September 21, 1998 –
The landmark TV sitcom, Will & Grace, starring Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, and Sean Hayes, premiered on NBC TV on this date.
John Barrowman was up for the role of Will Truman, but didn’t get it because he was “too straight“, and the role went to Eric McCormack. Barrowman is gay in real life, while McCormack is straight.
The Haus of Dcaligari 