Will and Grace dated while in college, until Will realized he preferred men over Grace (and women in general). After a tough breakup, the two remained close friends and eventually ended up sharing a Manhattan apartment. As best friends, they face the ups and downs of life together. They are perfect for each other, except for the fact that Will is gay. Or possibly because of the fact that Will is gay.

The best part of the show is when it is stolen by two of its supporting actors, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally. Hayes plays Will's gay friend, Jack McFarland. Hayes' best talent is his ability to accentuate the flamboyant drama queen characteristics of his stereotypic gay character. Jack McFarland is an aerobics enthusiast who chooses men based on their body shape and muscle tone, brings them home for a night of loving, then moves on to bigger and better people. Mullally plays Karen Walker, Grace's bubbly-voiced, big breasted, lazy personal assistant. Karen is frequently seen with a martini going into her mouth and snappy but funny insults coming out of it.

My addiction to Will and Grace can be attributed to the dialogue between the characters. It is through this cleverly written dialogue that we are able to see the remarkable chemistry between the characters in any given scene of the show. Furthermore, witty wisecracks, comical one-liners, and innovative catch phrases constantly fuel our laughter, making us forget that there are other channels on the tube. But why would anyone want to channel surf when they can watch a show that has received honors such as three Emmy Awards, a People's Choice Award, an American Comedy Award, two GLAAD Media Awards, a Founders Award from the Viewers for Quality Television, and a Golden Globe nomination?

Will and Grace also brought lightheartedness and an unguarded portrayal of homosexual lifestyle to television. Ellen broke barriers in bringing homosexuality to television, but Will and Grace can be credited for successfully leading the gay television revolution. As one of the first television programs based on the lifestyles of homosexual characters, Will and Grace paved the way for many television shows to tackle gay and lesbian issues. Following the success of Will and Grace, drama series Queer As Folk was soon created, and popular television programs such as Dawson's Creek, Party of Five, and Beverly Hills 90210 have all incorporated issues of homosexuality into their storylines.

The cast and crew of Will and Grace have just finished producing their third season, but they have a fresh concept and enough talent to churn out exciting episodes for many seasons to come. They'll be around for a while.

Michelle Wong is a writer who credits television for making her the brilliant, funny, good-looking woman she is today.

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