"This massive tome is devoted to illustrating the history of LGBTQ+ people in pop culture, politics, sports, media, religion, science, and more. Commemorating and honoring queer achievements, honors, and influence, it brings to light all there is to admire and discover about LGBTQ+ Americans. Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index add to its usefulness."
"Honoring the history and the impact of LGBTQ people on the United States across a variety of fields, The LGBTQ Almanac is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation, and cultural changes. It features a large collection of 450 biographies of both celebrated and lesser-known influencers in the community."
"1948. One of the most popular entertainments offered on the fledgling medium of television are comedy-variety programs featuring such former vaudevillians as comedians Milton Berle, Bob Hope, and Jack Benny. In 1948, Berle becomes the permanent host of the Texaco Star Theater, which is renamed the Milton Berle Show in 1955. Popularly known as “Uncle Miltie” and “Mr. Television,” Berle routinely dresses in female drag during the variety show’s comedy skits, including in a skit with Bob Hope, who is also in drag."
"1961. The Rejected, the first made-for-television documentary film about gay men, is produced independently by Jo"
The LGBTQ Almanac presents LGBTQ+ history in the United States across pop culture, politics, sports, media, religion, and science. It honors queer achievements, influence, and impact through biographies, lesser-known historical facts, and essays on significant legislation and cultural change. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index for reference. It features a large collection of 450 biographies covering both celebrated and lesser-known influencers in the community. Milestones in television are included, such as Milton Berle hosting a variety program in 1948 and appearing in female drag during comedy skits. It also notes early television documentary work about gay men, including The Rejected produced in 1961.
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