QAF Addiction News Archive - September 2002
September 29, 2002 
Hal Sparks guest stars on an upcoming episode of Frasier titled "Door Jam," as the receptionist at an upscale spa in which Niles and Frasier Crane are trying to obtain "Gold Level" membership status. The episode also stars Sarah Shahi as Leila, Ana Gasteyer as a quirky physical therapist, and Mark Reisman as Senator Ogden.
You may recall that this is the episode which was filmed on September 10, in which David Hyde Pierce fell off a gurney and hit his head on the stage floor while rehearsing a scene. According to Hal Sparks, Pierce actually collapsed in his arms. The actor was taken to the hospital and released shortly thereafter. Luckily, he avoided any major injuries. The air date of this episode was rumored to be October 8 but according to the official NBC site is still unknown. I will post the date here once it has been announced. |
September 28, 2002 
E! News Live's Linda Grasso recently visited the set of the game show Pyramid with Donny Osmond, and played a round in the winner's circle with Scott Lowell who was taping an episode in the studio that afternoon. Click here to see pictures! |
September 28, 2002 
Peter Paige will participate in a panel discussion this Wednesday, October 2 about the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender characters on television and the recent decline of these images on network television. Other panelists include Bill Brochtrup (NYPD Blue), Laura Innes (ER), Michael Jace (The Shield), Valarie Rae Miller (Dark Angel), Sonja Sohn (The Wire) and Mathew St. Patrick (Six Feet Under).
Peter and his acting contemporaries will address how networks, studios, audiences and advertisers react to their on-air personas and will share their experiences in playing gay in primetime. Time will be allotted for audience questions. The discussion is presented by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and the Museum of Television & Radio, and will be held at the Museum in Beverly Hills. Tickets are $12 for Members, $15 for non-members, and may be purchased by phone at 310-786-1091, or in the Museum lobby. Visit the sites linked above for more information. |
September 27, 2002 
"Wake" has an official Web site... find out more about the film and take a peek at some fabulous family photos! |
September 24, 2002 
Susan Landau Finch has graciously provided us with new information on "WAKE." Visit the Wildwell Films page to learn more about this latest production starring Gale Harold. |
September 19, 2002 
Update on Wake:The screening schedule for the 6th Annual Hollywood Film Festival has been anounced, and Gale Harold's movie will be premiered on October 5, 2002 at 5:00 PM at the ArcLight Cinemas. |
September 17, 2002 
Click here to see a larger version of this picture of Gale Harold at the GLAAD Summer Party in San Francisco last Sunday, September 8. |
September 16, 2002 
Hal Sparks' appearance on the Pyramid game show (hosted by Donny Osmond) will air this Thursday, September 19th. Check the Where to Watch page to find out where the show is airing in your area. Also appearing on the 19th is actress Kelly Packard. Scott Lowell is expected to appear on the show in the near future as well... stay tuned for more information.
Hal has just finished filming two episodes of "One on One", a new Fall sitcom for UPN, the first of which airs on September 30th. He has been asked back to do a third episode as well. The show airs Mondays at 8:30pm. This Thursday will be a busy day for Sparks! Not only is he planning to appear at the Macy's Passport 2002 event mentioned below, but he will aslo attend the World premiere of "Tuxedo" starring Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt, at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Before the movie begins, fans can gather in the parking lot next to the theatre for a Martial Arts demonstration led by Jackie Chan himself. Be sure to keep an eye on Jacki Chan's Official Site for exclusive photos from the premiere.
As if that weren't enough, Hal has also filmed an episode of "Premium Blend" for Comedy Central that will air in November. The show airs Fridays at 10:00 pm. (above information on Hal Sparks posted with permission from the moderator of the "HalsAngels" yahoo group... thanks, Cassie!) |
September 14, 2002 
Robert Gant (Ben) and Hal Sparks (Michael) will be making a celebrity appearance at Macy's Passport '02 20th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, September 19th in San Francisco. The HIV/AIDS fundraiser is a multi-media "fashion theatre" extravaganza that features celebrity models, live performances with pulsating music, and a spectacular light show. A portion of the funds raised from Passport 20/02 will be used to build a beautiful stone overlook in the National AIDS Memorial Grove located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. General tickets are $75. For more information vist the Macy's site or Ticketmaster.com to order tickets.
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September 13, 2002 
[unconfirmed] Aaron Woodley's "Rhinoceros Eyes," in which Gale Harold plays detective Phil Barbara, has been accepted to the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, which will be held on January 16 to 26, 2003 in Park City, Utah. |
September 12, 2002 
The Appearances page has been updated with new production information regarding Season 3 of Queer As Folk. |
September 8, 2002 
There's a new talk/debate show called Jawbreaker coming to PrideVision TV this Fall. The show will be hosted by Brad Fraser, one of the new writers on Queer As Folk this season. Three weekly guests will be chosen, all of them unique and diverse, including those of gay, straight and even indeterminate sexuality. The first half of the show will have Brad going one-on-one with his chosen guest; the second half of the show draws Brad and the guests into a debate/discussion/argument. Who knows... maybe we'll see some QAF cast members popping up from time to time! The show premieres October 11, 2002, and will air regularly on Friday nights at 10pm. Keep your eyes on this news page and to the Pridevision website for upcoming guests. |
September 7, 2002 
Click here to view the transcript and screen captures of Gale Harold's interview with StarTV on the Red Carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival this week. |
September 7, 2002 
Tonight's GLADD Dinner with Michelle Clunie and Gale Harold has been moved to 4230 - 18th Street. GLADD had a change of site at the last minute, and the restaurant is called Due Ragazzi. The event sold out quickly with only thirty tickets available. Thanks to Joseph for the heads up! Also, don't forget that Michelle will be attending the GLAAD Summer Party: Absolut SOMA tomorrow (Sunday). |
September 5, 2002 
As reported earlier this Summer, Thea Gill and Michelle Clunie appear on the cover of the September issue of Lesbian News. The story is now available at the Lesbian News Website. "Cutting Edge Cable: Behind the Scenes with Queer as Folk's Hot Lesbian Couple."Even as they take lesbian sex to new heights or depths, depending on your view, the gorgeous actresses both claim they're "not gay," but maybe a "lesbian stuck in a straight girl's body" or "heteroflexible," as Clunie jokes. |
September 2, 2002 
Mary Damiano, Associate Editor for She Magazine (The Source For Women) interviewed Thea Gill for the cover of the current issue (September 2002). Among the many subjects covered in this piece, Thea talks about what Queer As Folk has done for her career, and how she feels about her fans. |
September 1, 2002 
Randy Harrison appears on the cover of the September 17, 2002 issue of The Advocate (on display September 3 in most areas). Erik Meers spoke to Randy about his plans for the future, and the perils of fame. |
You may have heard that David Hyde Pierce, who plays "Niles" on the NBC sitcom
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