is a
U.S. digital
Cable Television channel owned by
Viacom 's
MTV Networks division. Targeting programming aimed at the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender (LGBT) community, it launched on
June 30 ,
2005 . The advertiser supported channel struck carriage deals prior to its launch date with
DirecTV ,
Charter Communications ,
Adelphia ,
Cablevision ,
Time Warner Cable Of New York City , and
RCN . A deal with
Comcast was reached after the launch date. Logo was available in an estimated 18 million homes as of September, 2005. Logo has partnered with
CBS News to provide news briefs and has developed a relationship with LPI Media, publisher of ''
The Advocate '', ''
Out '', and ''The Out Traveler'' magazines.
In conjunction with Viacom and MTV Networks, will feature more than 150 movie and documentary acquisitions and is currently in active development with more that 20 original projects.
- '' Global Getaway '' - (on-air 7/2/05 through present) A weekly show targeted at LGBT travelers.
- '' Round Trip Ticket '' - (13 Episodes, airing 7/1/05 – 2/28/06) This show concentrates on alternative or less well-known sites and is hosted by Will Wikle. The interviews concentrate on gay figures who live or work in each destination.
- '' Real Momentum '' - (on-air 6/30/05 through present) A documentary series which ranges from original LOGO productions to LGBT classics, like Paris Is Burning. The documentaries take a global perspective and highlight lesser known aspects of gay life.
- '' NewNowNext '' - (on-air 10/24/05 through present) A music show that emphasizes music by or for LGBT people.
- '''' - (airing 12/9/05 through present) A music video show whose countdown results from viewers' votes.
- '' TransGeneration '' - (8 episodes, airing 1/18/06 – 2/26/06) LOGO presents an intimate look at the lives of four transgender college students about to undergo a sex change operation. Across two semesters, observe the emotional, political, and medical complications these young men and women face while dealing with the challenges of every day college life.
- '' Noah's Arc '' - (9 episodes, airing 10/19/05 through present) LOGO explores the daily lives of Noah, Alex, Ricky, and Chance, four African-American gay men in Los Angeles, through their relationships with their friends and lovers. Noah believes he's finally found love in his new boyfriend, Wade, but soon realizes that he, along with his best friends, must still endure the everyday drama that comes with living in LA. From new boyfriends to strained friendships to career changes, these men persevere and live their lives with grace and wit.
- '' CBS News On LOGO '' - Anchor Jason Bellini and a team of correspondents’ present daily headlines and stories of interest to the LGBT audience.
- '' First Comes Love '' - (6 episodes, airing 7/4/05 through present) Hosted by actor/comedian Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall) and wedding planner extraordinaire, Fern Cohen, this LOGO series challenges gay and lesbian couples to fulfill a long-held wish to have the wedding of their dreams. How will they express their love for each other? Find out on First Comes Love.
- '''' - (5 episodes, premieres in March 2006) Follow the stories of a diverse group of cyclists taking part in the annual, seven-day, 585-mile race AIDS/Lifecycle 4 race, as they struggle in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This reality/documentary series offers an in-depth look at some of this year’s participants, the reasons they’ve chosen to undertake this challenge, and the important and inspirational people in their lives who serve as their inspiration.
- '' 17th Annual GLAAD Awards '' - (90-minute special premieres April 16th) This annual landmark event celebrates fair and accurate representations of the LGBT community in media and entertainment, details forthcoming.
- '' Coming Out Stories '' - Take a close and intimate look at several people as they come out to someone significant in their lives. Their coming-out stories offer a real look at the reactions, consequences, and rewards of coming to terms with one's sexual identity.
- '' Wisecrack '' - (6 episodes)
