Today DOMA’s repeal bill, the one with a lot of bit – i.e. rights that cross state lines – has been introduced into Congress. Now, the vote won’t be for a year and even then Barney Frank thinks that the chances for success are slim.

But there’s another kind of marriage right that is crossing state lines, at least on television. The Newlywed Game is having its first gay couple on the show, George Takei (of star trek fame) and Brad Altmen. They’re the kind of guys who make you believe in loving forever.

And this show, which bases it’s entire premise on a stereotypical version of a happy marriage is including gay people in its formula.

Alabama can’t ban the entire show because of one couple and their gay marriage (which snuck in before Prop in California. So, looks like marriage rights are, in a way, crossing state lines.

I’ve been depressed recently about the state of the gay rights movement and today is not necessarily a break through in that direction. However, the Newlywed game is like an unexpected treat. Something to perk us up so we’ll look good when we’re marching for equality next month.