General Manager of the TV network with a sober opening
Clip: 3/1/1961 | 2m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
The General Manager of the TV network provides important context for the discussion.
Reading a letter from the California Attorney General, the General Manager of the TV network emphasizes that the topic of homosexuality may be controversial and difficult to discuss, but it cannot be ignored. He reminds the viewer that they are about to hear from experts in several fields so that they may have a better understanding of the topic and where society stands in this regard.
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General Manager of the TV network with a sober opening
Clip: 3/1/1961 | 2m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Reading a letter from the California Attorney General, the General Manager of the TV network emphasizes that the topic of homosexuality may be controversial and difficult to discuss, but it cannot be ignored. He reminds the viewer that they are about to hear from experts in several fields so that they may have a better understanding of the topic and where society stands in this regard.
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