HBO series on Utah polygamy makes it seem 'weirdly normal'
The Salt Lake Tribune, USA
Jan. 14, 2006
Vince Horiuchi and Brooke Adams

PASADENA, Calif. - The creators of a new HBO drama about the domestic life of a Utah polygamous family say they spent 2 1/2 years researching their show, much of it in the state, and believe polygamists and anti-polygamists alike will find it as real as Hollywood can get it.Creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer gathered with the cast of the upcoming "Big Love" at the Television Critics Association winter media tour Friday to talk about how the show might be received by both sides of the issue, as well as by the LDS Church.

The show premieres March 12 on the pay cable network and will air after HBO's most-revered series, "The Sopranos," every week.

"Big Love" follows polygamist Bill Henrickson and his three wives as they lead complicated and emotionally draining lives in side-by-side homes in Sandy. Story


Christians Object Against Show Featuring Britney Spears as Christian Host
American Family Association recently raised objections to the upcoming show that features pop star Britney Spears as a Christian conservative talk-show host.
Posted: Saturday, February 4 , 2006, 11:51 (UK)

Following NBC’s controversial show “The Book of Daniel,” which was cancelled due to strong opposition from numerous media outlets and conservative groups, Mississippi-based advocacy group American Family Association recently raised objections to the upcoming episode of Will & Grace, which will feature pop star Britney Spears as a Christian conservative talk-show host.

NBC announced Tuesday that the pop star will make an April 13 guest appearance on the popular gay-themed sitcom as a Christian broadcaster who takes over the fictional TV network of Jack, the gay character portrayed by series regular Sean Hayes, to do a cooking segment on his show called "Cruci-fixin's.

"The American Family Association says it "mocks the crucifixion of Christ" and will "further denigrate Christianity" by airing the night before Good Friday. The rest