TMC
09-29-2024, 07:20 PM
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My So Called Life is one of the most influential TV shows that nobody watched. Airing from 1994 to 95, it broke the mold of how teen dramas were made. Especially with Rickie, a gay kid who struggled with bullying, finding love, and getting kicked out of his home. Rickie was a lifeline for queer kids of the 90s who felt like they were all alone. And even though ABC executives killed My So Called Life after just one season, veterans of the show went on to leave their mark with shows like Buffy, Glee, Gilmore Girls, Heartstopper, Love Victor, and lots more. So why is a one-season wonder from 30 years ago still having such a huge impact on TV today? This is the story of My So-Called Life, Rickie Vasquez — and how gay teens went from being TV outcasts to taking charge of their own stories.
My So Called Life is one of the most influential TV shows that nobody watched. Airing from 1994 to 95, it broke the mold of how teen dramas were made. Especially with Rickie, a gay kid who struggled with bullying, finding love, and getting kicked out of his home. Rickie was a lifeline for queer kids of the 90s who felt like they were all alone. And even though ABC executives killed My So Called Life after just one season, veterans of the show went on to leave their mark with shows like Buffy, Glee, Gilmore Girls, Heartstopper, Love Victor, and lots more. So why is a one-season wonder from 30 years ago still having such a huge impact on TV today? This is the story of My So-Called Life, Rickie Vasquez — and how gay teens went from being TV outcasts to taking charge of their own stories.