David Hyde Pierce: Married Man

Roadtoad · 29th May 2009, 09:32 PM

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After keeping his private life out of the spotlight for years, David Hyde Pierce has announced his marriage to longtime partner Brian Hargrove.

The former "Frasier" star spoke candidly in an appearance on ABC's "The View." Wearing a wedding band, Hyde Pierce revealed they tied the knot "very quietly" in California on Oct. 24.

The actor and Hargrove, a producer, are still legally wed despite the California Supreme Court's decision Tuesday to uphold Proposition 8. The gay-marriage ban was approved by voters in November, stopping legal nuptials going forward.

Best to you, David. I only wish it were under better circumstances.

applecorped · 29th May 2009, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Roadtoad

About time...

Best to you, David. I only wish it were under better circumstances.

Classy guy. (you too toad)

slingblade · 29th May 2009, 09:44 PM

Yes, good for them! Woo-hoo! I also wish it were under better circumstances.

But, still, hooray!

Doc Daneeka · 29th May 2009, 11:37 PM

Don't worry. It will happen nationwide soon enough. 50 years from now, even Alabama will have legal gay marriage, and those who oppose it in public will be considered embarassing by most people.

As for David Hyde Pierce, good for him.

The Central Scrutinizer · 31st May 2009, 04:11 PM

This will threaten the institution of marriage!

Skeptic · 31st May 2009, 04:21 PM

I'm shocked -- SHOCKED! -- that a well-known actor is gay. If this goes on I'll start suspecting hairdressers.

But kudos to him for actually keeping his private life private. God knows Hollywood has enough folks who think who they sleep with is everybody's business.

Skeptic · 31st May 2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Doc Daneeka

Don't worry. It will happen nationwide soon enough. 50 years from now, even Alabama will have ~~legal gay marriage~~ ~~eugenics~~ ~~communism~~ ~~official church~~ ~~Islamic theocracy~~ ~~legal polygamy~~ legalized pot and heroin, and those who oppose it in public will be considered embarassing by most people.

Meybee Zo... Meybee Not.

Saying something is "the inevitable way of the future" is hardly an argument. For every "inevitable way of the future" that only dumb reactionary fools still oppose that actually came true, there are as many that didn't.

Gay marriage might become universal by a supreme court decision. Or by states accepting it. Or it might remain in some states and not in others. Or it might be pushed back, say by a Constitutional amendment. And those are just a few possiblities. Who knows? But predicting what will happen socially in 50 years is absurd. Weren't we all supposed to be communists right now, since "late capitalism" has been arrived at in the 1950s?

Skeptic · 31st May 2009, 04:36 PM

By the way, it jut occured to me: the title of this thread can be interpreted in two ways, both true... Okay, it's late and I'm tired.

Holler Hoojer · 31st May 2009, 04:41 PM

Will this threaten Frasier's marriage to Lillith???

fuelair · 31st May 2009, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Skeptic

I'm shocked -- SHOCKED! -- that a well-known actor is gay. If this goes on I'll start suspecting hairdressers.

But kudos to him for actually keeping his private life private. God knows Hollywood has enough folks who think who they sleep with is everybody's business.

Oh no!! Lock up your ducks!!!

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King of the Americas · 31st May 2009, 05:35 PM

"Niles" always reminded me of Fred Astaire...

Doc Daneeka · 31st May 2009, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Skeptic

Meybee Zo... Meybee Not.

Saying something is "the inevitable way of the future" is hardly an argument. For every "inevitable way of the future" that only dumb reactionary fools still oppose that actually came true, there are as many that didn't.

Gay marriage might become universal by a supreme court decision. Or by states accepting it. Or it might remain in some states and not in others. Or it might be pushed back, say by a Constitutional amendment. And those are just a few possiblities. Who knows? But predicting what will happen socially in 50 years is absurd. Weren't we all supposed to be communists right now, since "late capitalism" has been arrived at in the 1950s?

I'd much rather that you argue against what I have said, rather than what you'd prefer I had said.

I neither said nor implied anything about gay marriage being inevitable, nor about legalization of drugs. I merely stated my opinion: that gay marriage will be legal nationwide within 50 years. If you disagree, that's fine by me. Let's discuss that. I only ask that you find a better way to spend your time than building up large straw men.

Arguments based on historical inevitability are probably absurd. That's why I don't make them. Get it?

JoeyDonuts · 1st June 2009, 12:06 AM

Great! Now all the upscale coffee houses and men's tailors will be invaded by gays!

29th May 2009, 09:32 PM	#1
Roadtoad Bufo Caminus Inedibilis Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 15,738	David Hyde Pierce: Married Man About time... Quote: After keeping his private life out of the spotlight for years, David Hyde Pierce has announced his marriage to longtime partner Brian Hargrove. The former "Frasier" star spoke candidly in an appearance on ABC's "The View." Wearing a wedding band, Hyde Pierce revealed they tied the knot "very quietly" in California on Oct. 24. The actor and Hargrove, a producer, are still legally wed despite the California Supreme Court's decision Tuesday to uphold Proposition 8. The gay-marriage ban was approved by voters in November, stopping legal nuptials going forward. Best to you, David. I only wish it were under better circumstances.

29th May 2009, 09:36 PM	#2
applecorped Rotten to the Core Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10,680	Originally Posted by Roadtoad About time... Best to you, David. I only wish it were under better circumstances. Classy guy. (you too toad)
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29th May 2009, 09:44 PM	#3
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29th May 2009, 11:37 PM	#4
Doc Daneeka Muse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto. But we call it Tarana Posts: 545	Don't worry. It will happen nationwide soon enough. 50 years from now, even Alabama will have legal gay marriage, and those who oppose it in public will be considered embarassing by most people. As for David Hyde Pierce, good for him.
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31st May 2009, 04:21 PM	#6
Skeptic Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the chessboard Posts: 18,361	I'm shocked -- SHOCKED! -- that a well-known actor is gay. If this goes on I'll start suspecting hairdressers. But kudos to him for actually keeping his private life private. God knows Hollywood has enough folks who think who they sleep with is everybody's business.

31st May 2009, 04:26 PM	#7
Skeptic Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the chessboard Posts: 18,361	Originally Posted by Doc Daneeka Don't worry. It will happen nationwide soon enough. 50 years from now, even Alabama will have ~~legal gay marriage~~ ~~eugenics~~ ~~communism~~ ~~official church~~ ~~Islamic theocracy~~ ~~legal polygamy~~ legalized pot and heroin, and those who oppose it in public will be considered embarassing by most people. Meybee Zo... Meybee Not. Saying something is "the inevitable way of the future" is hardly an argument. For every "inevitable way of the future" that only dumb reactionary fools still oppose that actually came true, there are as many that didn't. Gay marriage might become universal by a supreme court decision. Or by states accepting it. Or it might remain in some states and not in others. Or it might be pushed back, say by a Constitutional amendment. And those are just a few possiblities. Who knows? But predicting what will happen socially in 50 years is absurd. Weren't we all supposed to be communists right now, since "late capitalism" has been arrived at in the 1950s?
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31st May 2009, 04:36 PM	#8
Skeptic Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the chessboard Posts: 18,361	By the way, it jut occured to me: the title of this thread can be interpreted in two ways, both true... Okay, it's late and I'm tired.

31st May 2009, 04:41 PM	#9
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fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,961	Originally Posted by Skeptic I'm shocked -- SHOCKED! -- that a well-known actor is gay. If this goes on I'll start suspecting hairdressers. But kudos to him for actually keeping his private life private. God knows Hollywood has enough folks who think who they sleep with is everybody's business. Oh no!! Lock up your ducks!!! .
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31st May 2009, 07:13 PM	#12
Doc Daneeka Muse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto. But we call it Tarana Posts: 545	Originally Posted by Skeptic Meybee Zo... Meybee Not. Saying something is "the inevitable way of the future" is hardly an argument. For every "inevitable way of the future" that only dumb reactionary fools still oppose that actually came true, there are as many that didn't. Gay marriage might become universal by a supreme court decision. Or by states accepting it. Or it might remain in some states and not in others. Or it might be pushed back, say by a Constitutional amendment. And those are just a few possiblities. Who knows? But predicting what will happen socially in 50 years is absurd. Weren't we all supposed to be communists right now, since "late capitalism" has been arrived at in the 1950s? I'd much rather that you argue against what I have said, rather than what you'd prefer I had said. I neither said nor implied anything about gay marriage being inevitable, nor about legalization of drugs. I merely stated my opinion: that gay marriage will be legal nationwide within 50 years. If you disagree, that's fine by me. Let's discuss that. I only ask that you find a better way to spend your time than building up large straw men. Arguments based on historical inevitability are probably absurd. That's why I don't make them. Get it?
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