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Carney Wilson's 'New' Newlywed Game Has First Gay Couple

October 13, 2009 09:37 AM EDT (Updated: October 13, 2009 10:18 AM EDT)

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Yesterday, the classic TV game show "The Newlywed Game" featured the first gay married couple on the show since its 1966 premier. Now hosted by Carnie Wilson, the show last night had George Takei (Mr. Sulu of the original Star Trek series) and recent husband Brad Altman.

The couple hopes that their appearance the appearance of other gay couples on the show will help to "normalize" same sex marriages for Americans - most of whom live in states where such unions are not legally recognized. Takei said about their appearance: "Proposition 8 was passed in California, and there's a whole group of people who cannot enjoy what we're enjoying. And to get on The Newlywed Game hopefully will demonstrate to many of those decent, fair-minded people out there, that our wedding is not unlike all the others."

Ironically, Takei and Altman have been together for over 21 years, far longer than most of the straight couples that have appeared on the show.

I say, good for them, and good for Carney Wilson and The Newlywed Game! Takei is a much more patient person than me - I don't believe I'd be so nice about it if I weren't allowed to marry the person I loved. I wonder what Bob Eubanks thinks.

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Comments: 9

Brian T. Oct 13, 2009, 9:55am EDT

I have no problem with a gay couple being on the show, the only constant is change. In matter of fact I think it was good to have a gay couple on the show after I give it more thought.

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Dawn G. Oct 13, 2009, 11:00am EDT

I am sorry but I do not believe in the same sex couple stuff. I do not care if they put it on television or not because I can choose not to watch. This is just my opinion.

Emily Moulton Oct 13, 2009, 12:19pm EDT

That's really too bad that you feel that showing a gay couple "ruins" the show, RK. I think it keeps the show relevant (when's the last time you heard any buzz about the The Newlywed Game?) Like Dawn said, you can choose not to watch.

Brian T. Oct 13, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

Anyone who doesn't want to watch can always change stations. No one's forced to watch.

Wyoming Catt (The Militant Midget) Oct 13, 2009, 10:04pm EDT

RUIN IT?!?!? How can you say that when your own marriage had pretty much the same story? YOU weren't married when you got pregnant, and therefore flounted God's laws, yet you have such intolerance for others who aren't exactly in-line with the entire bible, either?

Like I've said a million times, the majority of "Christian Conservatives" are nothing but judgmental, "I'm-obviously-better-because-I-don't-do-that!" HYPOCRITES!!

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Jeannie B. Oct 13, 2009, 7:22pm EDT

Good for the Newlywed Game! Frankly, I still can't figure out how the marriage of a couple who has already been together 21 years threatens anyone else's marriage. IMHO a bigger threat would be the "turnstile" type marriage which only lists a few years -- or months.

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Wyoming Catt (The Militant Midget) Oct 13, 2009, 10:00pm EDT

Oh, that's just so beautiful! I love George Takei and am so happy he found someone to be with for life (marriage expectations being what they are!).

My 17yo daughter alerted me to this wondrous event and we will watch it together. Yea, George!!

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