The L-word: Creator talks about lesbians in media

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The L-word: Creator talks about lesbians in media
Flashback to 1999 - the first time Ilene Chaiken pitched her idea for a lesbian drama to the Showtime network, she got laughed out of the room.
Corina Maritescu
Issue date: 2/4/08

In 2001, after her film "Dirty Pictures" won a Golden Globe, a little birdie told her to try again. The pilot for "The L Word" premiered Jan. 18, 2004.