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The Big Gay Sketch Show The Big Gay Sketch Show The Big Gay Sketch Show is an LGBT-themed sketch comedy program that debuted on Logo on April 24, 2007. The series is produced by Rosie O'Donnell and directed by Amanda Bearse. The program was originally titled "The Big Gay Show" but was renamed during production. As the name indicates, the show features comedy sketches with gay themes or a gay twist. Sketch topics include parodies of old sitcoms like "The Honeymooners" and "The Facts of Life" under the Nick at Nite-parodying heading "Logo at Nite", a lesbian speed dating session and an extended send-up of