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1989. Bob Hope speaks out against homophobic violence

Gay in the 80s Posted on July 20, 2017 by Colin ClewsJuly 20, 2017

Bob Hope was an American comedian who was at his most popular from the 30s to the 60s. A staunch Republican, Hope’s comedy reflected the values of that period,and his material often included casual sexism, racism and homophobia. In 1975, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, LGBT History, Politics, Television | Tagged Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, GLAAD., homophobic violence | 4 Replies

1981. Book: The Celluloid Closet

Gay in the 80s Posted on April 26, 2012 by Colin ClewsAugust 2, 2012

The Celluloid Closet grew out of Vito Russo’s work as a gay activist and film historian. In the early 70’s he put together a presentation based on clips from movies that featured homosexual characters or themes. He toured the USA … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, LGBT History, Media | Tagged celluloid closet, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, GLAAD., vito russo | 3 Replies

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