Vito Russo's Our Time: Episode 4 - AIDS

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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:

http://vitorussomovie.com

Episode 4
March 3, 1983
AIDS

00:00:00 - Vito Russo and Marcia Pally Introduction

00:03:51 - Vito Russo interviews Larry Kramer & Virginia Apuzzo

00:16:48 - Person in the street interviews

00:21:16 - Pam Brandt, Greta Schiller and Marcia Steele discussion

00:29:33 - Debate about promiscuity in the gay community with Charles Jurist and Michael Callen

00:36:56 - Parody interview with Dr. Nedrick Polyp

00:39:50 - Marcia Pally interviews GMHC's Diego Lopez and PWA Bill Burke

00:55:24 - Vito Russo outro

00:57:06 - Sister Missionary Position wants you to come clean

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