Other segments from the episode on April 27, 1987
The Pointed Irreverence of British Comedy
Graham Chapman came out while working on the sketch comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus. He discusses his activism to support gay rights, as well as the many times the television program lampooned conventional masculinity.
Finding Beauty in the Subway
Photographer Bruce Davidson documented each line of New York City's subway system, documenting the people who rode the tracks, including youths, working commuters, and homeless people.
Avoiding Bad Television
TV critic David Bianculli offers his guidelines for identifying programs worth skipping -- even without watching a single episode.
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