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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.