🌈 I like to ff past the long mostly dull interviews and just watch those fun commercials of places grandpa used to go to 😆 they look like more fun than any of the places we have today
I am not gay either but I am absolutely haunted by this film. And I am especially saddened to learn that Robert lived such a short, sad life. He was not only handsome but so well spoken and talented. What a loss!
Everything Robert said was spot on about TBITB, I think the interviewer, like many at that time, just didnt get it. It is too bad he found it so hard to get work after though sadly not surprising. Lucky he got to meet and work with Tennessee Williams though, that ain't half bad. Anyway interesting interview and I am loving the old late 70s gay urban lifestyle commercials, these shows really are a time capsule/
I heard that Ruben Greene also died. Afterwards he apparently became an acting Coach but left a very private life himself. He would have been perfect on a US Soap Opera like One Life To Live. He could have played Al Freeman (Ed Hall's Brother) they looked so much alike. Both Robert LaTourneaux and Laurence Luckinbill (Hank) were also on The Soap Opera Search For Tomorrow. Did you get a chance to see the 2020 Version on Netflix.
@@laminage Rueben Greene’s death was never verified. There was a person in another country with that name who died but it was never determined to be the same Rueben. Rueben did appear on soaps. He was on Where the Heart Is in 1971 and was on All My Children in 1977.
Arthur Bell mentioned Cliff Gorman ignoring his phone calls. Cliff and his wife Gayle cared for Robert as he was dying of AIDS and being evicted from his apartment. He was such an intelligent and articulate and talented man. It’s a tragedy that his life ended the way it did.
Intelligent, Sweet, and soooo Cute. ❤Robert❤He was a Dream . He should have been given chances. He would have been great on Dynasty or Dallas..something like that ❤
@@ginajoseph8776 there should be a biopic about the pre-1980s (late 1960s-1970s) HIV silent epidemic, in the United States, years before the "party" was officially over (in the early 1980s), as there were documented incidents of what now indicates AIDS-related deaths in the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Not sure what planet the interviewer is on, but there was still huge discrimination against gays in the 1970s, even in NYC. I was still in High School in 1978, and calling someone; queer, homo or faggot were the "in" words when you didn't like someone. You dared not come out during my time in school, (mid to late 70s) it was unheard of.
@@skipeastport5529 yes, I meant to say Frank. George O'Dowd is Boy George! Sorry to hear about Frank's untimely death. He was certainly an interesting and creative guy.
Of course it’s dated. It’s nearly 55 years old. But it’s great drama and wickedly funny. I have to say I find comments like yours curious because whenever people today criticize the work it’s always in the sense that self-loathing and self-hate are nonexistent today. If you really think this is not an issue for gay and lesbian and transgender kids, I think you’re way naive. Things have changed for sure since 1968, but life is far from perfect. There’s still a lot of hate and shame and guilt inflicted on us, and yeah a lot of kids are still f’d up because of it. If it doesn’t speak to you fine. You’re lucky because it remains relevant to too many others.
🌈 I like to ff past the long mostly dull interviews and just watch those fun commercials of places grandpa used to go to 😆 they look like more fun than any of the places we have today
The Boys in the Band is a great film . I am not gay and have seen it at least 100 times . i honestly pick up something new every time i see it .
I am not gay either but I am absolutely haunted by this film. And I am especially saddened to learn that Robert lived such a short, sad life. He was not only handsome but so well spoken and talented. What a loss!
The commercials are Gold❤should be preserved in the Library of Congress
I love " Boys in the Band"❤Iconic
Fascinating to see robert.i was born in 1975.so this is fun to watch.i am a fan of boys in the band.
In 2023, there are STILL gay men in Ohio who wrestle with the issues of the Boys in the Band. It's still 1971 in Ohio from what I can see.
This brings back so many memories! Thanks for sharing this important piece of Gay history.
Everything Robert said was spot on about TBITB, I think the interviewer, like many at that time, just didnt get it. It is too bad he found it so hard to get work after though sadly not surprising. Lucky he got to meet and work with Tennessee Williams though, that ain't half bad. Anyway interesting interview and I am loving the old late 70s gay urban lifestyle commercials, these shows really are a time capsule/
Stunning memories
hate that this is like the only known footage of interview he has, would’ve loved to see more :/
Yes it is ashame there are no more video interviews of Robert.he is well spoken and gentle mannered.
a very likeable young man.
I agree.robert is so well spoken and intelligent.i could listen and spend time with him for hours.
Great clip & show
Poor Robert he died 8 years later of AIDs in 1986. He was the first of the cast of "Boys In The Bands" movie to die. Only 3 survive now.
He was such an honest good looking guy..sad..
I heard that Ruben Greene also died. Afterwards he apparently became an acting Coach but left a very private life himself. He would have been perfect on a US Soap Opera like One Life To Live. He could have played Al Freeman (Ed Hall's Brother) they looked so much alike. Both Robert LaTourneaux and Laurence Luckinbill (Hank) were also on The Soap Opera Search For Tomorrow. Did you get a chance to see the 2020 Version on Netflix.
@@laminage Rueben Greene’s death was never verified. There was a person in another country with that name who died but it was never determined to be the same Rueben. Rueben did appear on soaps. He was on Where the Heart Is in 1971 and was on All My Children in 1977.
Arthur Bell mentioned Cliff Gorman ignoring his phone calls. Cliff and his wife Gayle cared for Robert as he was dying of AIDS and being evicted from his apartment. He was such an intelligent and articulate and talented man. It’s a tragedy that his life ended the way it did.
@@laminage Robert la tourneaux was on the TV soap opera the doctors.i don't know of him being on search for tomorrow.
he was very handsome and intelligent. A shame it seems he had a somewhat difficult life towards the end
Intelligent, Sweet, and soooo Cute. ❤Robert❤He was a Dream . He should have been given chances. He would have been great on Dynasty or Dallas..something like that ❤
It's so sad. He died a terrible end.
We should remember that in the end it was actor Cliff Gorman and his wife who took Robert in and cared for him until the end.
Aids is a terrible end.
Yes roberts ending was pitiful.he deserved better in life.
especially then
@@ginajoseph8776
Was the "cold" they had actually an early symptom of HIV?
I was thinking the same thing. The reaper was definitely lurking in the room.
@@ginajoseph8776 there should be a biopic about the pre-1980s (late 1960s-1970s) HIV silent epidemic, in the United States, years before the "party" was officially over (in the early 1980s), as there were documented incidents of what now indicates AIDS-related deaths in the late 1960s through the 1970s.
@@Mr.Majestic77 Definitely.
Not sure what planet the interviewer is on, but there was still huge discrimination against gays in the 1970s, even in NYC. I was still in High School in 1978, and calling someone; queer, homo or faggot were the "in" words when you didn't like someone. You dared not come out during my time in school, (mid to late 70s) it was unheard of.
Robert was so sexy
Frank O'Dowd died of AIDS in 1988. Actor Robert La Tourneaux died June 3, 1986 also of AIDS. Arthur Bell died in 1984 of complications of diabetes.
Arthur Bell and Frank O'Dowd are also dead.
how did George O'Dowd die? Any articles on him?
@@Hellyeaaa not sure offhand.
Are you guys talking about Frank O’Dowd, the producer and host? Frank died of an AIDS-related illness in 1988.
@@skipeastport5529 yes, I meant to say Frank. George O'Dowd is Boy George! Sorry to hear about Frank's untimely death. He was certainly an interesting and creative guy.
:( george o'dowd was such an elegant speaker
dont stick it in a sore cut bum
I hated "Boys in the band." There's a lot of self loathing and self hate. It's a very dated film.
Of course it’s dated. It’s nearly 55 years old. But it’s great drama and wickedly funny. I have to say I find comments like yours curious because whenever people today criticize the work it’s always in the sense that self-loathing and self-hate are nonexistent today. If you really think this is not an issue for gay and lesbian and transgender kids, I think you’re way naive. Things have changed for sure since 1968, but life is far from perfect. There’s still a lot of hate and shame and guilt inflicted on us, and yeah a lot of kids are still f’d up because of it. If it doesn’t speak to you fine. You’re lucky because it remains relevant to too many others.
I have to agree with Troy. When I saw this as a budding gay young man it terrified me.
I agree
The film portrays self loathing it doesnt advocate or condone it, but quite the opposite, it condemns it. It's a shame you didn't get that.