Queer as Folk 

The lives and loves of a group of gay friends living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Creators:

Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

Stars:

Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison

8 wins & 34 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
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
Diane Higgins	...	Passerby 37 episodes, 2000-2005

Storyline

Based on the British series of the same name, Showtime's 'Queer as Folk' presents the American version. Following the lives of five gay men in Pittsburgh, 'Queer as Folk' is a riveting drama full of sex, drugs, adventure, friendship and love. Although the creators of 'Queer as Folk' wanted to present an honest depiction of gay life, it is by no means a comprehensive depiction. In addition to the usual sexual escapades and relationships of the five friends, the show explores critical gay political and health issues.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | gay love | friend | pittsburgh pennsylvania | pennsylvania | 

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Taglines:

Quench your insatiable desire for queer TV.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 December 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Q.A.F.

Filming Locations:

6 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cowlip Productions, Tony Jonas Productions, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

47 min (83 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby (as Dolby Surround) (2.0) (Season 1) Dolby Digital (5.1 surround) (Seasons 2-5)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Furey (Craig Taylor) and Alec McClure (Chris Hobbs) previously starred in another Showtime series called Women: Stories of Passion (1996) in the late 1990s, both appeared in different episodes in the second season.

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Goofs

In Pennsylvania, where this is to be set, car license plates are only on the rear of the cars. On cars shown in different scenes, license plates are visible on the front as well.

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Quotes

Michael: Well, if it isn't Little Mary Sunshine.
Emmett: Little Mary Sunshine died. I'm Little Mary Go Fuck Yourself.

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Crazy Credits

"Queer As Folk is a celebration of the lives and passions of a group of gay friends. It is not meant to reflect all of gay society."

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Connections

Referenced in Primetime Glick: Tom Hanks/Ben Stiller (2002)

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Soundtracks

Spunk
(Main Title Theme)
Written by Don Pyle & Andrew Zealley
Performed by Greek Buck

User Reviews

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!