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The Barb 2 Community Activities by Bill Smith Last month ABC-TV treated its viewers to an hour long episode on the effects of sexual molesta tion by a thirty-ish man on a fourteen-year-old boy. The show, we were told, had nothing to do with homosexuality. Boston and Philadelphia affiliates can celled the program. Most of the national sponsors, including Shell Oil and Col gate-Palmolive, cancelled their advertising time. What did it all mean? Did we serve notice on the net works that anti - gay shows are unprofitable? If so, it is a step in the right di rection, but it misses the primary target; realistic presentations of Gay peo ple. We have had few such episodes. The Mary Tyler Moore show has included two over the years,' and then there was “That Cer tain Summer,” a show that was almost there. What about movies? “The Gay Deceiver,” “The Boys In The Band,” “Flesh Gor don....” were they harmful or helpful? What about skin flicks in general? We say we want a realis tic portrayal of gay people, yet we spend our money on anti-gay films and art less skin flicks at exorbi tant prices. If we pay, the media will produce. The Galloping Gay by Mother Goddam New Time Cinema is launching the first “good” gay film; “A Very Natural Thing.” Those who have seen it agree. AFTER DARK says “(it) is a first rate evocation of humanity --a movie to make you re member your own loves, whatever your partner preferences.” THE ADVO CATE calls it “an honest look at an urban gay...It is going to have to rely heavily on Gay support to recover costs and justify Larkin’s feeling that the homosexual community is ready for an honest non- por nographic story about themselves.” The Advocate has touched the key issue with a sledge hammer. The movie will be Larkin’s first and last if gay people don’t buy. The straight media will prick up only if it meets with extreme success in the Gay Community. It does have the potential to draw in a straight oriented film in dustry. If you think this is your kind of film, write to New Time Cinema (853 Broad way, NYC 10003) and let them know, in Atlanta, call or write the Metropolitan Community Church and urge them to make every effort to obtain and show this film. If you live out side of Atlanta, talk with local theatre operators that might take a chance on the film. Let them know you are interested and willing to pay for quality films. Advertise in The Barb! The Gay Days We Remember by Liddia Lipshits THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS* DRAG QUEEN... Two queens were sitting at the bar with an Indian. One . queen was .comparing Her apar.ajtqs with the other queens. ‘‘Mine is so long that I can tie a knot in it”. She said. The. other one re plied,. “Mine , is so long 1 can . tie , two knots in it.” The Indian spoke up saying, “How Come????”. Humor has had its place in America more than any other country in the world. Like the old addage says “Just what we need, an other comedian”. This old girl won’t even try to be; But I have to stop to think about the gay comedians. Do you remember Ray Bourbon? (Some of us older girls do). Miss Bourbon performed regularly from the late thirties until the mid six ties. His most engaging en gagement was possibly at Emmy Wilson’s Glory Hole in Colorado Springs. It was there that such impersona tions of “Frigit Bardot” and “Gina Lollo Frigida” were seen as performed by Ray. Ray is the only drag queen in history to have given a command perform ance for The Prince of Wales and later, Edward The Eighth. She was ar rested numerous times for performing in drag from New Orleans to San Fran cisco. During a time when such shows were not con sidered proper, let alone being seen in public in drag, Miss Bourbon con tinued to entertain thous ands. Her forte was hilarious risque stories of esca pades with gay friends punctuated with screams of laughter and delight. Ray supposedly underwent a sex change operation in Mexico in 1953 and one of his most famous LPS was subse quently entitled “LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY OPERATION”. Other world reknown LPS include,” AROUND THE WORLD IN BE GROOVY !! KEEP UP WITH THE HAPPENINGS Don’t Miss A Single Issue of The Barb Subscribe Today. Subscription Rates 12 Issues $4.00 In Plain Wrapper Enter My Subscription To The Barb. Enclose $ . Name- Address- City -State- -Zip- I certify that I am 18 years of age or older: MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: THE BARB AND SEND TO P.O. BOX 82543--ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354. Two trips in a month can be exhausting and frustrat ing, but my two trips this past month were wonderful. Thanks to marvelous, in quisitive friends who had done their research well, your dear Mother had the time of her life. Kansas City, Missouri is a town of a bit over 500,000. I had the mistaken idea that things would probably be rather dull. WRONG! From the moment I stepped off of the plane (Delta Airlines, by the way, and I highly recommend them, service and personnel are fabuluxe) until I arrived home tired and weary in Atlanta, I met some of the greatest people and saw some of the nicest places ever. A little word of warning; If you fly to K.C. I advise that you have friends pick you up. The airport (very new and ultra-modern) is very confusing. If you’re not being met, proceed with extreme caution to the ticket counter of your air line and get THEM to tell you where to find trans portation. My friends, Fred and Zoe were waiting for me at the gate, dressed beauti fully, smiling and singing. We then tap-danced down to the baggage claim, and I knew the visit would be great. My first evening in K.C. was spent trading stories and talking. Bed ati 6:30 AM and up again at 11:30 for a hectic day. Zoe and Fred are both students at the Kansas City Art Institute, one of the country’s finest art schools, which is where I stayed. Friday night Zoe threw a divine party and invited a mostly student crowd. Saturday was sightseeing day, and I discovered that there realty is a great deal to do in K.C. I was most impressed with the Crown Center, an uptown develop ment of Hallmark Cards (Whose home Offices are in K.C.). This is an exciting place to shop--not only are there major department stores, but also an in teresting maze of specialty_ shops called WEST VILLAGE Spent hours there, and too much money as well. Saturday bar-hopping. Kansas City has a number of bars, and the people were extremely friendly. My favorites were the IVAN- HOE CABARET, located at Continued Page 8 AVAILABLE NOW! IN 8mm BRILLIANT COLOR All new, uncensored, pre-tneatre release all male cast. .^5 ? 00 f EIGHTY WAYS” AND “BACK IN DRAG AGAIN” His LPS were released in one batch in 1955 and ex- tremly few copies of Miss Bourbon’s art still remain. Miss Bourbon never re vealed her age but she died in California in 1968 at the age of approximately seventy. Miss Bourbon is undoubtly performing night ly as the star of that “Great Drag Show In The Sky” One of Ray’s great expressions was “If I Live To Be Normal” Don’t count on it girl!!!! EACH PART $45.00 (25 MINUTES) COMPLETE . • _ 3-PARTS $115. ALSO: CASEY DONOVAN in "HOUSE FOR SALE" with Val Martin (PART 1) "ROOM FOR RENT" Starring Burt Edouards and Kurt Gerard (PART 2) "APARTMENT FOR RENT" Starring Peter Fisk & Tom Wright (PART 3) Write for free illustrated brochure.You must be over 21 IRVING INC. 850 SEVENTH AVE. SUITE 204 NEW YORK, N.Y. 10019 BOYS IN THE SAND, BIJOU & CALIFORNIA SUPERMEN r The BARB is published Monthly in Atlanta, Georgia. We do not accept the responsibility for unsolicited manu-. scripts, photos, etc. Letters are welcome, but we do not guarantee publication of all material. Opinions expressed by our columnists do not necessari ly reflect the opinion of the Newspaper. STAFF Editor......... | ...Ray F. Green Co-Editor Jeanni Graham Staff writers: Bill Smith Steve Warren Peter Thomas Eric C. Moore Ft. Lauderdale-Miami, Representative Peter Thomas 3801 N. Ocena Blvd. Jim Hunter £1 Lauderdaie Fla^aaSOS Phone: (305) 566-4376 Tim Curtis Steve Douglas Advertising Mgr. Phone (404) 264-4510,. THE BARB, P. O. BOX 82543--ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354.