The character, played by Hal Sparks, now 48, was only half-right.
Back then, you couldnt get married.
There was Dont Ask, Dont Tell in the Army.
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In 14 states, there were still sodomy laws on the books.
It was a very hostile atmosphere.
The series was the first of its kind: a real reflection of gay life… and gay sex.
I can tell you what everyone heres genitals look like, Harrison jokes.
I wont, but I could.
Adds Gill: I think the sexuality and the honesty of that sexuality propelled us throughout the whole series.
The show was a major hit and was Showtimes most-watched series by the end of season 1.
It was really exciting, it was really gratifying, but it was fing scary.
The last year, every scene was important, says Gless.
This is the last scene Ill do with Randy.
This is the last scene Ill do with Thea.
Even though it was sad, it was complete.
And the cast say they enjoy meeting fans who feel an intimate connection to the series.
says Robert Gant, who played Professor Ben Bruckner.
They were just very teary, and I feel that there are so many aspects that have stayed current.
God knows the clothes and the hairstyles have changed, but the emotional stories are eternal, Paige shares.
I often say people came for the queer, but they stayed for the folk.
