Program

This program is an investigation of the proposed licensing of massage parlors in New York in 1973. From the folio: City Council meetings held in December 1972? on massage parlors indicated that the majority of the Midtown places specialize in things other than the traditional massage.

Jamie Gillis, star of The Opening of Misty Beethoven and Through the Looking Glass, discusses his life as a porno film star. Interview conducted by and program produced by Verna Gillis.

Nelly Burlingham speaks with June Namias about her recent book "First generation: in the words of 20th century immigrants" (Beacon Press, 1978). Contains excerpts from taped oral history interviews that Namias conducted and used to compile her book. Produced by Nelly Burlingham with technical assistance from David Metzger. Program contains frank language so needs a disclaimer.

On August 31, 1977 the community association of Zerega in the Bronx held a mayoral forum attended by Herman Badillo, Ed Koch, and Bella Abzug. This program includes the presentation given by Bella Abzug and interviews with members of the Zerega Community. Produced by John Fisk and Dave Metzger.

Josephine Hendin, teacher of American fiction at the New School for Social Research, interviews Lois Gould (1931-2002), the author of "Such good friends" and "Necessary objects." Program was produced by Mimi Anderson.