The RuPaul Show
| The RuPaul Show | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the show | |
| Genre | Talk show/Variety |
| Directed by |
Joe Palagreco Mike Simon |
| Presented by |
RuPaul Michelle Visage |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Fenton Bailey Randy Barbato Lauren Zalaznick |
| Location(s) | New York City, New York |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | VH1 |
| Original release | October 12, 1996 – September 23, 1998 |
The RuPaul Show is an American talk/variety show that premiered on VH1 in 1996.[1] Hosted by drag performer, RuPaul,[1] the show had many famous musical guests and was notable as being one of the first national television programs in the United States hosted by an openly gay host. Former singer turned radio personality, Michelle Visage was the show's co-host.
Overview
The show features RuPaul interviewing various celebrity guest ranging from musicians, actors, and pop culture figures. In addition to interviews, the series also featured comedy skits, and comedic field reports. RuPaul would also perform his favorite songs along with two male dancers.
Diana Ross made a rare appearance on the show. Diana has always been a muse for RuPaul including lyrics from Diana's "It's My House" song from her album, "The Boss" in "House of Love" on her debut album, referencing Diana once again in the song and video in "Back to My Roots". Ru also covered Diana's co-penned "Work that Body" on her 1996 "Foxy Lady" album. In her first biography, Ru tells of meeting Diana on a flight. And then, Ru co-starred in the Diana Ross music video for her 1995 cover of "I Will Survive".