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(00:08) Opening credits: George Sardi, Johnny Savoy, Johnny Pool, Lord Byron, Leslie Irons, and Jerry Fitzpatrick, with special guests "Fascinatin Gershwin" (A Gershwin Revue), Lorenzo De Palma, and John Knight;
(00:58) George Sardi opening monologue;
(02:08) the Gershwin revue group "Fascinatin Gershwin" introduces themselves (performers Victoria Cassella, Sarah Woolenhouse, Michael Maratta, Billy Vergara, pianist Gerry Diefenbach, and credits choreographer Arthur D'Alessio and director Robert [Bobby] Cacioppo);
(02:38) Performance by Fascinatin Gershwin;
(13:37) Sponsored message from Peeches 3;
(13:41) George Sardi introduces John Knight, president of the North America Gay Volleyball Association;
(14:15) Jerry Fitzpatrick interviews John Knight about NAGVA during his sports segment;
(19:54) Sponsored message from Follies cinema;
(21:10) Johnny Savoy with the community news;
(24:20) Sponsored message from The Monster bar;
(25:30) George Sardi reads from Connections, New York City's gay newspaper and introduced Johnny Pool;
(26:49) Cooking segment with Johnny Pool, where he demonstrates a recipe for "Hot Chicken Toddy" and answers reader questions;
(33:05) Sponsored message from Big Wok restaurant;
(32:22) George Sardi remembers Lynne Carter, entertainer and drag performer, who passed away January 11, 1985;
(35:44) Tribute to Lynne Carter clip, originally aired on the TV Series Emerald City, in 1978;
(39:08) George Sardi discusses SAGE and the "Gayellow Pages";
(40:55) Lord Byron interviews Lorenzo de Palma, discussing exercise and workout routines, de Palma's modeling career, and his acting aspirations;
(53:00) Commercial for Waverly Waverly bar and restaurant;
(54:03) George Sardi and Johnny Savoy final comments and closing monolgue;
(56:32) Closing credits;
(57:17) Commercials
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Promotional spot for Gay Morning America. Audio is delayed and video quality is poor. Actual promo runs from 00:50 to 01:20. The rest of the tape features other unknown audio seemingly unrelated to GMA.
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Tape from the 1985 Bar Awards Copacabana Party held on October 14, 1985. Partially aired during Season 3, Episode 2 (1985/10/26).
(00:00) Intro with dancers;
(00:42) Johnny Savoy welcome speech and performance;
(08:15) Introductions of the Bar Committee members;
(10:38) Announcement of Bar Awards recipients;
(12:43) Final performance with Johnny Savoy and Bar Committee;
(13:50) Red Carpet coverage and interviews with Lord Byron
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Commercial spot for local bar The Monster. Spot aired during most Gay Morning America episodes.
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Commercial spot for Jerry Scott's "Live at Waverly Waverly" Album. Originally aired during Season 3, Show 6 (1985-11-30).
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(00:00) Commercial for Waverly Waverly bar and restaurant;
(01:20) Commercial for The Monster bar (plays twice);
(03:59) Gay Morning America's Bar Awards Copacabana Party Red Carpet coverage and interviews with Lord Byron;
(11:58) end
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(00:02) Opening credits: George Sardi, Johnny Savoy, Johnny Pool, Lord Byron, Lynn Lavner, Leslie Irons, Jerry Fitzpatrick, with special feature Miss Fire Island contest;
(00:49) Introduction from George Sardi;
(01:13) Discussion of Gay Yellow Pages;
(02:11) Hotline numbers from Johnny Savoy;
(03:27) Exercise with Lord Byron;
(07:52) Advertisement for The Monster;
(08:50) Sports with Jerry Fitzpatrick;
(11:48) Sponsored message for The Big Dish;
(13:28) Presentation of a rough cut of the Miss Fire Island contest video;
(22:05) Ordering instructions for the Miss Fire Island video;
(23:05) Waverly Waverly commercial;
(23:48) George Sardi and Johnny Savoy say goodbye and discuss the next show;
(24:48) George Sardi and Johnny Savoy discuss books and recap events mentioned in the show in order to fill time;
(27:33) Closing credits
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Tribute to Lynne Carter, entertainer and actor. Carter passed away January 11, 1985. This clip was originally created for the TV Series Emerald City, in 1978. Aired during Show #14 (1985/01/16).
Biographical note: Lynne Carter (1924-1985) was a prominent drag performer best known for his long-running show with the Jewel Box Review in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his many impersonations of famous actresses and singers such as Pearl Bailey, Josephine Baker, Carol Channing, Tallulah Bankhead, Bette Davis, Fanny Brice, Ethel Merman, and Kay Thompson. In 1971, Carter become the first drag performer to perform at Carnegie Hall. After suffering from AIDS related health problems and surviving multiple heart attacks, Carter died of pneumonia in Manhattan in 1985. His papers are held at the Music Division of the New York Public Library.
Source: Lynne Carter collection, Music Division, The New York Public Library, http://archives.nypl.org/mus/18598.
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(00:02) Opening credits: George Sardi, Johnny Savoy, Johnny Pool, Lord Byron, Leslie Irons, Jerry Fitzpatrick, with special guests Songs in Blume, a tribute to Bobby Blume;
(00:54) George Sardi opening monologue;
(05:00) Sponsored message from Peeches 3;
(06:15) George Sardi introduces Lord Byron's exercise segment;
(06:53) Lord Byron interviews leaders of the Safety and Fitness Exchange who demonstrate self defense techniques;
(13:50) Call for write-ins;
(14:26) Sponsored message from Follies cinema;
(16:16) George Sardi introduces Leslie Irons;
(17:05) Leslie Irons discusses current entertainment and culture in New York City, the rise of home video and VCRs, and the loss of movie theaters (particularly adult movie theaters);
(24:07) Commercial for Waverly Waverly restaurant and bar;
(25:02) George Sardi reads from Connections, New York's gay newspaper and introduces the tribute group Songs in Blume;
(28:32) Performance by Songs in Blume;
(40:35) Sponsored message from Big Wok restaurant;
(43:35) Johnny Pool's cooking and cocktails segment, he demonstrates a recipe for "Chicken la Sardi" and answers write-in viewer questions;
(49:46) Hotline numbers for gay and lesbian resources;
(50:50) Sponsored messaged from Kaspars restaurant;
(53:00) Johnny Savoy discusses upcoming events and gives his "Commentary" about the trend of 'Gay Days' in discos;
(56:34) George Sardi closing monologue;
(57:20) Closing credits
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(00:07) Opening Credits: George Sardi, Johnny Savoy, Johnny Pool, Lord Byron, Lynn Lavner, Leslie Irons, and Jerry Fitzpatrick;
(00:53) George Sardi opening monologue;
(02:00) Johnny Savoy discussed Election Day and shares the hotline numbers for gay and lesbian resources;
(03:11) Sponsored message from Badlands bar;
(04:16) Johnny Savoy discusses the Bar Awards Copacabana party;
(04:38) Bar Awards Copacabana tape featuring Johnny Savoy;
(11:42) George Sardi introduces Lynn Lavner;
(11:58) Performance by Lynn Lavner;
(16:45) Commercial for The Monster bar;
(17:53) George Sardi introduces Leslie Irons and Charles Busch;
(18:47) Leslie Irons interviews Charles Busch about his play "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" and other work;
(24:31) George Sardi and Johnny Savoy preview next week's episode and close the show;
(27:09) Closing credits
