Deal or No Deal?
After Elton with the latest on the future of Noah's Arc.
Should be an interesting read for Rod 2.0 readers. Writer Christie Keith interviewed us and focuses her article on the show's phenomenal impact within the black gay community.
Beyond the universal storytelling, the show speaks to a group of people who are rarely represented in the media. "The fan base so desperately wants to believe [the show will continue] because the fan base is black gay men who had almost no representation on television whatsoever," said Rod McCullom.
He explained: "It's extremely important for us to see our images, as imperfect as they may be. And for some people, this is the very first time they saw black gay men on television, the very first time they saw black gay men on television express love toward each other, interacting with each other."
That is the core issue: Representation and the Lack Thereof.
If there were more television shows and movies that featured black gay men and lesbians—interacting with each other, no less, as opposed to being accessories or mere window treatments—the fanbase would not have reacted so strongly to Noah's Arc cancellation. If some are still disturbed by the semantics of the debate—"cancellation" versus "hiatus"—that's all the more reason to read the piece. Logo addresses that issue, and, there is our response.
What Does the Future Hold for Noah's Arc? (After Elton)
You May Have Missed ...
Great story. You're right, if there were more books, movie sand television hows that featured black gay men, so many of us wouldn't have hurt feelings.
All the more reason to hope Noah's Arc is continued in some form and there are other projects!
Posted by: greg g | 28 February 2007 at 12:23
Wow, Rod. You've become Mr. Talking head now, lol, our own pundit.
Go ahead, boy.
Posted by: tyler grey | 28 February 2007 at 12:43
... it is what it is... if it is cancelled o well, won't be the first time one of my shows was cancelled just like Commander in Chief, Geena Davis was doing her thing and had excellent ratings... and it got cancelled.
The only difference this time is I can choose to not have LOGO on my tv, which I did by downgrading my cable since Noah's Arc was the only show on that network I was watching.
Posted by: C. Baptiste-Williams | 28 February 2007 at 13:24
Spot-on analysis. Like C. Baptiste said, I see little reason to watch Logo. Thankfully, it is included in my basic cable package.
Posted by: brad lindau | 28 February 2007 at 13:39
Agreed--a very good, ungloved but not mean-spirited article. When I read the press release, I too instantly saw it as a pink smokescreen, to offer the movie to placate the passionate fanbase who, if told "we're cancelling your show" would have raised quite a bad-publicity ruckus online. Their movie-instead-of-season-three logic makes no sense, and it'll probably happen when Bill Clinton gets a third term...
Posted by: Andy in Seattle | 28 February 2007 at 15:47
C'mon, Andy. You know I'm working as hard as I can on that last prediction, lol.
Posted by: Rod McCullom | 28 February 2007 at 16:09
After Elton is becoming much, more diverse. It's a great site.
Posted by: ca | 28 February 2007 at 17:15
Well, I didn't say it was IMPOSSIBLE, just unlikely, Rod. :)
Posted by: Andy in Seattle | 28 February 2007 at 21:50
Here’s an amusing fantasy:
Logo canceled Noah’s Arc because it just really wasn’t good enough, and they are at this very moment preparing to reveal a better black gay series. Maybe even two or three of them.
Posted by: Jim | 28 February 2007 at 23:57
Please Jim - BRING THAT A N Y time. Even a Latin series at this point.
Posted by: d | 02 March 2007 at 01:17
LOL at Jim. Don't hold your breath. I heard Logo has 2 new series coming this year- one called X's and O's (an all white lesbian series). Another animated show called RICK AND STEVE (another all white, but it's animated dolls). And I also heard they just ordered 13 episodes of a series version of Del Shores' gay themed film SORDID LIVES (another all white cast)...So, like I said- don't hold your breath for another blk gay series. I think it'll be a long time coming, if ever...
Posted by: Sean | 05 March 2007 at 10:57