My So-Called Life

AfterElton's Trending Topics: First TV Crushes
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Lyle Masaki
 on June 23, 2011 | Comments (132)

Who was the first TV crush to draw your attention? A teen idol? A soap star? A cartoon?

Life Before Kurt: Rickie from "My So-Called Life" and Justin from "Queer as Folk"
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Christie Keith
 on December 20, 2010 | Comments (26)

A look back at two gay television teens who were bullied before Kurt Hummel walked the hallways of Glee.

Counting Down Our Favorite TV Coming Out Moments
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Dorothy Snarker
 on April 19, 2010 | Comments (20)
Whenever a character comes out on TV, it's always a reason to celebrate. Whether it's a grand announcement or a subtle moment, it reaffirms what it means to b
Eight gay-inclusive TV shows that ended too soon
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Lyle Masaki
 on September 20, 2007 | Comments (7)
  The new fall TV season is upon us which means there's a new line-up of shows to discover. However, only a third of those shows will get a second sea
The History of TV's Gay Teens from "ATWT" to "Queer as Folk"
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Dennis Ayers, Editor
 on September 19, 2007 | Comments (12)
We look back at some of the most memorable queer teens from Dawson's Creek to Degrassi: The Next Generation to Greek.