Hot l Baltimore (a neon sign Hotel Baltimore with "e" burnt out) premiered January 24, 1975 on ABC. It was produced by Norman Lear and became the first series to feature a gay couple in a recurring role. It also included primary characters who were prostitutes, one of whom was an illegal immigrant.
It starred Lee Bergere and Henry Calvert as a middled-aged gay couple. James Cromwell was the desk clerk and Conchata Ferrell as a prostitute. Charlotte Rae appeared as Mrs. Bellotti.
Unfortunately, the series never gained an audience and was canceled after just 13 episodes.
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