PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Q Television Network (Pink Sheets:QBID) has announced a new show on its lineup -- "QueerEdge with Jack E. Jett," a nightly talk show.
"We are thrilled with QueerEdge with Jack E. Jett," said Frank Olsen, President, CEO and Founder of Q Television Networks. "We have already seen great reviews of the show, and Jack's talent and humor keep the audience coming back for more."
"QueerEdge with Jack E. Jett" will focus on pop culture and subculture, and will include celebrities ranging from Jinx Titanic, Jason Priestly and Sean Young to cult icons like Fran Baskerville, the singing psychic and Buck Angel, a female to male transsexual porn star, and former NFL champion fullback Esera Tualo.
Other guests & co-hosts as diverse and fun as the following will be seen on QueerEdge:
Dan Renzi . . . MTV's The Real World Eric Sprague . . . The Lizardman Belinda Carlisle . . . singer Bernie Brillstein . . . producer Andy Bell . . . singer Reichan . . . winner The Amazing Race Leslie Jordan . . . actor Matthew Rush . . . actor Steve Hage . . . author High Times Kinky Friedman . . . author . . . candidate for governor Richard Donner . . . director Martin Short . . . actor Ant . . . comedian from Last Comic Standing Lloyd Kaufman . . . director Dan Butler . . . actor Randy Barbato . . . producer Michael Musto . . . writer Heidi Fliess . . . Christopher Makos . . . photographer Mark Christian . . . former lover of Rock Hudson
"I am, at heart, a pop culture fanatic. When I am not working, I am always surfing the internet for folks with a unique perspective of life, or who have chosen a career path that some might find odd," says Jett. "And I love the word 'queer.' I have never thought of it as a word that is exclusive to one's sexuality. Everyone has something queer about them, some more than others."
"A cross between So Graham Norton, Sprockets, The Osbournes, and Max Headroom, assuming the host is Stuart Smalley's schizophrenic brother, Jack E. Jett somehow manages to be derivative and sui generis," says Arnold Wayne Jones of TXT Magazine.
Jett's professional background is as diverse as his new show. He received comedy training at Humber Comedy College of Performing Arts; was a successful runway and print model in the 80s; an assistant to Belinda Carlisle in the late 80s; and a U.S Representative for Prime Television Australia in the early 90s. His TV and film credits are also impressive. Jett hosted "The Jack E. Jett Show" on PrideVision Television Network in Canada, and "The Gayest Show on Earth," with a DVD released through TLA video. He sub-hosted "Cheaters," an international syndicated TV series; directed 15 experimental shorts under the name of Peanus Colada; and appeared in "Access Nation." Jett has also co-hosted "OnQ Live" since the show debuted on Q Television Network. Jett is a member of NATPE, World Digital Video Association, and Indie Film Group.
"QueerEdge with Jack E. Jett" joins QTN's returning favorites and a packed lineup of new series, including "Brunch," "Gay Court," "Flesh and Threads," "It's a Drag," "Q On Broadway," and "On the Road to the Gay Games" -- each debuting in September, just as the network celebrates its first anniversary.
About Q Television
This 24/7 premium television network is organized to create, develop and feature television programming for the gay and lesbian community, including live & interactive content every weeknight, plus sports, information and entertainment. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming is available on a subscription basis to those desiring to subscribe. The network is telecast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Q Television Network is the official network of Gay Games(r) VII. The network is also ad-supported. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com.
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