Gays in the Spotlight
Sean Penn brings historical moments to big screen in 'Milk.'
Gays in the Limelight
In 1997, the same year "Ellen" was canceled, NBC introduced audiences to "Will & Grace," the story of straight designer Grace Adler and her friendship with gay attorney Will Truman. With a strong supporting cast, snappy scripts and situations that focused on the characters instead of sexuality, "Will & Grace" immediately caught on and remained a top-10 hit for the network. (NBC)
