SexTV
SexTV is a Canadian documentary television series that explored a variety of topics related to human sexuality and gender. It was created by the Canadian media executive Moses Znaimer. It premiered in 1999 and ran for ten seasons, concluding in 2008.[1]
The series aired in Canada on Citytv in a late-night time slot[2] and was produced at the network's Toronto building at 299 Queen Street West. It also aired internationally in syndication and eventually aired on other channels owned by CHUM Limited such as NewNet and CP24.
With the increasing popularity of the television show and the move to digital television,[3] a documentary television channel called SexTV: The Channel was launched in 2001.[4]
The series was described as feminist, ethnographic and part of the sex-positive movement.[5] Over the course of its run, it was acclaimed by critics, and received eight Gemini Award nominations (now called Canadian Screen Awards), winning Best Lifestyle/General Interest Series at the 19th Gemini Awards in 2004.[6]
The series used Leonard Cohen's song, "Ain't No Cure for Love", as its theme music; Cohen and Znaimer were friends.[7]
The series was the first broadcast television program to explore several topics including female masturbation.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Crave Original Documentary 299 QUEEN STREET WEST Dives into the Heart of MuchMusic's Trailblazing Origins"
- ^ "City slickers". Toronto Star, October 23, 1998.
- ^ John Doyle, "John Doyle's Critical List". The Globe and Mail, October 17, 1998.
- ^ Tony Atherton and Alex Strachan, "New sports, lifestyles channels challenge stereotypes: Nine channels cover the bases for sports; Lifestyles services range from SexTV to a conservative Catholic network". Ottawa Citizen, September 5, 2001.
- ^ Michelle Melles, "Unleashing Your Inner Pleasure Rebel". Find Your Pleasure, April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Halifax Explosion tops Gemini technical awards". Hamilton Spectator, December 13, 2004.
- ^ Moses Znaimer, "Moses Znaimer On His Friendship With Leonard Cohen", February 8, 2017.
- ^ Michelle Melles, "My Children Meet Mr. Purple". The Globe and Mail, June 9, 2010.