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First episode aired on August 25th 1994

Yes, its been already *that* long. Exactly ten years ago, on August 25th 1994 at 8pm, the first episode of “My So-Called Life” premiered on ABC. It was cancelled only 19 episodes later, in January 1995, but even a decade later, the show still gains new viewers and fans when the show gets reaired on networks like “The N” (April-June 2004) and the upcoming reairing in Canada (starting August 28th).

Please check our forum for a place to meet other fans of this great show.

MSCL.com forum

History of Gay & Lesbian Images on TV

The Museum of Television and Radio in Los Angeles is holding a seminar in March 2004 with guests Winnie Holzman an Wilson Cruz.

The History of Gay & Lesbian Images on Television

Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

In conjunction with the screening series featuring key moments in the history of gay and lesbian images on television, the Museum will hold a seminar in which creative individuals who have made significant contributions to this area will talk about the evolution of gay characters in the medium and the steps they took to bring greater attention to the topic.

In Person:
Jennifer Beals, “Bette Porter,” The L Word
Ilene Chaiken, Creator/Exec. Producer/Writer, The L Word
Ron Cowen, Exec. Producer/Writer, Queer as Folk
Wilson Cruz, “Rickie Vasquez,” My So-Called Life
Winnie Holzman, Creator/Coexec. Producer, My So-Called Life
Daniel Lipman, Exec. Producer/Writer, Queer as Folk
Dr. Stephen Tropiano, Author, The Prime Time Closet: A History of Gays and Lesbians on Television

Thanks to Lucy for the info!

Museum of TV and Radio

Premieres to a new generation of teens on “Noggin”

The US cable channel “Noggin/The N” celebrates the 10th anniversary of “My So-Called Life” by airing all 19 episodes, starting in April 2004.

My So-Called Life will air regularly Friday nights from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET), immediately following back-to-back episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation (7:00 – 8:00 p.m., ET). Both series explore difficult and complex issues that are relevant to teens today.

You can read the entire press release here: http://www.tvbarn.com/ticker/archives/018446.html

“The N” Press release

HTV1 (Croatia)

MSCL is back on TV in Croatia (Sunday, 16:00).

HTV1 – Croatia

Looking for MSCL Fans in LA for PBS Documentary

We received an email from Christopher Buchanan, the producer of a PBS documentary called “Do You Speak American?”. He describes the documentary as “all about language … what shapes it, how we use it, where we get it, etc. It will be done as a journey across the country, listening to people speak, and talking with them about language.”

For a segment about “the impact of TV and movies on language and the other way around” he is looking for fans who might have something interesting to say about the “voice” of MSCL.

Theyll be in LA around mid-January for shooting an interview with Winnie Holzman and other things, so if anyone is interested in presenting a fans opinion about MSCL (and Im sure you are interested … I know I would if I were in LA) … you can contact Christopher Buchanan at Cfbuchanan@aol.com . Note: You have to be in the Greater LA area (say Venture to Orange Co.) in mid-January.

October 19th, 2002

Please read the new MSCL.COM DVD newsletter here

without lunch box and without bonus disc

Looks like the DVD deal wasnt that exclusive to AnotherUniverse after all: The basic set with all 19 episodes will be available through other retailers in early November. BMG confirmed this fact. Ventura Distribution will distribute the set without lunchbox and without bonus disc to other retailers like amazon.com. (The lunchbox and bonus disc are still made exclusively for AnotherUniverse)

You can already pre-order the set today at amazon.com for $67.49 here. Check sites like http://www.dvdpricesearch.com for upcoming price updates and comparisons. The set will be released on November 5th according to amazon.com. Amazon lists $89.99 as the official retail price, Ventura Distribution writes $99.99.

Amazon MSCL DVD Box

Airing on MCM in October

Good news for all french “My So-Called Life” Fans: The french music cable channel MCM will be airing “Angela, 15 ans” every workday (Mon-Fri) around 17:45. They start on Thursday, October 3rd with the first episode – dubbed in french.

Thanks to Gilles Bouthenot for the info!

MCM
Gilles’ french MSCL fansite

not shipped yet

According to AnotherUniverse, the DVD Box Sets havent been shipped yet (as of Sept. 27th). The discs are still in production.

Check our forum for more (inofficial) informations.

Please note that AnotherUniverse.com is the retailer of the set and it is to them that any questions about the set should be directed. MSCL.COM has no business connection with AnotherUniverse.com.

September 17th, 2002

According to a recent announcement from AnotherUniverse.com the official release date for the complete “My So-Called Life” 5-DVD Box Set has been pushed to September 17th, 2002.

Check AnotherUniverse.com for more informations about the DVD set or take a look at our forum for more details.

AnotherUniverse.com