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Synopsis

Bump!, the world's first and most-watched gay and lesbian travel television series, is now on DVD. Join acclaimed lesbian playwright Shannon McDonough and model J.R. Anderson as they show you the best that Southern California has to offer gays and lesbians. This resourceful and entertaining DVD is perfect for the seasoned and armchair traveler alike!

Los Angeles:
Los Angeles, aka. "The City Of Angels," is unlike any other city in the world. Multi-million dollar deals are done over bagels at breakfast, during power lunches, or over cell phones on treadmills. Everything boils down to whom you know. Bump! goes behind the scenes in Hollywood with openly gay director Todd Holland (who won an Emmy Award for his hit comedy series Malcolm In The Middle). We'll share a few laughs with gay comedian and author Bob Smith and then go west to the gay city and playground called West Hollywood. Bump! drops in for a visit with lyricist Allan Rich who has penned songs for some of the biggest divas of all time (Whitney, Tina and Barbra, just to name a few). Learn how porn star Ken Ryker has parlayed his legendary dick into business success, check out the latest fashions for lesbians and then step out into L.A. nightlife and find out where all the beautiful people go!

San Diego:
The seventh largest city in the United States, San Diego is a sunny coastal metropolis that has always been a favorite with gay and lesbian tourists. San Diego loves to celebrate pride. We chat with a local activist that's been behind the gay community's emergence. Next, strap on your chaps and ride on down to the Gay Rodeo and wrassle and rope some cowboys and cowgirls – if you can figure out which is which! Then we get out our long boards and shoot the pipe with the all-girl Surf Divas surfing club. Our adventure continues, as Bump! host Shannon McDonough goes paragliding in the skies near LaJolla at Torrey Pines Gliderport. Sneak a peek at the famed Black's nude beach - especially popular with gay guys. And, finally, as the sun goes down, our trip to this easy living city wraps up with a tour of the local gay hot spots.

Palm Springs:
Known for years as the playground to Hollywood's elite, Palm Springs is synonymous with glamour and sophistication. Today, with 43% of its population being gay and lesbian, Palm Springs has been called the "gay-friendliest city in North America." Bump! takes to the skies in a hot-air balloon, floating high above the rolling desert, to view the stunning sunrise. From there we head into the center of town and make our way down the Walk Of Stars celebrating the "who's who" of Palm Springs, including many gay icons of past and present. Get an up-close look at the lavish estate of Liberace, as we visit with the present owner and learn about the quirky life of the world-renowned pianist. Palm Springs is also known for its luxurious guesthouses that cater to both gays and lesbians. We'll see how the warm desert climate makes "clothing optional" sunbathing so popular at these stylish lodgings.