Tag: tv history
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Remember the RuPaul Show Christmas Special
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growing up in the 1980s, tv christmas specials were usually over-the-top variety shows that featured musical numbers and sub-par comedic skits by d-list celebrities of yesteryear. and baby, i loved everything about them all! the gowns. the make-up. and celebrities singing “don we now our gay apparel.” it was this…
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The (Mis)Education of AIDS Storylines on TV Shows: “Brothers” 1985
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before the advent of social media and digital organizing, network television played an integral role in raising awareness about social issues. this often resulted in awful “very special” episodes of popular sitcoms, “ripped from the headlines” movies of the week, or “must watch” afterschool specials. and as an adolescent, my…