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MsColl8_DAT_096
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 31, 1993. A sample from “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. “Together, Proud and Strong” by Lynn Thomas plays. Wylen interviews musicians Lynn Thomas, Susan Herrick, and Jesse Cocks about the process of composing and recording “Together, Proud and Strong,” the anthem for the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation. Herrick performs “Oh, Johnny” live on the air. “Dyke” by Lynn Thomas plays. Duane Binkley presents national news updates, including continued legal battles and controversy regarding the implementation of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”; the State of Colorado’s bid to challenge an appeals court ruling blocking Amendment 2; the completion of sentencing procedures in the murder case of Paul Broussard; Washington DC police investigations into the murder of a lesbian woman, Ana Maria Rosales; ongoing legal battles in Wisconsin regarding same-sex adoption; Food and Drug Administration review and testing of self-administered, at-home HIV/AIDS tests; Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell’s presentation of a 1993 city budget; and the death of Dominic Bash due to AIDS-related complications. “Because I Sing” by Susan Herrick plays. Wylen reports on the repercussions of President Bill Clinton’s announcement of his plan to lift the ban on lesbians and gays serving in the military. Wylen interviews Miriam Ben-Shalom, Gregory King, and Justin Elsey. “Stuart” by The Dead Milkman plays. Wylen interviews Alan Reese, the Co-Chair of the South Jersey Local Committee for the 1993 March on Washington for Gay, Lesbian, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation. “Politically Correct” by Lynn Thomas and “Sweetness” by Susan Herrick play. Wylen advertises local events and signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.
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MsColl8_DAT_097
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on December 3, 1995. Wylen presents national news updates including ongoing controversy regarding Spokane County Coroner, Dexter Amend, and his demands for an autopsy of a man who died with AIDS, North Carolina’s continued attempts to deanonymize AIDS testing, the unveiling of new, federal, AIDS prevention campaigns targeting younger audiences, waning support for gay rights legislation in Maine, and a Human Rights Campaign assessment of presidential candidates, expressing tentative support for Bill Clinton. “Queer” by Garbage plays. Wylen interviews author and Director of Women’s Studies at Pace University, Karla Jay, and University of Pennsylvania doctoral candidate, Jeannine DeLombard about their experience compiling, editing, and contributing to Dyke Life: From Growing Up to Growing Old, A Celebration of the Lesbian Experience. “I Kissed a Girl” by Jill Sobule and “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” by Sophie B. Hawkins play. Wylen presents local news updates and announcements. “Hand in My Pocket” by Alanis Morisette plays. Micahel McGonagall reports on the 1995 James Bond film, GoldenEye. “GoldenEye” by Tina Turner plays. Wylen signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.
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MsColl8_DAT_098
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Bert Wylen and Julie Drizin introduce the National Lesbian and Gay Radio Town Meeting, featuring discussion of radical right wing activism, broadcast on June 14, 1992. Barbara Bernstein reports from Portland, OR on national campaigns to rescind protections afforded gays and lesbians on the basis of their sexuality, spearheaded by radical right wing group, featuring interviews with Donna Redwing (GLAAD) and Suzanne Pharr (The Women’s Project). Wylen and Drizin lead a panel discussion featuring Mandy Carter (Human Rights Campaign Fund), Peter LaBarbera (Lambda Report on Homosexuality), Abner Mason (Log Cabin Federation), Barney Frank (Democrat Congressman), and Heather MacDonald (documentary filmmaker), including call-in questions. Dave Buell reports from Kansas City on the success of gay and lesbian organizing against a proposed antigay initiative inspired by Colorado’s Amendment 2, featuring interviews with various organizers. Wylen and Drizin lead a panel discussion featuring Maggie Heineman (PFLAG, Fight the Right), Andrew Park (civil rights attorney, Fight the Right), Susan Minasian (Tabernacle United Church, Fight the Right), Robert Bray (National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Fight the Right), and Gregory Herrick (research psychologist), including call-in questions.
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MsColl8_DAT_099
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Bert Wylen reports on the Log Cabin Federation on February 11, 1995. The report features interviews with Dr. Evelyn H. Koch, Abner Mason, and Rich Tofel. Material used in broadcast of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica Network News; Excerpt of a Bert Wylen interview with Tinsel Garland and Dana Matthews about their experiences performing and success as drag queens, broadcast on February 5, 1995. Material used in broadcast of WXPN’s Gaydreams; Bert Wylen interviews Abner Mason on January 28, 1995. Mason and Wylen discuss the Log Cabin Federation. Material used in broadcast of WXPN’s Gaydreams; Various versions of live performances of “Back Window,” “You Don’t Feel the Way I Do,” and “The Fall of Love” by Joe Barbella and Micah Yarborough play; Excerpt of the Mountain Stage hosted by Larry Gross, broadcast on American Public Radio, featuring live musical performances by Ingrid Karklins, The Bobs, Vic Chestnutt, and Brave Combo; Excerpt of Boston radiocast.
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MsColl8_DAT_100
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An excerpt from a Bert Wylen interview on October 21 1995 with gay and lesbian activist, Urvashi Vaid, about her book Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of Gay and Lesbian Liberation; An excerpt from a Bert Wylen interview with writer, Victor Bockris, about his book Transformer: The Lou Reed Story.
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MsColl8_DAT_101
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Bert Wylen presents Unfriendly Fire: Lesbians and Gays in the Military, broadcast on May 24, 1991. Wylen introduces the special program, discussing the history of United States policy regarding homosexuality in the military. Allan Bérubé discusses his studies and provides insights into military life for homosexuals during World War II. Wylen reflects on the paradoxical nature of the military’s relationship to homosexuality and the challenges of codifying existing practices institutionally. Bruce Mulraney discusses the experiences which led him to earn a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam. Donna Jackson discusses her dismissal from the military on the basis of her sexuality after serving for seven years. Kate Dyer reflects on the particular difficulties facing the gay and lesbian partners of deployed troops. Miriam Ben-Shalom discusses the personal appeal of military service and the broader importance of ensuring equal opportunities for lesbians and gays. James Holobough reflects on his acceptance of an ROTC scholarship to attend college and the lawsuit later filed against him by the organization after his dismissal on the basis of his sexuality. Joseph Steffan discusses his expulsion from the US Naval Academy on the basis of his sexuality only weeks before his graduation. Kate Dyer discusses a Pentagon-commissioned study demonstrating that the core premise of the military’s ban on homosexuality is false. Dr. Paul Camacho discusses the various methods for repealing military policy on homosexuality. Perry Watkins discusses his attempt to sue the United States Army for his dishonorable discharge after serving in the military for 15 years. Wylen reflects upon the precedent set by Harry Truman who signed an executive order commanding the racial integration of the US military. Bruce Mulraney discusses this history further. Nell “Johnnie” Phelps reflects her experiences as a lesbian in the military and her lack of faith in the possibility for substantive change. Wylen discusses ongoing push back against the military’s policy, including threats by colleges and universities to ban ROTC programs. “Something Inside So Strong” by The Flirtations plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 29, 1991, featuring his documentary Vinegar and Lace: A Tribute to Gay Activist and Artist Tommi Avicolli, aired in honor of Avicolli’s move from Philadelphia to San Francisco. “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield plays. Wylen recounts Avicolli’s childhood in South Philadelphia, his early effeminacy, and his political awakening through the Gay Liberation Front at Temple University. Avicolli recalls his fear of being outed and initial anxiety attending meetings. “Star Spangled Banner” by Jimi Hendrix plays. Avicolli speaks about his early resistance to authority, his anti-war activism, and involvement in publishing an underground paper in high school. Avicolli discusses his Catholic upbringing and eventual decision to found the group, Gay Pagans and Atheists. “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Avicolli shares his coming out story and the resulting family fallout. Bobby Avicolli, Tommi’s older brother, offers accounts of familial harassment. “Devil With the Blue Dress On” by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels plays. Avicolli recalls performing with the Radical Queen Revue and the political nature of their drag. Avicolli reflects on his turn toward writing, both political and creative, including his work in consciousness-raising journalism, fiction, poetry, and playwriting and his involvement in founding the performance troupe Avalanche. Wylen recites Avicolli’s “Rape Poem.” Avicolli discusses the process of working through the trauma of his sexual assault. “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Avicolli reflects on the responsibilities of activism and his evolving understanding of journalistic integrity. Wylen describes Avicolli’s influence on Philadelphia Magazine journalist Lisa DePaulo, who, at his urging, reported on the murder of Anthony Milano. DePaulo recounts Avicolli’s deep empathy and insistence on honoring the complexity of the Milano family’s experience. Avicolli discusses his landmark editorial on the AIDS crisis, critiquing the sexual conservatism emerging within the gay movement and calling for a renewed commitment to sex positivity. “Crazy World” by Michael Callen plays. Avicolli discusses his reconciliation with his father after a decade-long estrangement, and reflects on his mother’s illness and death. Wylen discusses Avicolli’s farewell article “Memoirs of a South Philly Sissy,” published in Philadelphia Magazine before his departure. DePaulo and Bobby Avicolli reflect on his decision to move west. “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays.
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MsColl8_DAT_102
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Bert Wylen interviews writer and critic Bruce Bawer about his 1993 book, A Place at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society. Wylen and Bawer reflect on the myth of a unified gay lifestyle, the possibilities that gay culture offers individual gay people, and Bawer’s belief in the central importance of assimilation. Wylen and Bawer discuss an article written by Rosamund Kayes for The Welcome Mat; excerpt of Bert Wylen’s interview with an unnamed person about the services offered by the Montrose Center, a homeless shelter for LGBT youth in Houston, Texas; Bert Wylen interviews a teenage client of the Montrose Center, who discusses the circumstances that led him to seek out support and the challenges of living independently; Bert Wylen interviews Trish Morgan and Phil (Bapdorf?) about their role in founding the Houston Area Teenage Coalition of Homosexuals (HATCH), based out of the First Universalist Unitarian Church. Morgan and Phil reflect on the organization’s development and successes.
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MsColl8_DAT_103
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Bert Wylen interviews Debra Brady and Dr. Marla Gold about their relationship and decision to pursue IVF.
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MsColl8_DAT_104
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Bert Wylen presents Stonewall: Myth, Magic & Rebellion broadcast on April 23, 1994 on Public Radio International. Wylen chronicles the history of the gay rights movement leading up to and following the Stonewall uprising. Wylen discusses Magnus Hirschfeld’s founding of the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee and its destruction by the Nazis, as well as the impact of World War II on the gay and lesbian community. Allan Bérubé discusses his studies and provides insights into military life for homosexuals during World War II. Harry Hay discusses the founding of the Mattachine Society. Hay reflects on its early legal victories, including the Dale Jennings case. Barbara Gittings and Randy Wicker discuss their roles in the Daughters of Bilitis and Mattachine, as well as the growing tensions and ideological conflicts within early gay rights organizations. Frank Kameny speaks about his legal battle against the federal government and the formation of the Mattachine Society of Washington. Bob Koehler, Mark Segal, William Henderson, Robert Bryan, and Jeremiah Newton discuss their first hand experiences of the Stonewall rebellion and its aftermath, including the formation of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF). Cleve Jones discusses the lasting impact of the AIDs crisis and the inspiration behind the Names Project AIDs Memorial Quilt. Bert Wylen signs off, identifying his production efforts, offering credit for technical production and engineering to Dave Buel, editing to Julie Drizin, and research to Tony Agostaneli, and providing information on featured aritsts and sponsors. Featured songs throughout the program include: "Why" by Andrea Katz, "Before Stonewall" and "Bricks and Bottles" by the cast of the Ten Percent Revue, "Hearts of Stone" by the Fontaine Sister, "Houndog" by Elvis Presley, "Can't Buy My Love" by The Beatles, "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Oribson, "Dancing in the Street" by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, "Aquarius" by the cast of Hair, "Isrealites" by Desmond Dekker, "The Man That Got Away" by Judy Garland, "(Something Inside) So Strong" by Labi Siffre, and others
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MsColl8_DAT_105
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A recording of music by Cathy Donnelly. (1) Our Mothers, Our Selves (2) Aggressive Driving (3) Alcohol (4) Keep It Green
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MsColl8_DAT_106
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Bert Wylen reports on “Sex, Lies, & Videotape,” a video produced by the Gay and Lesbian Emergency Media Campaign in response to the release of a video entitled “The Gay Agenda” by the Springs of Life Church. Wylen interviews Ann Northrup and Loretta Ross. Broadcast on February 18, 1993. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica Network News; Bert Wylen interviews Gregory King, Michael Petrelis, and Julie Davids about their responses to Bill Clinton’s first months in office. Material used in broadcasts of Pacifica Network News; Bert Wylen reports from the 1993 March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights for Pacifica Network News, broadcast on April 26, 1993. Featuring field recordings of speeches by and/or interviews with Urvashi Vaid, Ellen Goodman, Marvin Liebmen, Jenny Cutting, Nancy Pelosi, and other unidentified attendees. Material used in broadcasts of Pacifica Network News; Excerpt of the Mountain Stage hosted by Larry Gross, broadcast on American Public Radio, featuring live musical performances by Tish Hinajosa, The Bone Daddies, Lori Freelove, Warren Zevon, and other unidentified musicians.
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MsColl8_DAT_107
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on August 15, 1993. Cindy Friedman and Brian Nuñez of This Way Out present current news updates, including a Human Rights Commission ruling in Ontario benefiting same-sex couples in Canada, controversies surrounding President Bill Clinton's appointment of Thomas Payzant as assistant secretary of childhood education, protests in Washington DC following President Clinton's announcement of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" military policy, the approval of an Oregon state senate bill that limits the rights of cities and local governments to enact or enforce discriminatory policy based on sexual orientation while denying local entities the ability to enact special privileges on the same basis, attempts by the California Insurance Commissioner to end discriminatory policies held by insurance companies based on marital status, and efforts by the neighborhood association of Azalea Park, California to actively recruit gay and lesbian residents. Wylen announces the recent death of gay lobbyist and founder of the Human Rights Campaign Fund, Steven Dean, due to AIDS-related complications. "How Many" by Margie Adam plays. An excerpt from “Flaunting It” performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue (1985), written and composed by Tom Wilson Weinberg plays. Wylen interviews Tom Wilson Weinberg about his work as a composer and writer, as well as his experiences as a gay man. Wylen and Weinberg discuss the origins of the revue’s name and the controversy surrounding its celebratory focus. An excerpt from "Homo Haven Fight Song," performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue plays. Weinberg reflects on discovering his sexuality before the events of Stonewall in 1969 and his efforts to build a gay community. An excerpt from "Before Stonewall," as performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue plays. Weinberg reflects on his experiences in Philadelphia, his studies in English literature at the University of Pennsylvania, and his role in co-founding and naming the LGBTQ+ bookstore Giovanni’s Room. Weinberg considers the impact of AIDs on the gay community, organizing tactics in response to the epidemic, and the role of humor in coping with the immense loss. An excerpt from "Safe Sex Slut" as performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue plays. Wylen advertises upcoming performances of Ten Percent Revue at the Society Hill Playhouse. An excerpt from “If I Were/I’d Like To Be," performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue plays. Jamie Mason presents local news updates, including the approval of a same-sex adoption by a judge in New Jersey, a meeting between local AIDS activists and Bill Clinton's top AIDS advisor in Pittsburgh, Navy Secretary John Dalton's defense of the new military policy "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" during a meeting with Navy personnel in San Diego, California, and announcements pertaining to the 1993 Gay Softball World Series to be hosted in Philadelphia. "Moonrise and Emotion" by Alice Di Micele plays. Kathy Denzer of KPFA Berkeley reports the case of Marcelo Tenorio, a gay man recently granted asylum to the United States from Brazil due to persecution based on his sexuality. "Leave In Silence" by Depeche Mode and "Sweet Jane" by Cowboy Junkies play. Frank Stoltz of KPFA Los Angeles reports on homophobic fundamentalist Christians suspected of perpetrating a series of hate crimes against the predominantly gay and lesbian Metropolitan Community Church of the Valley in Southern California. "Hymn" by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. An excerpt from the comedy skit "Who's on First" by Abbott and Costello plays. Wylen advertises the upcoming 1993 Gay Softball World Series to be hosted in Philadelphia. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
