The RuPaul Show

The RuPaul Show is an American talk/variety show that premiered on VH1 in 1996.[1] Hosted by the drag performer RuPaul,[1] the show had many famous musical guests and was notable as being one of the first national television programs in the United States hosted by an openly gay host. Michelle Visage, a radio personality and former singer, was the show's co-host.[2][3]

The RuPaul Show
Logo of the show
GenreTalk show/Variety
Directed byJoe Palagreco
Mike Simon
Presented byRuPaul
Michelle Visage
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes100
Production
Executive producersFenton Bailey
Randy Barbato
Lauren Zalaznick
Production locationsNew York City, New York
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Release
Original networkVH1
Original releaseOctober 12, 1996 (1996-10-12) –
September 23, 1998 (1998-09-23)

Overview

The show features RuPaul interviewing various celebrity guest ranging from musicians, actors, and pop culture figures. In addition to interviews, the series also featured comedy skits, and comedic field reports. RuPaul would also perform his favorite songs along with two male dancers.

Diana Ross made a rare appearance on the show. Diana has always been a muse for RuPaul, who included lyrics from Diana's song "It's My House" in his song "House of Love" on his debut album and referenced Diana in the song and video "Back to My Roots". Ru also covered Diana's co-penned "Work That Body" on his 1996 Foxy Lady album. In her first biography, Ru tells of meeting Diana on a flight. Ru later co-starred in the music video for her 1995 cover of "I Will Survive".[4]

References
  1. The New York Times
  2. "Who is Michelle Visage? Is she gay? RuPaul's Drag Race judge and longtime LGBT+ ally - PinkNews · PinkNews". PinkNews. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  3. Visage, Michelle (2015). The Diva Rules. Chronicle Books. p. 146. ISBN 1452146853.
  4. "5 Times RuPaul Slayed the Music Industry". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-04-07.


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