Premium cable channel HBO acquired the rights to the first two Tales of the City books in 1982 in the hopes of turning them into a weekly sitcom. Pre-production began in the fall of that year with a pilot script by Richard Kramer. Kramer described the script as a "Mary Tyler Moore for the '80s". In the face of the rising AIDS epidemic and a changing social climate in the conservative Reagan era, HBO reportedly felt that the book's celebratory attitude toward homosexuality, casual sex and marijuana usage would not be deemed acceptable by the viewing public. The channel considered toning down the stories and making the series a period piece but ultimately decided to scrap the project.
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| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english |
| Runtime | 1 hour |
| Premiere: World | September 28, 1993 |
| Premiere: USA | January 10, 1994 |
| Channel | PBS (United States) |
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| Also Known As | Historias de San Francisco United States |
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1976. Mary Ann Singleton is a young secretary from Cleveland who takes a vacation to San Francisco and decides to stay. Through her eyes the story depicts the city at the height of its boisterous gay, drug, and disco cultures.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
Tales of the City is a novel written by Armistead Maupin. It was first published in 1978 and is the first book in a series that explores the lives of a group of people living in San Francisco. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the city and its diverse inhabitants, capturing the essence of the 1970s with humor and empathy.Author
Armistead Maupin is an American author best known for his Tales of the City series. His work is celebrated for its groundbreaking representation of LGBTQ+ characters and themes, and he has been a significant figure in American literature for his contributions to the genre.Adaptation and Correspondence to the Series
The 1993 television series Tales of the City is based on the first book of the same name by Armistead Maupin. The series closely follows the plot and characters of the novel, capturing the spirit and tone of the original work. It brings to life the vibrant and interconnected lives of the residents of 28 Barbary Lane, maintaining the humor and drama that fans of the book appreciate.Production
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