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From: jdg@ncrcae.UUCP (Jim Griggers)
Newsgroups: net.motss
Subject: RE: No Comment about "Consenting Adult"
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Date: Mon, 11-Feb-85 11:36:45 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 11 11:36:45 1985
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This posting is in response to Steve's concerns about TV's
"Consenting Adult". 

First of all,  this was a movie based on a BOOK.  "Consenting
Adult" was written in 1975 about the time period in the *1960's*.
Thats why things seemed to be a little out of date.  I think only
a few things were changed to bring the story into the 1980s (there
were other story changes, but these don't deal with the time period).
One change was the reference to AIDS and another dealt with the
bar room scuffle (originally the Stonewall riot).

I agree with you that TV seems to go out of its way to avoid
showing affection between two men.  I agree with you that the
characters they chose were "sanitized for your protection".  But
what do you expect from TV that gives us a view of reality such
as "Dukes of Hazzard" (sp?).  Maybe they really do drive that way in
Hollywood 8-).  I can't say that I look to TV for anything but
entertainment and certainly not for a look at reality.
I wish they (TV producers) would present a more modern view
of homosexuality, however.  But I am not holding my breath.

Lastly, I liked the show.  At least something on the subject
of homosexuality was aired.  There is such a vacuum on TV about
this subject that this show was a welcome relief.  However,  I
do agree with you that it could have been better.

-Jim Griggers
NCR Corp.

By the cold and religious we were taken in hand.
Shown how to feel good and told to feel bad.          -Pink Floyd