The RuPaul Show is an American talk/variety show that premiered on VH1 in 1996.[1] Hosted by the drag performerRuPaul,[1] the show had many famous musical guests and was notable as being one of the first national television programs in the United States hosted by an openly gay host. Michelle Visage, a radio personality and former singer, was the show's co-host.[2][3]
October 12, 1996 (1996-10-12) – September 23, 1998 (1998-09-23)
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The show features RuPaul interviewing various celebrity guest ranging from musicians, actors, and pop culture figures. In addition to interviews, the series also featured comedy skits, and comedic field reports. RuPaul would also perform his favorite songs along with two male dancers. Diana Ross, a frequent inspiration for RuPaul, made a rare appearance on the show.[4]
Referencesedit
^ abHigbie, Andrea (20 October 1996). "New Heights for a Diva: RuPaul's TV Talk Show (Published 1996)". The New York Times. from the original on 2021-08-11.
^"Who is Michelle Visage? Is she gay? RuPaul's Drag Race judge and longtime LGBT+ ally - PinkNews · PinkNews". PinkNews. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
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