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Tag: Martin Sherman

Host: Frank DeCaro.  Featured guests: Kevin Cata, Harmony Hammond, E. Lynn Harris, Harvey Fierstein, Bill Brochtrup, Martin Sherman, Pamela Sneed, Rachel True

Summary: This episode is a reversion featuring segments from previous episodes as well as new segments. Excerpts from episodes 1001, 1002, 1007, 1201 and 1205 spotlight such art and artists as Hairspray, Kevin Cata, Harmony Hammond's Lesbian Art in America, E. Lynn Harris, Chutney Popcorn and underground female rock musicians. Harvey Fierstein's Out Takes segment is titled "Woe Biz." Bill Brochtrup, Martin Sherman and Pamela Sneed provide historical PSAs during the episode, and Rachel True provides the celebrity ID.

Note: Some audio content removed due to copyright restrictions.
54:23 - 55:25: Mick Jagger with David Bowie, "Dancing in the Street"

Host: Alan Cumming.  Featured guests: Jacqueline Woodson, James Howe, Alex Sanchez, Catie Curtis, Harvey Fierstein, Martin Sherman, E. Lynn Harris.

Summary: The first episode of season 13 begins a segment about the Christian Coalition's relationship with local school boards, followed by an examination of the political process in which school textbooks are censored and selected for use. An update of a segment originally from episode 1302 looks at funding difficulties for gay-related HIV organizations. The next segment profiles gay best-selling young adult authors Jacqueline Woodson, James Howe and Alex Sanchez. The Real to Reel segment is about Treading Water, a film about rural gay America. Gay folk singer Catie Curtis is also profiled. Harvey Fierstein's Out Take is titled "And the Winner Is," and he and Martin Sherman also provide historical PSAs during the episode. E. Lynn Harris provides the celebrity ID.

Note: Some audio content removed due to copyright restrictions.
54:39 - 56:10: Aretha Franklin, "Think"

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