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Rescue Me

Queerview television guide for July 11

Rescue Me (FX) 10:00PM EDT
Far be it for us to recommend this show, given the atrocious track record it's had in the past with gay storylines, but when the Ausiello Report scoops that "we'll find out that someone's been harboring a secret — and borderline stalkerish — crush on Tommy. One hint: It's not a woman," we are obligated to pass it on. Did we mention the ep is titled "Pussified"? Classy.

UPDATE: We've confirmed that the "crush" is of the non-sexual variety (think Single White Female, not Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss), so there's likely no need to tune in.

Top Chef (Bravo) 10:00 PM EDT
Why is it when I look at the "preview" videos for Top Chef on Bravo's web site, it shows me the recap of the last episode? Couldn't they cut those first two minutes out? I don't need a "preview" of the part of the show I usually ignore.

Okay, I feel better for having said that. As for tonight's show, it involves a cocktail and appetizer pairing (hey, that's my favorite challenge to play at home) and a brand of alcohol I don't need to mention here because I'm sure you'll see plenty of it if you tune in.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) 11:35 PM EDT
Tonight it's John Travolta's turn to promote Hairspray. It'll be interesting if the Washington Blade's call for gays to boycott the film comes up as a topic. Not that I expect Leno to be sharp enough to go "What do you mean 'It's not a gay movie?'"

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Star Trek gays it up, Xanadu opens, and Noah does a no-no.
The network's original programming leaves a lot to be desired for gays.

The hot gay-players of Rescue Me

Last night in New York they held a premiere for the new season of FX's fireman soap Rescue Me, and of course -- being that this is about firefighters -- there were some handsome fellas on hand for the event. And a quick browse through the beefcake revealed that several of the cast members have played gay in the past.

Michael Lombardi
Even though we're hearing that Probie won't be gay this season, Lombardi did play the show's gay fireman ... when he was gay, that is.

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