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MsColl8_Cassette_067_02
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Bert Wylen interviews Pennsylvania State Representative Babbette Josephs about proposed AIDS testing legislation requiring all medical staff to test for HIV/AIDS. Material potentially used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams; An excerpt of a discussion between Bert Wylen and an unidentified speaker regarding Mummers; Ambient sound; Bert Wylen interviews Dr. Robert Roy MacGregor about proposed AIDS testing legislation requiring all medical staff to test for HIV/AIDS; “Got to be Real” by Cheryl Lynn plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. An excerpt from “Flaunting It” performed by the cast of Ten Percent Revue (1985), written and composed by Tom Wilson Weinberg 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. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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MsColl8_DAT_001
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Bert Wylen presents "Stonewall 25," a four-part series broadcast on June 26, 1994 on Gaydreams, WXPN. Wylen's introduction concludes with "Holiday" by Madonna. Part 1: Bert Wylen interviews Harry Hays, Dell Martin, Phyllis Lyon, Frank Kameny, and Barbara Gittings on gay life pre-Stonewall. Concludes with "Before Stonewall" by Ten Percent Revue (1987), written by Tom Wilson Weinberg. Part 2: Bert Wylen interviews Jeremiah Newton, Williamson Henderson, Mark Segal, Bob Culler, Robert Bryan, and Randy Wicker about the mythologies and realities of the Stonewall uprising. Concludes with "Bricks and Bottles" by Tom Wilson Weinberg and "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by Tommy James & the Shondells. Part 3: Bert Wylen interviews Dr. Evelyn Hooker, Frank Kameny, Barbara Gittings, Dr. Charles W. Socarides, and Dr. Richard Moore about the "sickness model" of homosexuality and the activism that led to the American Psychiatric Association's removal of homosexuality from the DSM. Concludes with a public service announcement by the Lesbian and Gay Public Awareness Project and "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson. Part 4: Bert Wylen interviews Gilbert Baker about the philosophy underwriting the rainbow flag as a symbol of gay identity and his work constructing a mile-long rainbow flag featured in the Stonewall 25 march. Concludes with "Ribbon in the Sky" by Stevie Wonder.
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MsColl8_DAT_002
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A series of interviews with LGBTQ musicians and artists discussing their music, personal experiences, and perspectives on identity and the industry. Bert Wylen interviews Doug Stevens of Doug Stevens & the Outband about their album Out in the Country (1993), his experiences growing up in Tupelo, MS, his relationship with his family, his HIV diagnosis, and the past and future of his music career; Bert Wylen interviews Andrea Katz about her album Painted Dreams (1993), her songwriting processes, her decision to come out before beginning her music career, and her experience of homophobia in the music industry; Bert Wylen interviews Tom McCormack about his musical journey and influences, his diverse career paths, and his experiences as a gay man in the music industry; Bert Wylen interviews Jeff Krassner about his career as an artist and musician, his work with the New York organization Out Music, how homophobia impacts his songwriting, his gay musical role models, and his experience performing at Yankee Stadium for the closing of Gay Games 4; Bert Wylen interviews Judith Casselberry and Jacques Dupreé of Casselberry-Dupreé at their performance in Central Park about their inception as a musical duo in a Brooklyn high school, the development of their collaborative sound and performance practices, their musical influences, their life philosophies, and the importance of gay self-acceptance. Material used in the broadcast of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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MsColl8_DAT_003
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Bert Wylen interviews Harold “Hal” L. Call on March 12, 1994 about about his early activism with the Mattachine Society, the founding of Pan Graphic Press, and his involvement in gay business ventures, including Grand Prix Photo Arts. Call reflects on the Mattachine Society’s history, internal political tensions, and accusations that he suppressed earlier revolutionary protests. Call discusses the significance of Stonewall, earlier gay rights victories, and his involvement in the founding of the Council for Religion and the Homosexual, including a police raid on a 1964 New Years Eve fundraiser for the organization. Call discusses his views on ACT UP, Queer Nation, and the state of the modern gay rights movement. Material used in broadcasts of Pacifica National News and WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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MsColl8_DAT_004
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Bert Wylen interviews Mark Segal about his first exposure to gay politics through the Mattachine Society, his experiences during the Stonewall uprising, the formation of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and its split into the Gay Activists Alliance (GAA). Segal reflects on the political dynamics of gay activism after Stonewall; Bert Wylen interviews Cleve Jones in A Different Light Bookstore in Los Angeles, CA on March 14, 1994 about his early activism in Phoenix, Arizona, the development of gay cultural and political organizations before the AIDS crisis, and the impact of the epidemic. Jones discusses his relationship with Harvey Milk, the significance of Milk’s assassination, and the origins of the AIDS Quilt Project as a memorial to those who died of AIDs. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
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MsColl8_DAT_005
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Bert Wylen interviews Jay Hill, director of the Gay Games, on March 22, 1994. Wylen and HIll discuss the mission of the Gay Games, its role in promoting cultural diversity and athleticism within the LGBTQ+ community, and its history; Excerpted live recording, likely from a Gay Pride parade; Excerpted live recording which captures the sounds of a riot and further confrontations with police including sirens, crowd reactions, and an attempted interview with a witness; Bert Wylen interviews William Henderson (aka Queen Allison Elante) of the Imperial Queens of New York. Henderson discusses his experiences the nights of the Stonewall Rebellion, including the police raid, his arrest, and the aftermath. Henderson reflects on the collective nature of the LGBT liberation movement. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
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MsColl8_DAT_006
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A series of interview excerpts exploring the evolution of modern gay identity, activism, and community-building. Bert Wylen interviews Harry Hay on February 9, 1994 about the founding of the Mattachine Society and its role in shaping gay identity, the development of concepts such s of “coming out,” and fears of government persecution; Bert Wylen interviews Evelyn Hooker on September 11, 1994 regarding her groundbreaking research on homosexuality and the psychological impact of societal oppression; Bert Wylen interviews Dell Martin and Phyllis Lyon on February 12, 1994 about the Daughters of Bilitis’ mission of education and self-acceptance, alongside their experiences with police intimidation surrounding the 1965 New Years Eve Drag Ball; Bert Wylen interviews Hal Call on February 12, 1994 and discusses internal tensions within Mattachine, the reasons behind Stonewall’s timing, his legal victory allowing gay male pornography to be mailed, and the 1964 San Francisco New Years Eve Drag Ball; Bert Wylen interviews Mark Segal who offers a personal account of Stonewall, arguing that most of the action took place on the second night; Bert Wylen interviews Cleve Jones on February 14, 1994 who recounts the origins of the AIDS Quilt, inspired by a vigil for Harvey Milk; Bert Wylen interviews Jim Kepner on March 10, 1994 about the effects of Stonewall in shifting the gay rights movement toward radical activism and warns of the reversibility of progress; Bert Wylen interviews Reverend Dr. Janie Adams Spahr on March 11, 1994 about the intersection of theology and oppression, asserting that secrecy should not be forced upon queer people; Bert Wylen interviews Jay Hill on February 22, 1994 about the founding of the Gay Games and their role in providing an alternative to bar culture; Gay Pride Parade; riot; Bert Wylen interviews William Henderson who recounts his arrest at the Stonewall Rebellion. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
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MsColl8_DAT_007
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Bert Wylen interviews Dell Martin and Phyllis Lyon on February 12, 1994 about their personal and activist journeys. Martin and Lyon reflect on their coming out experiences, the founding of the Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) in 1955, and the organization's relationship with the Mattachine Society and the broader homophile movement. Martin and Lyon discuss their perspectives on assimilationist politics, their collaboration with the Democratic Party, and their involvement in the feminist movement. Martin and Lyon also recount their role in the 1965 New Year’s Eve Drag Ball, examine the mythologizing of the Stonewall Rebellion, and consider the present and future of the gay rights movement. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
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MsColl8_DAT_008
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 30, 1995. Wylen presents current news updates including the status of the Republican-led congressional challenges to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the Gay Men’s Health Crisis of New York City’s new safe-sex campaign targeting men without HIV, and Candace Gingrich’s new position at the Human Rights Campaign Fund to lead a campaign with the National Coming Out Project. “Share the Land” by Guess Who plays. Wylen interviews Keith Boykin, former special assistant to President Bill Clinton and White House spokesperson. Wylen and Boykin discuss his work with Black gay and lesbian communities and the misconception that Black communities are more homophobic than white communities. Boykin cites studies showing Black people’s strong support for gay civil rights and discusses the role of Black church ministers in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Wylen and Boykin examine the myth that gay rights threaten or appropriate the civil rights movement. Boykin shares his experiences coming out, discusses his activism at Harvard Law School and Dartmouth University, and his perspective on racism within the gay community. Boykin discusses his forthcoming book, Black and Gay in America. “Coming In From the Cold” by Casselberry-Dupree plays. Wylen presents local news, including ongoing conflicts within the AIDS organization We the People and between and other local AIDS groups, as well as event, contest, and workshop announcements, including special announcements for Gay Pride festivities. “Turn Your Radio On” by Ray Stevens, “Nothing’s Gonna Bring Me Down” and “I Believe” by Wendy Repass, and “Oh! You Pretty Things” by David Bowie play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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MsColl8_DAT_009
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on May 14, 1995. Wylen presents current news updates on a federal appeals court’s denial of special protections from discrimination based on sexuality, the CBS News analyst Ben Wright denying accusations of homophobic comments about the LPGA, the World Health Organization identifying AIDS and smoking as the world’s leading health epidemics, the British military upholding its ban on homosexuality, Gunter Grau emphasizing the importance of recognizing the systematic murder of gay and lesbian people during the Holocaust, and activists calling for a boycott of Wendy’s. “Dolores” by Freedy Johnson plays. Wylen interviews Julie Welker about her campaign for public office in Philadelphia, her support for gay and lesbian issues, and her stance on domestic partnerships. Welker discusses the political climate in Philadelphia, the need for unity across differences, and her commitment to HIV/AIDS care and research. Wylen presents local news, including updates on the construction of Calcutta House, an assisted-living facility for people with AIDS, a Pittsburgh maintenance worker suing his employer for disclosing his medical information and pressuring him to take an HIV test, a CDC campaign to curb HIV spread in Allentown, and a Black LGBT organization endorsing city council president, John Street, for reelection. “Turn Your Radio On” by Ray Stevens plays. Greg Gordon of This Way Out reports on the first national gay radio town meeting. “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” by Judy Garland plays. Wylen interviews Charles Busch about You Should Be So Lucky at the Wilma Theatre, his passion for drag performance, and its liberatory impact on gay men. Busch discusses the themes and influences of his work. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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MsColl8_DAT_010
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on May 21, 1995. Wylen presents news updates on the success of an anti-discrimination ballot in Rhode Island recognizing gay and lesbian people as a protected class, FBI surveillance of AIDS activist groups including ACT UP, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Rights, and Senior Action in a Gay Environment, new AIDS treatment research involving cortisol regulation, homophobic remarks by a California Republican during House debate, Candace Gingrich’s public opposition to her brother Newt Gingrich’s potential presidential run, and a New Hampshire high school withdrawing books with gay themes. “My Kinda Girl” by Alix Dobkin plays. Wylen interviews Alix Dobkin about the political roots of her music, her time in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, and her journey toward lesbian identity through feminist consciousness-raising groups. Dobkin discusses her early political engagement with the Communist Party in Philadelphia, performing during a miners’ strike in Kentucky, and her commitment to women’s empowerment. Wylen and Dobkin also address her controversial stances against the inclusion of transgender women in women’s spaces and against sado-masochism, as well as her forthcoming memoir. “Women Singing in Zimbabwe” by Alix Dobkin plays. Wylen presents local news including Julie Welker’s defeat in the city council race to incumbent John Street, the new financial success at Philadelphia Pride, a major restructuring of AIDS services by the City Health Commissioner, the appointment of a new Executive Director at Community Health Alternatives, the death of Randy Allen from AIDS-related pneumonia, and event announcements. “Uncle John’s Band” by the Grateful Dead plays. Susan Gage presents This Way Out with updates on Cox v. Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, concerning the rights of gay and lesbian people to adopt. “Everything Possible” by The Flirtations and “One” by Aimee Mann play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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MsColl8_DAT_011
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on May 28, 1995. “The Powers That Be” by Jeff Krassner plays at the top of the program. Wylen interviews musician Jeff Krassner on the occasion of his album release, Strong For You. Wylen and Krassner discuss Krassner’s early passion for music, his experiences as an openly gay artist, and the events that led to his decision to come out publicly. “Lovin’ You is a Natural Thing,” “How Long Do I Have to Be Strong,” and “Preacher Man” by Jeff Krassner play. Wylen and Krassner reflect on past interviews on Gaydreams and consider the cultural relevance and limitations of labels like “gay music.” “Strong For You” by Jeff Krassner plays. Krassner discusses his musical inspirations. Wylen announces upcoming local events and meetings. Wylen and Krassner discuss Krassner’s early introduction to and continued involvement with the organization, OutMusic, highlighting its mission and programming. “Ain’t No Guarantee,” “Fire in the Rain,” and “Maybe I’m Naive,” by Jeff Krassner play. Krassner reflects on recent performances, his experience recording Strong For You, and the musicians he worked on the album with. Wylen signs off as a remix of “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” by Belinda Carlisle plays.
