Coming of Age During the AIDS Crisis: Chapter 5: In or Out
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive - August 27, 2021
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“You’re doing too many stories on AIDS.” The word had come down from on high at CBS This Morning. Eric didn’t want anyone to think he was biased, but as the only out gay person on the production staff, he felt an obligation to cover the growing epidemic.Visit our episode webpage for background information, archival photos, and other resources.
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