This William S. Paley Television Festival seminar honors
The L Word, a drama about a group of lesbian friends in Los Angeles.
Moderated by Camryn Manheim, the seminar's panel includes creator/executive producer Ilene Chaiken and cast members Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Eric Lively, Katherine Moennig, and Rachel Shelley. Topics discussed include gays on television, how each character was conceived, how the actors were cast, feedback from the gay community, the effects of the show on the actors' personal lives, and the relevance of such a show in television history.
