'L Word' to have long-lasting life

March 12, 2008 Never before had a show with an all-lesbian ensemble that spoke directly to lesbian issues aired on television. The series has cultivated an extremely devoted following, with many fans meeting every Sunday night for viewing parties at viewers' homes or at packed establishments like the Falcon in West Hollywood. [...] that's something that Showtime executives couldn't have predicted, president of entertainment Robert Greenblatt said.

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