A few months ago I began watching "Cucumber" and "Banana", 2 new series on the Logo network, written by Russell T Davies who wrote the original/UK version of "Queer As Folk". I was happy to see some actual GLBT programming on Logo, the alleged GLBT cable network.
Cucumber is a serial program which follows a UK couple Henry Best and his 9-year partner Lance Sullivan as they deal with relationship issues, aging, and other life situations. I would describe it as a dramedy, part drama and part comedy. I thought the 1st couple episodes were 'okay' but am really glad I stuck with it because the longer I watched, the more I liked it. In particular I thought the final 3 episodes of the 1st season were especially well written and acted.
Banana is NOT a serial program, so each episode has its own 'self-contained' storyline and characters. However, most of the characters are lightly intertwined with Henry and the Cucumber regulars. Banana does a great job of including women and trans folks in leading roles, which is rare for GLBT programming.
Watch the trailer to see where the names Cucumber and Banana come from.
I would encourage everyone to check out both of these programs. While the 1st season has wrapped up and is no longer airing on Logo, you can watch the episodes online.
If you've watched Cucumber and Banana, what did you think?
For several years I have enjoyed the programming on the LOGO network, a cable station with GLBT-themed programming. I enjoyed watching gay-themed films like "To Wong Fu: Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar", gay-themed original series like "Noah's Arc", and a gay-themed comedy show called "The Big Gay Sketch Show". I always knew where to turn when I wanted a dose of gay in my entertainment.
But about a year ago or so, something changed, and not for the good. In place of all that GLBT-themed entertainment, LOGO now runs series like "16 and Pregnant", "Teenage Mom", and "Roseann".
WTF??? I understand that MTV owns LOGO and those shows air on MTV, but why in the world would a network for GLBT people run programming about unwed teenage mothers???
Until a month ago the ONLY GLBT-themed show on this network was reruns of past seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race". As much as I enjoy watching that show, I don't need a 12-hour marathon of an entire season in 1 day.
Just recently LOGO has added "Will & Grace" reruns which is fun, but it doesn't make up for all the hours of programming geared toward MTV audiences.
Where are the gay-themed films, original series, and comedy shows???
Indeed I am disappointed with LOGO
