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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on March 18, 1990. Wylen signs on as an unidentified song plays. Wylen interviews “Pat” about his former homophobia. “Give Me a Homosexual” by Romanovsky & Phillips. Greg Gordon and Lucia Chapelle of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. Wylen interviews Dr. Joe DiRusso about the “Fight Back Against AIDS” conference to be hosted in Philadelphia. “Face in the Crowd” by The Nylons plays. Wylen interviews Don Ellerman, a person living with AIDS, about his diagnosis and experience living with the disease. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 6, 1991. Wylen signs on as an unidentified song plays. “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen interviews activist Harry Hay, his partner John Burnside, and his biographer Stuart Timmons about Hay’s early gay activism and the January 1, 1990 publication of Timmons’ The Trouble with Harry Hay: Founder of the Modern Gay Movement. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan plays. Wylen introduces a performance piece written and performed by Ayofemi Folayan. An excerpt of the performance piece by Ayofemi Folayan plays. Wylen reads two letters written to him by a listener. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on July 21, 1991. Wylen signs on as an unidentified song plays. Wylen announces the death of Frank Rizzo. “Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down” by Elvis Costello plays. Wylen introduces a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Tom, who discusses his alcoholism. “Back Together Again” by Hall & Oates plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Fountain of Sorrow” by Jackson Browne plays. Wylen introduces a report from WSUI-AM, Iowa City. Eric Niccolamo reports on controversies surrounding a gay pride celebration in Iowa City, Iowa. “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley and “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 20, 1991. Wylen signs on as an unidentified song plays. Wylen interviews Donna Jackson about her experience in a military reserve unit and discharge on the basis of her sexuality. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Peter, Paul, & Mary plays. Wylen interviews Miriam Ben-Shalom about her experience in the army reserve, eventual discharge on the basis of her sexuality, and the complex appeals process she led to challenge the decision. Ben-Shalom discusses a letter she wrote to Dick Cheney and President George Bush proposing a gay and lesbian military battalion to aid in the Persian Gulf War. Wylen presents local announcements. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 14, 1991. Wylen signs on as an unidentified song plays. Wylen presents a report on the first annual Temple Gay and Lesbian Awareness Day hosted by Temple Lambda Alliance including interviews with Tommi Avicolli Mecca, Chip Crockell, Tracy Banitt, David Acosta, Bernie Newman, Mindy Adelman, Ray Bentman, and Bill and Iris Maiser. Wylen interviews a random selection of students about their reactions to the event. “Everyting Possible” by The Flirtations plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Freedom Now” by Tracy Chapman plays. This Way Out reports from the second annual OutWrite Conference in San Francisco, CA. An excerpt from a conference lecture delivered by Edward Albee and featuring an introduction by Dorthy Allison plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 28, 1991. Wylen signs in as an unidentified song plays. Wylen interviews Tom Wilson Weinberg about his work as a composer and writer, as well as his experiences as a gay man. An excerpt from “Flaunting It” performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue (1985), written and composed by Tom Wilson Winteberg plays. Bert 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. “Lady Stardust” by David Bowie plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tommy James and The Shondells plays. Wylen interviews David Cohen and Heshie Zinman of The Safeguards, a safe sex outreach project of the AIDS Library of Philadelphia, about the goals of the organization, the workshops they offer, and the importance of safe sex. Wylen advertises an upcoming Safeguards workshop. “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by Neneh Cherry plays. Wylen announces upcoming events and workshops. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
