"Queer as Folk" (2000) TV series 2000-2005

Directors:

Michael DeCarlo
John Fawcett

Writers:

Doug Guinan (writer) (episodes)
Richard Kramer (writer) (episodes)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

3 December 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

It's here. It's queer. Coming out December 2000.

Plot:

Based on the British series of the same name, Showtime's 'Queer as Folk' presents the American version...

Plot Keywords:

Gay | Love | Friendship | Friend | Sex

Awards:

7 wins & 26 nominations

Cast

Michelle Clunie	...	Melanie Marcus (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Thea Gill	...	Lindsay Peterson (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Gale Harold	...	Brian Kinney (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Randy Harrison	...	Justin Taylor (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Scott Lowell	...	Ted Schmidt (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Peter Paige	...	Emmett Honeycutt (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Hal Sparks	...	Michael Novotny (83 episodes, 2000-2005)
Sharon Gless	...	Debbie Novotny (79 episodes, 2000-2005)
Robert Gant	...	Professor Ben Bruckner (55 episodes, 2002-2005)
Jack Wetherall	...	Vic Grassi (48 episodes, 2000-2004)

Also Known As:

Q.A.F. (USA) (informal alternative title)
Queer as Folk USA (UK)

Runtime:

55 min (83 episodes)

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Spain:18 | Germany:16 | Hungary:18 | New Zealand:R16 (seasons 1-2) | New Zealand:R18 (seasons 3-5) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA (TV rating) | Australia:R | USA:TV-MA

Filming Locations:

6 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Cowlip Productions

Trivia:

Debbie wears a t-shirt with a slogan on it in every episode.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Distinctive Toronto landmarks can be seen in scenes set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Quotes:

Debbie: I'm biting my tongue so hard I'm tasting blood.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "My Name Is Earl: Pilot (#1.1)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Spunk

A piece of my life

This show, has brought the best five years to my life. I started watching the show when I was 13, and was the backbone for my coming out. Without this show, I don't think I would have had the courage to come out when I did. It was like home to me when things got rough. Now 17, I have developed a connection with the characters based on the lifestyle they led and the one I lead. Through the whole last episode, I cried, it was like a part of me had died, remembering that it was the biggest reason why I came out. I already miss the show, and I am anticipating buying the rest of the box sets I'm missing, the two Cd's I'm missing, and the book, to keep in my collection of the greatest t.v show to be aired and the greatest backbone support to gay people around the world. That's all folks!