WBZ-TV Impact Special: Gay Rights - 1977

This short clip isn't especially noteworthy or interesting. It is the tail end of a live public affairs special that was broadcast by Boston's WBZ-TV in 1977. It is displayed to show that some home video recordings have the potential to hold up reasonably well even after 33 years. This video came from a 3/4-inch U-matic cassette.

Below is information about the clip's content.

Imagine a local television station broadcasting prime-time public affairs specials as a service to their community. That concept seems incomprehensible today. But Boston station WBZ regularly did so in the 1970s with its "Impact" specials. For an entire week at a time, Channel 4 provided in-depth coverage and discussion of an issue of public importance through its newscasts and public affairs specials.

This clip comes from a live "Impact" special about Gay Rights. Note that the program wrapped up at 2:00 in the morning! Veteran local broadcaster Paul Benzaquin is the moderator.
http://www.massbroadcastershof.....org/hof_paul_benzaq

All rights are acknowledged.