Vito Russo's Our Time: Episode 5 - Parents

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OUR TIME
In 1983, Vito Russo produced and co-hosted "Our Time," a television series focused on the gay community. The thirteen episodes that ran on public television station WNYC tackled important issues such as gay history, drag, alcoholism, race, and a famous episode at the dawn of the AIDS crisis featuring Larry Kramer. On-air guests included luminaries such as Harry Hay, Rita Mae Brown, Tennessee Williams, Harvey Fierstein, Quentin Crisp, Lily Tomlin and many other notable public figures.
30 years after "Our Time" originally aired, we are able to share this groundbreaking series with the world. With the exception of two missing episodes, we have posted each show in its entirety for scholars, historians, and a whole new generation who may not be familiar with Vito's legacy.
For more information on Vito Russo and the documentary about his life "VITO" please visit the official website at:
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Parents
Episode 5
March 2, 1983
00:06:04 - Vito Russo interviews Jay Blotcher and Amy Ashworth
00:21:25 - Person on the street interviews
00:26:21 - Marcia Pally interviews Jewelle Gomez
00:40:28 - Tom Steele performs
00:47:22 - Renee McCoy interviews Mabel Hampton
00:54:31 - Vito Russo reads a letter from a disgruntled New Yorker
SHOW CREDITS
Hosted by Vito Russo & Marcia Pally
Rick Siggelkow - Executive Producer
Barbara Kerr - Producer
Vito Russo - Producer
Produced by Silvana Moscato (Episodes 1 -3)
Marcia Pally - Culture Segment Producer
John Chiappardi - Director
Jay Blotcher - Associate Producer
Dan Sauro - Associate Producer (1983)
Jeff Turtletaub - Associate Producer
Cynthia M. Serrano - Composer, Theme Music

[@mjeffries4749]

It’s sad they’re all gone. Wishes my friends were still here.

[@bearclawgirl6866]

So heartbreaking that young people were afraid to come their parents. Many were forced to come out after they were diagnosed

[@Thomas-fu8vp]

Every parent worries OF WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBORS SAY. GAYS ARE TIRED OF SUFFERING FOR 'THE NEIGHBORS.'

[@redroseofsummer2979]

fuck the neighbours. lol.

[@ChadElk88]

All these tape interruptions will positively give me a seizure!

[@hansel1jensen]

WOW That Jay Blotcher was so hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those were the real organic men......

[@samidouba]

Hansel Jensen Totally.

[@mjeffries4749]

Lol

[@reecespiecesheroful]

He is still quite handsome today. Great guy too.

[@catinbowler3387]

Men back then were way hotter.

[@redroseofsummer2979]

absolutely

[@piscesempress1978]

They spoke better as well.. soft spoken.