The Stonewall Riots had just taken place less than
three months prior to when this aired, September 16, 1969
on ABC's The Dick Cavett Show. I just saw this the other day on the Decades network. This show is not available on Youtube, so I made a lousy copy with my phone. I'm not particularly surprised by Joan's shpiel nor am I upset. Mostly amazed that when this aired, I bet her saying "faggots" was not bleeped as it is here. Also amazed at how far some of the world has come. Even though I was a freshman in high school and may have laughed at her then, I ultimately didn't buy into it.
Your filming skills were excellent dear! The world....and Joan's,face certainly changed!!! But having been to Fire Island the first time last year, I can totally related to what Dick is saying about hearing whispers in the woods.
ReplyDeletewho could hear whispers over you screaming in ecstasy?
DeleteI've just popped over to see if you're celebrating Zsa Zsa's 99th.
ReplyDeletewe're already planning a diamond jubilee
Deletefor zsa's centenary next year.
save the date!
"Bruce"!
ReplyDeleteThere's just something inherently funny about that name.
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