You've got to wonder how anyone could fail to be charmed by W's delectable new drama series Smash.

For starters it's backed by the might of Steven Spielberg, is jam packed with on-screen talent including Deborah Messing and Anjelica Huston (yes, ANGELICA HUSTON) and is the story of the staging of a Broadway musical about the perennially fascinating Marilyn Monroe. 

But is all that razzle dazzle a bit too gay um, niche? Andrew talks with Sky News' Tracey Spicer, and The Sun Herald's Sam de Brito to find out.