Series synopsis
Visible: Out on Television is an American documentary television series that premiered on Apple TV on February 14, 2020. It ended on February 14, 2020. It was created by David Bender. It stars Janet Mock, Margaret Cho, Asia Kate Dillon and Neil Patrick Harris.
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.
Premise
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.
Premise: Watch the revolution.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Janet Mock as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Margaret Cho as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Asia Kate Dillon as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Neil Patrick Harris as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Lena Waithe as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Wanda Sykes as Self
- Billy Porter as Self
- Joey Soloway as Self
Supporting cast
- Laverne Cox as Self
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Self
- Oprah Winfrey as Self
- Ellen DeGeneres as Self
- Wilson Cruz as Self
- Abbi Jacobson as Self
- Anderson Cooper as Self
- Jonathan Groff as Self
- Sara Ramirez as Self
- Caitlyn Jenner as Self
- Ilana Glazer as Self
- Rufus Wainwright as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | February 14, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dark Ages Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 2 |
Television as a Tool Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Epidemic HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue. |
February 14, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 2020 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2020 |
| Status | ended |