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|director = [[Jeff Greenstein]]
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|starring = Brad Bell <br /> Sean Hemeon <br /> [[Alessandra Torresani]]
|starring = Brad Bell <br /> Sean Hemeon <br /> [[Alessandra Torresani]]
|cinematography = Benjamin Kantor
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Husbands
File:Husbandspromotional.jpg
GenreComedy
Sitcom
Created byJane Espenson
Brad Bell
Written byJane Espenson
Brad Bell (co-writer)
Directed byJeff Greenstein
StarringBrad Bell
Sean Hemeon
Alessandra Torresani
ComposerStephen Main
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJane Espenson
Brad Bell
M. Elizabeth Hughes
Production locationsLos Angeles, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
CinematographyBenjamin Kantor
Production companyScriptacular Productions
Original release
ReleaseSeptember 13, 2011 (2011-09-13) –
present

Husbands is an American comedy web series starring Brad Bell,[1] Sean Hemeon and Alessandra Torresani. The series premiered its first episode on September 13, 2011. It is written by Jane Espenson, co-written by Brad Bell[2] and directed by Jeff Greenstein, based on the classic premise of newlywed comedy.[3]

On March 16, 2012, it was announced that Husbands would be renewed for a season two.[4][5]

Synopsis

The series tells the story of a newly dating gay couple, both with public personas. After celebrating a new marriage equality law in Las Vegas, Nevada, they wake up married. Not wanting to resort to an embarrassing public divorce, they stay espoused.[6] It is told in an alternate world setting, where marriage is equalized. Bell plays an already out actor called Cheeks.[7] Hemeon portrays Brady, a professional baseball player, who has been an out gay man for about a year. Alessandra Torresani is playing Haley, Cheeks' best friend,[8] who is skeptical, but supportive of their decision.

Cast

On July 12, 2011, the main cast was announced as Brad "Cheeks" Bell, Sean Hemeon, and Alessandra Torresani.[9] An abundance of actors auditioned for the part of Brady. Hemeon was the very last one to test his ability, and eventually got the role.[6] The name Brady Kelly is a word play on Brad Bell, with the additional "y" and the surname's "B" replaced by a "K", and another "y" at the end.[10][11]

During the live world premiere of season one on Streamin' Garage, Bell announced two celebrity guest appearances, the first being Michael Buckley from the YouTube hit show What the Buck?.[12] The second guest was Nathan Fillion, from the musical miniseries Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.[13]

Main cast
Guest appearances

Episodes

Main article: List of Husbands episodes

Production

Concept

The conceptualization of the series originated from a script, written by Brad Bell, entitled SO L.A., the story of a gay man in his twenties, his female best friend, and the single life in Los Angeles.[14][15] Espenson read it, and articulated her interest by saying that she "thought it was brilliant, and funny, and hilarious." It started to take shape when she approached the idea with the premise of an accidental marriage, giving the concept a fresher feel.[16] Bell agreed to write the script, and did so over one night.[17] Season one of Husbands had then emerged into pre-production.

Development

On July 20, 2011, the cast and crew started their first on-location rehearsal for season one.[18] Shawna Trpcic was announced as the costume designer and Greg Aronowitz as production designer. Cinematography was handled by Benjamin Kantor, Nathaniel Atcheson as editor and assistant director.[19] The principal photography began on August 6, 2011. As of August 14, the filming was completed and the development then became post-production.[20] It was later announced that the streaming of Husbands would be hosted by Streamin’ Garage for its worldwide season premiere.[21] The first episode aired September 13 on the official website.[22] The first season aired on Tuesdays and Thursdays until all episodes were up.[23]

Marketing

The marketing for season one consisted of tweets, where the main cast and Jane Espenson promoted the show. E-mails were also sent out to anyone who joined the subscription on their website. The e-mails once consisted of behind-the-scenes promotional photographs every day, until the release date. On August 29, the first sneak peek of the show was released on the internet.[24] Subsequent promotional videos were revealed to e-mail subscribers, and later to the public.[25]

In March, 2012, the creators put up a funding platform for individual pledges to fund the second season, the primary goal being $50,000.[26][27][28] On April 18, 2012, the campaign reached $60,000, 120% of their original goal.[29][30]

Reception

Husbands received a wide variety of positive reviews from an abundance of notable celebrities[31] and media. LA Weekly said that it "possessed the top quality earmarks of a primetime TV sitcom, both in production value and zippy romcom sensibility."[32] Aol TV called it "a Cheeky Web Series."[33] AfterElton made a statement, saying that "Husbands the Series veers into the ridiculous by making Haley a life coach. I laughed hard at this one, especially when she goes to take notes."[5] The New Yorker reviewed Husbands, making it their only review of web television, and said "this mini-est of series is what its own characters might describe as 'totes adorbs'."[34] TV.com named it Best Web Comedy of 2011.[35] The lifestyle magazine So So Gay also reviewed it, saying that it was "extremely watchable, very polished, and should be watched by everybody."[36] It has also been covered by high-profile magazines like The Atlantic and The Advocate.[37][38]

On September 24, 2011, the numbers of the individual viewers were announced, which amounted up to 100,000 after only 10 days on air.[39][40] The series currently possess over 600,000 total upload views on YouTube, as of May, 2012.[1]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Winner/Nominee Result
2012 Indie Soap Awards[41] Best Writing (Comedy) Jane Espenson & Brad Bell Nominated
Telly Awards[42] Online Video Scriptacular Productions Won
Webby Awards[43] Best Writing Nominated

References

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  2. ^ Husbands – Webisode Clack, CliqueClack.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  3. ^ Jane Espenson Announces Gay-Themed Web Series "Husbands", AllMediaNy.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  4. ^ Esai Morales in Fairly Legal, Husbands & Grimm get second seasons, The Hunger Games premiere, and more updates, CapricaTV.net, retrieved March 17, 2012
  5. ^ a b Weekend Meme: "Husbands the Series" Returning, Jayson Blair In "The New Normal," and Channing Tatum Moons Jonah Hill, AfterElton.com, retrieved March 18, 2012 Cite error: The named reference "After Elton" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b "Jane Espenson discusses her new online series 'Husbands'". Whedonverse Network. 31 July, 2012. Retrieved 14 May, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
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  8. ^ An Interview with Cheeks, Sean Hemeon and Alessandra Torresani of "Husbands", Comediva.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  9. ^ Welcome, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  10. ^ Husbands the Series has Arrived!, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  11. ^ Video Interview with the Husbands Gang, BlogCritics.org, retrieved October 22, 2011
  12. ^ Interview with the Stars and Creaters of Husbands The Series, YouTube.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  13. ^ Husbands, the Series, PaperBlog.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  14. ^ Interview with Jane Espenson, JeremyCShipp.Wordpress.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  15. ^ Exclusive: Set visit to new comedic web series HUSBANDS – Part 1, AssignmentX.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  16. ^ Interview With Writer Jane Espenson ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer") And The Cast From The Webseries Husbands!, MTV.com, retrieved April 18, 2012
  17. ^ From “So L.A.” To “Husbands”, Tor.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  18. ^ First Location Rehearsal, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  19. ^ CREDITS, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  20. ^ Filming COMPLETE, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  21. ^ LIVE PREMIERE OF HUSBANDS ON STREAMIN’ GARAGE, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  22. ^ Jane Espenson Talks “Husbands”, TheBambolaFactory.Tumblr.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  23. ^ Jane Espenson interview: Husbands, Torchwood, Battlestar Galactica and more, DenOfGeek.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  24. ^ 'Husbands' - Prepare To Fall In Love, TheInsider.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  25. ^ TRAILER: Fall in Love with Jane Espenson’s HUSBANDS, VeryAware.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  26. ^ Funding ‘Husbands’ Season 2, and Looking Beyond Kickstarter, ThinkProgress.com, retrieved March 22, 2012
  27. ^ 'Husbands' Online Series Announces Season 2 Kickstarter Campaign, AllMediaNY.com, retrieved March 22, 2012
  28. ^ Husbands the Series Season 2, Kickstarter.com, retrieved March 19, 2012
  29. ^ Morning Meme: "Husbands" Finishes Strong, Eliza Dushku is She-Hulk, and Matthew Mitcham Doesn't Mind the Attention, AfterElton.com, retrieved April 20, 2012
  30. ^ Update #6: AND… YOU DID IT!, Kickstarter.com, retrieved April 20, 2012
  31. ^ PRESS, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  32. ^ Jane Espenson's Web Series Husbands at Meltdown's Nerdist Panel: Taking the Gay Sitcom to Another Universe, LAWeekly.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  33. ^ 'Buffy' and 'Caprica' Veterans Team Up for 'Husbands,' a Cheeky Web Series (VIDEO), AolTV.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  34. ^ Warming Trend, NewYorker.com, retrieved March 19, 2012
  35. ^ Best Web Comedy (Episodic), TV.com, retrieved March 20, 2012
  36. ^ Web Series Review: Husbands, SoSoGay.org, retrieved March 20, 2012
  37. ^ 'Husbands': Gay Marriage Gets the 'Mad About You' Treatment, TheAtlantic.com, retrieved March 20, 2012
  38. ^ TV Mastermind Jane Espenson: From Ellen to Buffy to Evil Queens, Advocate.com, retrieved March 20, 2012
  39. ^ First Four Are Up!, HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  40. ^ Husbands The Series Cracks 100,000 Views in Ten Days (PDF), HusbandsTheSeries.com, retrieved October 22, 2011
  41. ^ "NOMINATIONS: 3rd Annual Indie Soap Awards". WeLoveSoaps.net. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
  42. ^ "Vote for Husbands in the People's Telly Awards!". HusbandsTheSeries.com. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
  43. ^ "16th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". WebbyAwards.com. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
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