May 27, 1980

The Tomorrow Show: Season 7: Episode 138

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May 27, 1980

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NBC | Air Date: May 27, 1980
Summary: Host Tom Snyder's guests are MS. magazine editor Gloria Steinem and ex-Porn star Linda Lovelace discuss their protest against porn films. Lovelace comments in her autobiography that she was beaten and forced to do movies like "Deep Throat." Steinem says porn is wrong because it involves the enslavement of women whereas nudity and eroticaHost Tom Snyder's guests are MS. magazine editor Gloria Steinem and ex-Porn star Linda Lovelace discuss their protest against porn films. Lovelace comments in her autobiography that she was beaten and forced to do movies like "Deep Throat." Steinem says porn is wrong because it involves the enslavement of women whereas nudity and erotica are okay if men and women are depicted as mutually satisfied. Both women urge others to support their protest rally outside "The Deep Throat Theatre" in NYC. Dick Van Dyke, who will be appearing in revival of "The Music Man" on Broadway, recalls some career highlights. He says Sheldon Leonard gave him his first break in TV after seeing him on Broadway in "Bye Bye Birdie." He says "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was cancelled after one season but proved so popular in summer reruns it was brought back for a long run. He recalls "The Comic" as his favorite movie and the joy he felt making "Mary Poppins." HE discusses his alcoholism and the movie about it he made. He believes musical revivals are popular because they help people forget their troubles. Expand
Genre(s): Talk & Interview

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