Comedians Michael Henry and Tim Murray have already captured hearts (and funny bones) across the internet with their viral queer comedy sketches. But starting today, the duo is taking their act on the road in OUTtv’s brand-new docu-series, Wish You Were Queer, now streaming.
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From West Hollywood to the Heartland
In this six-part series, Henry and Murray leave the safety of their West Hollywood comfort zone and embark on a cross-country journey through cities not typically known for queer comedy. Think Columbus, Louisville, Nashville, Atlanta, Pensacola and New Orleans—each with its own flavor of LGBTQ+ life.
The pair’s mission? To prove they can make middle America laugh just as hard as the West Coast gays do. And the person they’re trying to impress? None other than drag icon and business mogul Trixie Mattel, who challenges them to step outside the LA bubble. If they succeed, she’ll consider producing their next comedy special.
Queer Comedy Meets Road Trip Realness
Loaded into a fabulous RV camper, Henry and Murray hit the pavement in each city, putting on live comedy shows—but not before pounding the pavement and getting to know the local queer communities. From bar crawls to brunches to deeply personal conversations, the two immerse themselves in what it means to be queer outside of major metropolises.
What follows is equal parts comedy special and LGBTQ+ travel diary. With humor as their vehicle and community as their destination, each episode offers absurd antics, belly laughs, and emotional moments of reflection.
“Middle America gays are wild,” Henry said. “And thankfully, Trixie Mattel also wanted to be a part of this gay mayhem.”
A Show That’s as Heartfelt as It Is Hilarious
While Wish You Were Queer is packed with over-the-top humor, it’s also a celebration of queer life across the country. In a press statement, OUTtv COO Philip Webb called the show “a fresh, funny, and touching perspective on LGBTQ+ life in unexpected places.”
Murray agrees. “Every time we’ve been on the road exploring what’s gay in each city, we’ve said ‘someone should be filming this’—and now they are!”
The show was produced by D’Marie Productions and executive produced by Mike Kelton and Frank Spadafora. All six episodes of Wish You Were Queer are available to stream now on OUTtv.
