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Sarah Silverman's Wild Mustache Ride

The Sarah Silverman Program’s sporty, taboo-skewering star promises a very gay season and renews her vow to stay unmarried until there’s marriage equality.


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Funny lady Sarah Silverman established herself as a serious gay ally when she publicly vowed not to marry then-boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel until all Americans can legally wed, so it’s fitting that an LGBT network saved her Comedy Central sitcom from cancellation. Thanks to a financial partnership with Logo, The Sarah Silverman Program, for which she earned a 2009 Emmy nomination, returns for a third season February 4. Never one to skirt controversy — remember that AIDS episode or her jabs at Paris and Britney as host of MTV’s 2007 VMAs? — the 39-year-old Saint John of Las Vegas star embraces lesbian stereotypes and chastises straight liberals who continue to get married.

The Advocate: Logo prevented The Sarah Silverman Program from getting canceled when it offered to cofinance the show with Comedy Central. What’s the appropriate thank-you gift for a five-year-old gay network?
Sarah Silverman: I don’t know, but we owe them everything. We would not be on the air this season if it wasn’t for Logo, hands down. And in return they asked for nothing — just to air the shows on their network, which is awesome. Truly, we are so grateful to Logo. They asked for no changes to content — nothing. So cool.

But did Logo’s involvement encourage you and your writers to increase the show’s gay content?

No, but there’s a lot of gay-centric stuff this season, which I’m excited about.

Can you give us any scoop on what Steve and Brian, everyone’s favorite overweight gay stoner couple, will be up to this season?
Steve and Brian have a pretty amazing arc this season. I really don’t want to give too much away, but they take their relationship to the next level. You’ll also meet Steve’s parents and Brian’s father this year. Steve and Brian actually have the “A” story line — the main story line — in our eighth episode this season that will make you cry at the end. Seriously.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: Spikewebbe
    Date posted: 2/9/2010 9:36:18 PM
    Hometown: Boston, MA

    Comment:

    Sarah Silverman isn't for everyone but she can be funny as hell and cute too. Love her stand up Jesus is Magic. Not sure why she is on the Logo Channel except for the two gay men she has on her show. I will watch her show when I get the chance. Sarah is definately cuttin edge comedy.

  • Name: John
    Date posted: 2/5/2010 5:07:49 PM
    Hometown: Brooklyn

    Comment:

    I love her! You can never have too many fart jokes!

  • Name: tshark
    Date posted: 2/5/2010 12:46:28 PM
    Hometown: Iowa

    Comment:

    Have never seen her show but it sounds like I'm missing something!! Sarah sounds awesome!! Good for her on the marriage issue too!! Iowa is one of those equality states but they're trying to change that. Right wing homophobes suck...

  • Name: Digger
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 11:15:45 PM
    Hometown: S.B.

    Comment:

    Love her! She's like a modern female Richard Pryor - always pushing boundaries of what's acceptable.

  • Name: Me
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 9:59:30 PM
    Hometown: USA

    Comment:

    Sarah Silverman tried too hard to be edgy but always ended up just being gross.

  • Name: Thad
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 2:35:03 PM
    Hometown: Atlanta

    Comment:

    She got so serious in this interview. I always thought she made everything a joke. Refreshing and I am an even bigger fan now.

  • Name: ZeeZee
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 2:32:07 PM
    Hometown: Los Angeles

    Comment:

    Thank God for people like Sarah! She is beautiful, funny and smart. Her show reflects all of these qualities. And, Ben, her show IS SO GAY. Tune in and you'll see. Keep on rockin', Sarah! And major thanks to Logo for keeping her show on the air. I love it!!

  • Name: Archie
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 10:12:45 AM
    Hometown: Three Rivers

    Comment:

    Sarah is definitely part of the post-gay movement that's prevalent on other comedies like Blue Mountain State. She's so matter-of-fact about gays and lesbians that if she didn't make jokes or spoof our concerns (like the hilarious, notorious AIDS episode) that it would be an outrage. The gay characters on her show could not be less stereotypical. I think it's a perfect marriage that Logo partnered with Comedy Central to save the program. Go Sarah!

  • Name: Love me some Sarah!
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 3:07:22 AM
    Hometown: Ca.

    Comment:

    Love the "Tab" episode! Comedy central and Logo some of the best laughs in this fucked up world.

  • Name: Eric
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 12:33:31 AM
    Hometown: Seattle

    Comment:

    Ben, have you ever watched Sarah Silverman's show? It is TOTALLY gay themed. Two of the 5 main characters are gay partners (and the least stereotypical one I have ever seen on TV) and their relationship is handed in a very "so-what-if-they-are-gay?" attitude. There also have been several gay-themed episodes. And most of all, it is crude and wickedly funny which appeals to many gay viewers. Silverman's humor is definitely an acquired taste but I think she is a genious. Thank you Logo!



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