by Karman Kregloe

Liz Feldman and Darlene Hunt developing NBC series with lesbian lead character

Sources have told AfterEllen.com that out comic Liz Feldman (The Jay Leno Show, This Just Out) and writer Darlene Hunt (Will and Grace, The C Word) are developing a female buddy comedy with a lesbian lead character for NBC.

Maybe the lesbian waters that have recently been tested by Hayden Panettiere's Claire on Heroes will embolden NBC to give lesbians more visibility on the network

If not, perhaps the hypnotic power of Feldman's blue blazer will simply make her (and her show) impossible to resist.

Liz Feldman

Female buddy comedies have a long and successful television history:

I Love Lucy

Laverne and Shirley

Living Single

Sex and the City

Wouldn't it be great to continue in that tradition, but with an out lesbian lead? And with story lines that don't require us to make do with subtext?

No word yet on if the the series will get picked up, when it might go into production or who would be cast in the starring roles, but the very thought of it does stimulate the imagination.

What funny lady would you most like to see in the role of the lesbian lead?

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Submitted by

Karman Kregloe

on October 28, 2009 - 5:36pm.

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Wow

Submitted by

Dorothy Snarker (1747 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 6:18pm.

If this actually gets picked up it would be - what's the word? - EPIC. And I cast my vote for lesbian lead to Leisha Hailey. She needs to be back on my TV making me laugh and laugh and laugh.

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Submitted by

StuntDouble (1259 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 6:56pm.

Yes on the Epic! Yes on the Leisha Hailey!

Yes!

Submitted by

Jodielee3 (58 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:14pm.

Leisha would be great, I miss her terribly.

Yes

Submitted by

FlSunrise (108 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 9:09pm.

yes to Leisha Hailey...most appropriate. Jope they give her a call.

Kristin Chenowith

Submitted by

D (16 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 6:36pm.

as the straight lady sidekick. Or Lena Headey. Because I want both back on my TV.

I concur with that

Submitted by

Mel (17 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 11:35pm.

I concur with that completely!

I'd love to see Jill Bennett

Submitted by

North (109 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 6:37pm.

I'd love to see Jill Bennett :) she's always funny - and cute!

Hope the show gets picked up :)

ooo aaaa...jill bennett

Submitted by

...Chris... (14 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:02pm.

ooo aaaa...jill bennett would be pretty sweet to watch. what about cat davis! leisha hailey and lena headey two thumbs up!

This show needs to happen. I

Submitted by

venus sans furs (85 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:04pm.

This show needs to happen. I have lots of gaps in my tv viewing schedule where it could be placed.

*waits patiently for this to become a reality*

will and grace link

Submitted by

hopey (4 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:05pm.

bring on Debra Messing!

Good for you, Liz!

Submitted by

Nancylee (74 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:23pm.

Hoping you find your Muse. And wishing you a great development journey -- break on through to the other side, girl!

And you know, I have a gaggle of funny and hot girls to suggest -- Starting with the 3Way girls and guest stars...

Do what you love, with those you love.

http://www.3waytv.tv/

http://www.inthelandofcocktails.com/

Let it be.....

Submitted by

GatoLoco (10 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:30pm.

Tammy Lynn Etheridge (sorry for the miss spell) She is awesome and very funny. She'd be great.

I agree but...

Submitted by

kat96 (29 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 9:00pm.

only if the straight side-kick was Leslie Grossman (she played Mary Cherry on Popular with TLE.) They were awesome together in Popular and I think they could really bring that magic back!

Even in the face of hatred we laugh; laughter is our refusal to suffer. -Joel Perry

haha i'd watch that! :D :D :D

Submitted by

North (109 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 9:02am.

haha i'd watch that! :D :D :D

Liz Feldman is coming to U of I!!

Submitted by

Casey (15 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:33pm.

The lesbian group on my campus is bringing Liz Feldman to our university tomorrow night! If you're in Champaign, IL or any where near the University of Illinois campus and want to see Liz Feldman live, then come to the Cohen Center at 8pm tomorrow!

You may have just made my

Submitted by

Abra (13 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 10:09pm.

You may have just made my day, if not my month. Thanks a gazillion! (real number. look it up) I'll totally be there... or be square.... I'm totally kidding, I'll definitely be there.

Woot!

Submitted by

Melle (4 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 10:55pm.

Hey hey! Good to see other central IL 'mos! :)

what about Liz

Submitted by

Linda (87 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 7:35pm.

what about Liz xD

other then that i agree with jill bennett and cat davis they are both cuties

or maybe bridget ;)

agreed. i think Liz would be

Submitted by

...Chris... (14 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:06pm.

agreed. i think Liz would be awesome on a tv show. bridget too!

Ellen Page!

Submitted by

stephmoney (1 post)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:09pm.

I'd vouch for her.

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rkellyg12 (8 posts)

on November 16, 2009 - 10:03pm.

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wonderfull news

Submitted by

strict machine (4434 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:10pm.

i vote cat davis with chenoworth

My vote for Bridget

Submitted by

BabyDyke08 (7 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:15pm.

My vote for Bridget

The Blue Blaze of Hope!!

Submitted by

jeepdawg_34 (197 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:34pm.

PLEASE. UNIVERSE. MAKE. THIS. HAPPEN.

I agree Leisha Hailey would be P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N! But so would Liz, Bridget, Cat Davis, Jill Bennett, Erin Foley, Tammy Lynn (thx Gatoloco) oy this list could go on!

GO! Liz and Darlene

I vote for the Beautiful and Talented

Submitted by

Gail (76 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:42pm.

BRIDGET --Yes, I am prejudiced -- But My God, she has it all. She's not hung up on herself, doesn't have to look in every mirror she passes, is well educated and most importantly, she has talent and is FUNNY.

Fingerbabies!!!!

Submitted by

vagthis (2 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:47pm.

SO. EXCITED.

I absolutely love Liz Feldman, I want to be the blue blazer on her boobs.

And my vote goes to her for being the lead in the show. But if not Liz, then definitely Ellen Page. Mmm mmm good.

"Tell her that her ass looks like an apple, and you want to take a bite." -Tracy Jordan, 30 Rock

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Submitted by

...Chris... (14 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 8:48pm.

how could i forget ellen page!? and now i feel like i should vote for dara and karman!

cat davis and pamela ribon

Submitted by

malas (21 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 9:09pm.

the youtube vid of those two from some party they attended is hilarious. it was the first thing that came to mind when i read this article!

Leisha!

Submitted by

on_earth09 (86 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 9:11pm.

YES YES YES! That would be insanely epic, she's soo funny and lovable. Pleasssee TV godd!

Let's get one thing straight, I'm not.

If Liz is involved, I'm watching!

Submitted by

Shazam (80 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 9:23pm.

Wow, that'd be wonderful! And to have a lesbian lead character! Well, if Liz Feldman is invested in the project, then I'm all for it!

I love Leisha!

Submitted by

mandaisyrenergy (1 post)

on October 28, 2009 - 9:41pm.

Leisha would be amazing, I miss her on TV very much!

Liz, Leisha oh my...

Submitted by

courtcourt (91 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 10:55pm.

Love them both and it would be amazing if this happened!!!!!

Leisha

Submitted by

Dec_ (48 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 11:24pm.

Leisha Hailey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leisha is EXCELLENT at comedy. her timing is soo perfect. And she is just so cute!

and others that would be cool......

Ellen Page. ;)

LadyCops!

Submitted by

spotticus (636 posts)

on October 28, 2009 - 11:37pm.

How about 3 way guest stars Christina Cox and Liz Vassey. They had some hilarious comical chemistry in "LadyCops".

I would like to hop on the

Submitted by

s a r a h (211 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 12:11am.

I would like to hop on the Leisha and Liz train. Together they would be the most amazing duo to take on prime time tv!

To every feminist action, there is an equal and opposite beauty reaction- Naomi Wolf

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Submitted by

Tai (13 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 8:58am.

Leisha would be good or even Liz Feldman...honestly I miss This Just Out she's hilarious...she needs to at least be a writer.

Tammy Lynn Etheridge!

Submitted by

Angie (2 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 9:16am.

Buddy series

Submitted by

7Up (639 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 11:14am.

Sounds great, and naturally it will be very veryf funny with Liz on board!!!

The More Liz, the Better

Submitted by

chicker (48 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 11:30am.

I'm so glad that Liz Feldman is getting so much exposure lately. She's a great writer and performer.

Yeah! Jill Bennett!

Submitted by

boredjen (4 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 2:05pm.

A sitcom with Jill Bennett, Liz Feldman and Leisha Hailey might just make my life complete. I don't know what the storyline would be. I've been studying for 10 hours and can't think. Maybe I'll get back to you. Umm...somethin to do with lesbians who are hot and funny and stuff....yeah...

Duah!

Submitted by

iALY (1 post)

on October 29, 2009 - 2:31pm.

Liz Feldman should be the lead character. She is adorable and such a funny lady!

I vote Liz Feldman!!! She is

Submitted by

Mikala (22 posts)

on October 29, 2009 - 10:06pm.

I vote Liz Feldman!!! She is super amazing and it would be awesome if she had her own show!!!!

this

Submitted by

dina.dean (866 posts)

on October 30, 2009 - 12:00pm.

this made my day. and oooooh liz feldman with jill bennett and leisha hailey would be fantabulous

Yay Liz!

Submitted by

Suzzie (159 posts)

on October 30, 2009 - 6:22pm.

Man! Fab to have a possible female buddy movie/TV series! If only this wasn't 2009 and wasn't epic (ie there had already been serveral successful and brillaint buddy movies and TV series) but unfortunatly my time machine isn't working right now!

I for one, can't wait to see this!

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by Karman Kregloe

Liz Feldman and Darlene Hunt developing NBC series with lesbian lead character