OH THE LADIES was a diy Manhattan Neighborhood Network public access television show conceptualized by Kelly Sebastian and co-created and co-hosted with Christina Fontana.
OTL was a show dedicated to ladies who rock - whether it be through film, art, comedy, music or radical inspiration. There were some guys too. OTL's first season aired in New York City 2001-2002. Selected episodes were re-aired on MNN through 2005.
SEASON ONE BREAKDOWN
EPISODE ONE
PB&J: a short film about how one person can make a difference by making a sandwich in the East Village of NYC.
Voice of Reason: can homosexuality shake hands with religion
The Adventures of Topless Brian: It's time for the topless takeover - starring Brian Edwards
Music Moment: Kelly interviews the Brooklyn-based all female emo/punk band Triple Creme: interview and live performance
EPISODE TWO
Film Front: Kelly interviews filmmaker Sarah Jacobson and screens her first short film "The Adventures of Sweet Miss: The Disco Years"
The Adventures of Topless Brian: His topless arrival in NYC's topless wonderland, or is it?
Word: interview with writer Cat Tyc on cult icon Edie Sedgewick
Funny Lady: interview with Melissa Rauch and stand-up permance clips.
EPISODE THREE
The Halloween Spectacular with guest-host character psychic MaryAnne Slaughtery (actress Erica Knutson) who has visions of Topless Brian.
A Countdown of the Top 5 scariest bitches in film
Film Front: Kelly intro's one of her favorite horror films Nosferatu (1922)
Extraspecial spoof video of Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
EPISODE FOUR
Rad Lady: Interview with Dahlia Schweitzer and her online rocekrchick archive.
Dancer: Deena Marcum performs in her experimental NYC subway dance film "The End".
The Adventures of Topless Brian: The Topless wonder is having an identity crisis
Rad Organization: interview with a leader from "Scouting for All" who fight to keep the Boy Scouts of America to serve and include as participating members ALL youth and adult leaders, regardless of their spiritual belief, gender, or sexual orientation.
EPISODE FIVE
The Bittersweet Victory Episode - post 9/11, our special episode showing a documentary by Christina about an amazing fundraiser at a local bar on the Upper Eastside benefitting the families of lost firefighters during the September 11th tragedy.
EPISODE SIX
Film Front: screening of the short documentary "De La Vega" about the NYC sidewalk chalk artist and the meanings behind his messages.
Dancer: Bellydancing with Melisse, learn about the style of dance and how to shimmy.
The Adventures of Topless Brian: his GRAND FINALE segment.
Music: interview and performance with singer/songwriter Gina Young.

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