Television’s Big, Gay Weddings

Adweek recaps some of television's very special moments in gay marriage

Michelle Obama’s favorite TV show is ABC’s Modern Family, and while her husband enjoys knottier fare (Boardwalk Empire, Homeland), the First Family’s media preferences are in line with the zeitgeist. Still, it’s odd that the president waited so long to assert his support of same sex marriage—after all, television has for more than 20 years.

Roc (Fox) 1991
Uncle Russell comes out; he and his partner marry in this Very Special Episode.

Northern Exposure (CBS) 1994
Maurice crabs his way through the wedding of Ron and Erick, proprietors of The Sourdough Inn.

Roseanne (ABC) 1995
Flinty Republican Leon ties the knot with life partner Scott in a raucous ceremony.

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