The Big Gay Sketch Show is an LGBT-themed sketch comedy program that debuted on Logo on April 24, 2007. The series is produced by Rosie O'Donnell and directed by Amanda Bearse. The program was originally titled "The Big Gay Show" but was renamed during production. As the name indicates, the show features comedy sketches with gay themes or a gay twist. Sketch topics include parodies of old sitcoms like The Honeymooners and The Facts of Life under the Nick at Nite-parodying heading "Logo at Nite", a lesbian speed dating session and an extended send-up of Broadway legend Elaine Stritch working as a Wal-Mart greeter, among other decidedly un-glamorous jobs. Logo produced a second season of the series. Paolo Andino and Colman Domingo joined the cast. Season 2 premiered on February 5, 2008. Production on season three began in March 2009. Erica Ash is no longer with the cast. In 2009, Logo announced plans for a search for new cast members. However, the result entitled, "The Big Gay Casting Competition", was limited to an online talent search, in which videos by contestants were uploaded to logoonline.com and voted on by site visitors. The winner, Wil Heuser, was a former American Idol contestant, who appeared in only one episode of the series, but as an extra, not a cast member. Season three debuted on Logo April 13, 2010.
WriterScott King
Episode 1
Apr 24, 2007
Pocket Gay; Bear in the Burbs; Chad Michael and Michael Chad of Logo Life Tips teaches how to make your own ice; 'When i Knew' the cast reflects on when they knew they were gay (or not). Political Project Runway; "The Honeymooners" parody; Elaine Strich as a wal-mart greeter.
Episode 2
May 1, 2007
"The Facts of Life" parody of when Jo arrived and has to share a bed with Blair; former Russian KGB agent chorus girl Svetlana kills everyone for the gig of a chorus girl during a routine group audition; Lesbian Speed dating and the drama in 3 minutes; Chicago Style Yoga, not so serene; Michael Chad and Chad Michael with the Logo Life Tips on a (edible) "Bookmark"; gender confused Fitzwilliam wishes for his ultimate christmas present.
Episode 3
May 8, 2007
"All in the Family" gay parody of 'Gay' only house rules with blacks adored; The Ladyline Hotline; Hazel, the PFLAG mom, tries to get her son Donovan a date; Afromations with Lamont and his interruptive wife. Lorna thinks the gays are against her while showing much love for Lorna Doones cookies; Lesbian Musical Duo Sappho's Lips.
Episode 4
May 15, 2007
An airline front desk agent at Check In not doing his job correctly; The Gay Werewolf; Chad Michael and Michael Chad of Logo Life Tips teach you how to make your own Glitter; $40 a day with...Racheal Ray; a Gay Pride 1983 look back shows us what gay onlookers/fans think will happen in the future; Naomi Campbell Public Service announcement about Domestic Violence with her maid/help; Chad Michael and Michael Chad of Logo Life Tips show us how to make an easy zen Rock Garden.
Episode 5
May 29, 2007
Homospeciality shows a marketing boardroom discussion on a new word for "Homosexuality"; Scaredy Cat Weatherman; When Kids are too much even for Nanny 911 to handle, call Tranny 911; Pepper and Cayuga ,Sappho's Lips, singing about 1 big holiday: Jew-Bahai-Scient-Christan-Hindu-Wicca-dist day; It's Oscar Wilde's newest Video Collections: Girls Gone Wilde and Guys Gone Wilde; Hazel tries again to find a date for her glorious gay son Donovan at the supermarket whilst shopping for him; Michael Chad and Chad Michael of Logo Life Tips teach everyone about the Asian art of oragami, or so they think; Lorna goes to desperate measures(having the cabbie on the roof of the cab) to get through Gay Pride in order to buy a shawl.
Episode 6
Jun 12, 2007
"America's Next Top Model" finalist; Gay Werewolf; Mantiques shop owner; Fitzwilliam continues searching for the perfect accessory; Capt. Sparrow on an Olivia Cruise ship; Slim, Trim and Peppy.
