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215191347/http://www.thevitalvoice.com/lifestyle/57-lifestyle/188-qjust-josh-premiers-on-here-tv |archive-date=15 December 2013 }}

For & Against

For & Against is an American talk show hosted by Jim Morrison. Each episode features Morrison discussing issues that affect the LGBT community. Morrison also interviews policymakers and pundits spanning the political landscape. The show provides news and headlines from an LGBTQ perspective. For & Against premiered on January 6, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.cynopsis.com/editions/cynopsis/010612/#Discovery%20Channel%20debuts%20All%20Star%20Dealers%20later%20this%20month |date=6 January 2012 |publisher=Cynopsis |access-date=13 December 2013 |title=Cynopsis Media :: 01/06/12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215181850/http://www.cynopsis.com/editions/cynopsis/010612/#Discovery%20Channel%20debuts%20All%20Star%20Dealers%20later%20this%20month |archive-date=15 December 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}

She's Living for This

She's Living for This is an American television comedy and variety series created by Keith Levy and Josh Rosenzweig. The series stars drag performer Sherry Vine. The series premiered on February 24, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.gomag.com/article/the_very_best_of_filmtv3/ |title=The Very Best of Film/TV |author=Mei Mei Chin |date=11 February 2012 |publisher=Go Magazine |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=18 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218144325/http://www.gomag.com/article/the_very_best_of_filmtv3/ |url-status=live }}

From Here on OUT

From Here on OUT is an American television sitcom created and written by Terry Ray, produced by David Millbern and directed by Sam Irvin. The series is a comic spoof about making the ultra sexy TV show "Guy Dubai: International Gay Spy" for a fictionalized and wild send-up of Here TV. The cast includes Terry Ray, Juliet Mills, T.J. Hoban and Suzanne Whang. The series premiered on February 28, 2014.{{cite news |url=https://nypost.com/2014/03/28/the-closet-door-bursts-open-for-gay-networks-1st-sitcom/ |title=The closet door bursts open for gay network's 1st sitcom |publisher=nypost.com |date=2014-03-28 |access-date=2014-09-19 |first=Eric |last=Hegedus |archive-date=2014-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210231538/http://nypost.com/2014/03/28/the-closet-door-bursts-open-for-gay-networks-1st-sitcom/ |url-status=live }}

Single, Out

Single, Out is an Australian comedy drama television series created by Lee Galea and produced by Indie Melbourne Productions. The series follows Adam, a young man who comes out as gay following his first sexual experience.{{cite web |url=https://cinephobiareleasing.com/film/single-out/ |title=USA DVD Distributor's page for Single, Out (Season 1) |publisher=Cinephobia Releasing |access-date=2023-11-06 |archive-date=2023-11-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106202341/https://cinephobiareleasing.com/film/single-out/ |url-status=live }}

30 Years From Here

30 Years From Here is an American made-for-television documentary about the 30-year war on the HIV and AIDS pandemic. The documentary, directed by Josh Rosenzweig, debuted on November 25, 2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/25/30-years-from-here-hiv-aids-documentary-_n_1112908.html |title='30 Years From Here' Examines HIV/AIDS Epidemic's Impact On Generations |date=25 November 2011 |work=The Huffington Post |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=20 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220030926/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/25/30-years-from-here-hiv-aids-documentary-_n_1112908.html |url-status=live }} In 2012, 30 Years From Here was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/09/general-hospital-leads-daytime-emmy-noms/ |title='General Hospital' leads Daytime Emmy noms; 'Bold and Beautiful' left out |date=9 May 2012 |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=7 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607233339/http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/09/general-hospital-leads-daytime-emmy-noms/ |url-status=live }}

• Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
• The Ribbon of Hope Celebration

• Go Go
• Not So Straight in Silver Lake
• The Gay Agenda
• Gayliens
• Food Fetish
• Indoor Boys
• Collar Confessions
• Derek & Cameron
• Portugays
• Demonhuntr

• Here TV launched in 2002 as an on-demand and pay-per-view service available in either three-hour blocks or as a monthly subscription. The company brokered distribution deals with DirecTV in 2003, and expanded to In Demand, TVN Entertainment, Time Warner Cable, and Adelphia.{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2003/biz/news/directv-bows-ppv-service-for-gay-auds-1117888946/ |title=DirecTV bows PPV service for gay auds |author=John Dempsey |date=7 July 2003 |publisher=Variety |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=18 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218150322/http://variety.com/2003/biz/news/directv-bows-ppv-service-for-gay-auds-1117888946/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2004/scene/news/cable-s-here-inks-ppv-pic-pact-with-in-demand-1117907414/ |title=Cable's Here! inks PPV pic pact with In Demand |author=John Dempsey |date=6 July 2004 |publisher=Variety |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=18 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218150327/http://variety.com/2004/scene/news/cable-s-here-inks-ppv-pic-pact-with-in-demand-1117907414/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/entertainment-news/2004/08/27/here-tv-signs-deal-tvn-entertainment-13518 |title=Here TV signs deal with TVN Entertainment |date=26 August 2004 |publisher=The Advocate |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215185008/http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/entertainment-news/2004/08/27/here-tv-signs-deal-tvn-entertainment-13518 |url-status=live }} Deals with Comcast and Cox followed in early 2005.{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2005/scene/markets-festivals/boutique-network-is-here-to-stay-1117921740/ |title=Boutique network is here! to stay |author=Stuart Levine |date=27 April 2005 |publisher=Variety |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=18 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218150324/http://variety.com/2005/scene/markets-festivals/boutique-network-is-here-to-stay-1117921740/ |url-status=live }}
• Here TV expanded to a 24-hour premium network in October 2004.{{cite web |url=http://www.multichannel.com/news-article/gay-aimed-here-tv%E2%80%99-goes-premium/92597 |title=Gay-Aimed 'Here! TV' Goes Premium |author=Linda Moss |date=3 October 2004 |publisher=Multichannel News |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215182944/http://www.multichannel.com/news-article/gay-aimed-here-tv%E2%80%99-goes-premium/92597 |url-status=live }}
• In 2012 it was announced that select Here TV programming would be made available on demand through the online service Hulu.
• In 2013, Here TV programming became available on the YouTube paid channels.

• In 2006, Here TV shared the GLAAD Media Awards’ Barbara Gittings Award with cable networks Logo and Q Television Network. The Barbara Gittings Award honors pioneering individuals, groups, and media outlets that have made significant contributions to the development of LGBTQ media.
• In 2009, Here TV became the first LGBTQ network to earn a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award nomination. It was nominated in the Outstanding Special Class Special Category for its broadcast of The Ribbon of Hope Celebration.{{cite web |url=http://www.glaad.org/2009/05/15/here-networks-nominated-for-daytime-emmy-award |title=here! Networks Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award |date=15 May 2009 |publisher=GLAAD |access-date=13 December 2013 |archive-date=14 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214224205/http://www.glaad.org/2009/05/15/here-networks-nominated-for-daytime-emmy-award |url-status=live }}

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