Will & Grace (1998)

Will & Grace was an American sitcom that aired originally from 1998 to 2006. The show was set in New York City and focused on the relationship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler, a straight interior designer.

About Will & Grace (1998)

The show was a landmark series for its representation of gay characters and themes. Will and Grace were best friends in college and then roommates in adulthood. Their dynamic is complicated by their differing sexual orientations, but it's also colored by their deep and enduring friendship.

Making / Production

In the mid-90s, creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan came up with a concept for a sitcom that would explore the friendship between a gay man and a straight woman. Their pilot script was picked up by NBC and the first season aired in 1998.

Actors

• Eric McCormack as Will Truman - Eric McCormack played Will Truman, a gay lawyer. His character was known for his sharp wit and dry humor.
• Debra Messing as Grace Adler - Debra Messing played Grace Adler, a straight interior designer. Grace's romantic life is a constant thread throughout the series.
• Megan Mullally as Karen Walker - Megan Mullally played Karen Walker, Grace's assistant and a rich socialite. Karen is known for her hilarious one-liners and eccentric personality.
• Sean Hayes as Jack McFarland - Sean Hayes played Jack McFarland, Will's flamboyant best friend. Jack's over-the-top antics provided much of the show's comic relief.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was one of the first mainstream sitcoms to feature lead gay characters.
• The show's name is a pun on the term "will and grace", a theological concept in Christian spirituality.
• The show was filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Awards

Will & Grace won numerous awards over the course of its original run, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2000, it became the first primetime sitcom to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Quotes

• "Honey...what's this? What's happening? What's going on here?" - Karen
• "I'm not a failure. I'm trendy." - Grace
• "Just once I'd like to be the one not falling apart." - Will

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song, "Will & Grace Theme", was composed by Jonathan Wolff.
• The show also featured numerous musical guest stars, including Madonna, Cher, Barry Manilow, and Jennifer Lopez.