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Podcast: 80s TV Ladies
Episode: Say Gay: 70s, 80s and 90s Queer TV with Matt Baume
Description: What did Queer representation look like in 70s, 80s and 90s television? Could you say gay?Susan and Sharon kick off their Pride Month celebration with author, podcaster and video maker Matt Baume. His latest book, “Hi Homey, I’m Homo!” traces the evolution of LGBTQ+ characters on American sitcoms. His previous book - “Defining Marriage” - chronicles the personal stories of people who fought for marriage equality over the last forty years.In this fun, fact-filled interview, Matt shares stories from his childhood and early life that led to his career as a chronicler of queer hist...