Vito Russo's Our Time: Episode 1 - Lesbian & Gay History

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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 1
February 16, 1983
Lesbian & Gay History

00:00:00
Introduction by Vito Russo & Silvana Moscato

00:02:40
Silvana Moscato interviews John D'Emilio
Author, "Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities"

00:08:13
Vito Russo Interviews Barbara Gittings & Harry Hay

00:25:39
Person in the street interviews

00:30:29
Tom Steele Performs

00:35:13
Marcia Pally interviews Terry Helbing & Terry Miller
Founders, Meridian Theater

00:48:42
Vito discusses upcoming documentary film "Before Stonewall"
Clip of Lisa Ben performing

00:52:52
Person in the street interviews

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