Press Room: ITL In the News

All inquiries should be directed to:

 

Scott Miller

Director of Communications

smiller@inthelifetv.org

(212) 255-6012 x307

 

ITLM Executive Director Michelle Kristel Among GO Magazine's "100 Women We Love: Class of 2009"

2009-06-17

Once again, we celebrate our favorite out and proud women. As difficult as it is to narrow it down to just 100, this year's eclectic list includes artists, athletes, club promoters, community organizers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, politicians and plaintiffs, who are making a difference in our world and the world at large....

http://www.gomag.com/articlejpg.php?id=819&page=9

 

IN THE LIFE Celebrates Stonewall

2009-06-05

Premiering in 1992, before "Will and Grace" and "Ellen," the American Public Television series IN THE LIFE debuted at a time when LGBT people saw few authentic reflections of themselves on television. The show is still the only national public television program that...

http://theblade.net/web/1496

 

"Summer of Stonewall" honors 40 years of LGBT activism

2009-05-22

When I first came out, I dated a reporter who sometimes took me along on interviews. One such time, we went to the home of an older gay man to hear about his experiences growing up gay in Dallas. He took us into a room packed with newspaper and magazine articles going back some 50 years that chronicled the LGBT quest for equality. As someone who never even heard the word "lesbian" until I was well into my 20s, I was overwhelmed...

http://www.afterellen.com/blog/thelinster/summer-of-stonewall-celebrates-40-years-of-lgbt-activism

 

GLAAD hands out media awards in SF ceremony

2009-05-12

Laverne Cox isn't on the road with Sean Combs, but the outspoken transgender person has picked up an outstanding reality show trophy at the 20th annual GLAAD Media Awards...

http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=25418GLAAD hands out media awards in SF ceremony

 

GLAAD hands awards to VH1, PBS -- 'Milk' screenwriter Dustin Lance Black also lauded

2009-05-10

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i4b5caa365ad73b3a3327866a4c1c8079

 

'In the Life' Explores the Ex-Gay Equation

2009-01-16

This month IN THE LIFE explores the power of religion to shape our lives, worldview, and our political convictions?

http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2009/01/in-the-life-explores-the-ex-gay-equation/

 

SWEET 17 FOR IN THE LIFE

2008-10-09

"In the Life," the award-winning monthly LGBT documentary series on PBS, celebrated the start of its 17th season with an October 6 gala at Neue Galerie...

http://gaycitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20158038&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept_id=569341&rfi=6

 

In The LIfe Media Executive Director Michelle Kristel Talks to Indiana's WFHB News & Public Affairs' bloomingOUT Radio Show

2008-09-26

In The Life Media executive director Michelle Kristel provides an historical overview of the PBS show IN THE LIFE, highlighting its in-depth coverage of LGBTQI issues surrounding the 9/11 tragedy, and talks about what's in-store for its 17th season.

http://www.inthelifetv.org/misc/michelle_bloomingOUT_source.mov

 

Bomb threat in Chicago against public TV station for airing gay documentary 'Out & Proud in Chicago'

2008-06-05

Oscar Wilde once said, "Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught." But, perhaps, what WTTW's viewers took from yesterday's bomb threat made against their public television station for airing a gay documentary on Chicago is this: public television...

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/forums/2670/news-bomb-threat-in-chicago-against-public-tv-station-for-airing-gay-documentary-out-pro

 

Celebrating 17 Seasons "IN THE LIFE"

2008-05-13

Before Logo, before here! Networks, before Ellen and Will & Grace, there was - and is - In the Life. Now in its 16th season, this LGBT newsmagazine...

http://www.afterellen.com/TV/2008/5/inthelife

 

Gay Penguins Book Tops "Challenged" List Again

2008-05-08

For the second straight year, a tale of a family headed by two dads has received the most complaints from people wishing to see the book pulled from library shelves.

 

In the case of this particular book, both dads--and their offspring--are penguins...

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=&sc3=&id=74220

 

Gay Groups Marvel at Unprecedented $65 Million Bequest - Microsoft Innovator Weiland Leaves Chunk of Fortune to 11 Gay, AIDS Organizations

2008-02-29

Gay rights activists have been contemplating an unprecedented windfall following Sunday's announcement that late philanthropist Ric Weiland earmarked $65 million of his vast estate for 11 gay and AIDS organizations.

http://www.washblade.com/2008/2-29/news/national/12111.cfm

 

Early Microsoft Employee Leaves Most of His Fortune to Charity, Including $65-Million to Gay-Rights Group

2008-02-24

Richard (Ric) W. Weiland, one of the first Microsoft employees, has bequeathed most of his fortune, worth an estimated $175-million, to charities. The biggest single commitment, $65-million, went to the Pride Foundation, a Seattle foundation that advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and supports HIV/AIDS organizations.

http://www.philanthropy.com/news/updates/index.php?id=4026

 

Wide Stance: Civil Rights and Public Sex

2008-01-22

http://visiblevote08.logoonline.com/2008/01/22/wide-stance-civil-rights-and-public-sex/

 

In the Life TV Rocks another Doc

2008-01-09

IN THE LIFE, a documentary program committed to illuminating the gay experience, cranks out another riveting hour long doc entitled Wide Stance...

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/01/in_the_life_tv_rocks_another_doc.php

 

Listen to Executive Director, Michelle Kristel, interviewed on SIRIUS OUT Q's The Michelangelo Signorile Show

2007-12-20

Executive Director, Michelle Kristel, discusses IN THE LIFE, its history and plans for the future, why public television matters and how you can get involved.

http://www.inthelifetv.org/misc/Michelle_radio2.mp3

 

In The Life Kicks Off '08 with Gay Rappers, Gay Sex Stings, and More

2007-12-18

In The Life's January episode, titled Wide Stance, is packed with stories of GLBT life and issues crucial to the community: gay rappers, public sex and entrapment, bigoted readings of the Bible, and more.

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=television&sc2=news&sc3=&id=53784

 

The Pursuit of Excellence: 'In The Life' Continues to Educate and Entertain

2007-12-13

For sixteen seasons, IN THE LIFE has spotlighted different facets of the LGBT community. San Diego's Gay & Lesbian Times took some time out to write about the program, its new host, Michael Billy, its January show, and its plans for the future.

http://www.gaylesbiantimes.com/?id=11133

 

In the Life To Be Honored on World AIDS Day

2007-11-30

The syndicated television GLBT documentary series In the Life will receive The Academy of Television Arts & Science's Ribbon of Hope Special Achievement Award tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 1, World AIDS Day.

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=television&sc2=news&sc3=shows&id=53139

 

In The Life to Receive 2007 Ribbon of Hope Award

2007-11-14

n 1996 the academy of Television Arts & Sciences founded TV Cares, an organization of volunteers who bring to light the outstanding and responsible programming in the area of AIDS awareness and education. The New York based media Company, In The Life, is the recipient of the 2007 Ribbon of Hope Award. Michelle Kristel, Executive Director of In The Life says...

http://www.bilerico.com/2007/11/in_the_life_to_receive_2007_ribbon_of_ho.php

 

In The Life Media's Executive Director, Michelle Kristel, interviewed on WORT 89.9FM

2007-11-14

Listen to Executive Director Michelle Kristel interviewed on Madison, Wisconsin's WORT 89.9FM's "Queery" program. She discusses IN THE LIFE's history and what it means for the program to be awarded with The Academy of Television Arts & Science's "Ribbon of Hope" Special Achievement Award.

http://www.inthelifetv.org/misc/Michelle_radioint.mp3

 

TV CARES Honors IN THE LIFE with The Ribbon of Hope Award for Outstanding Coverage of HIV/AIDS

2007-11-06

Nov. 6, 2007 - IN THE LIFE will be recognized for its outstanding work in documenting the many faces and stories of the AIDS pandemic by receiving The Academy of Television Arts & Science's Ribbon of Hope Award.

http://www.echelonmagazine.com/news_inthelife.htm

 

In the Life in OUT.com

2007-10-23

In an age when the cerebral nutritional value of most television shows is usually comparable to a pack of stale Ding Dongs, we should consider ourselves downright lucky to have...

http://www.out.com/review_detail.asp?t=tv&id=22949

 

LGBT documentary series In the Life will receive the Academy's Ribbon of Hope Award

2007-10-15

LGBT documentary series In the Life will receive the Academy's Ribbon of Hope Award for their coverage of HIV/AIDS issues on World AIDS Day (December 1st). Big congrats to In the Lifer Daniel Karslake (whom we recently interviewed about his film For the Bible Tells Me So) and his colleagues.

http://www.afterelton.com/taxonomy/term/2003

 

Film Explores Toll Of Battle Between Gays, Christian Conservatives

2007-10-06

TV and film producer Daniel Karslake enjoyed working on segments about religion and gay relationships for the PBS gay news magazine "In the Life." Yet as he watched the wrenching debates over Scripture and homosexuality in Protestant denominations and society at large, he felt a need to reach beyond an audience that already accepted partnered gays and lesbians.

http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/10/100607film.htm

 

Facelift Forward

2007-10-04

In the Life, America's longest running (and three-time Emmy-nominated) national gay and lesbian newsmagazine, prepares to launch its 16th season premiere with a new look, new host, and a local angle. Amongst the segments is a profile of Marc Huestis' documentary Lulu Gets a Facelift, his vibrant portrait of Lulu, a local drag celeb and a queen "of a certain age" who goes in for a little nip-and-tuck.

http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=outthere&article=121

 

Life's Lessons

2007-09-28

IN THE LIFE, the longest-running LGBT newsmagazine, gets a makeover when its 16th season debuts on October 1 -- the show will sport a new look, new segments and a new host, Michael Billy.

www.itldev.org/misc/hx.pdf

 

In the Socializing Life: IN THE LIFE in San Francisco, The Bay Area Reporter

2007-09-27

Last Thursday, we joined Jack Ryder and John Newmeyer in their lovely, historic home for a fundraiser for the 15-year-old In the Life national television series, documenting and exploring many aspects of the LGBT community.

http://ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=onthetown&article=65

 

The gay and lesbian newsmagazine In the Life completes its 15th season with this month's "Looking Back, Moving Forward," and, in October, starts fresh with a new host, new episodes, and a new look to its Web site.

2007-09-06

The gay and lesbian newsmagazine In the Life completes its 15th season with this month's "Looking Back, Moving Forward," and, in October, starts fresh with a new host, new episodes, and a new look to its Web site. The season finale profiles the makers of lesbian classic Desert Hearts, while the upcoming season will include episodes exploring the lives of low-income trans women, a profile of Top Chef's Josie Smith-Malave and a deep look at sexuality and faith.

http://www.gomag.com/article/boob_tube/