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Anita Bryant for Howard Phillips

Description: Anita Bryant appears at Copley Plaza Hotel press conference on behalf of US Senate candidacy of Howard Phillips. She talks about opening counseling centers to convert gays from “their death style of homosexuality.” “I stand on what is right and and decent.” Her husband Bob Green sits by her side. He holds up a snapshot of a man painting hate graffiti against Anita Bryant. Phillips says “I believe homosexuality is a disability to be overcome rather than a right to be protected…we are all creatures of god.” They both espouse banning gay people from teaching jobs. Phillips announces security has received a bomb threat and the room should be evacuated, but no one leaves.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/01/1978

Gay Reaction

Description: Footage includes shot of Gay Community Newspaper, people working in the paper's office, and a pink rhinoceros statue. Interview with a man about how the vote in Florida has succeeded in getting people talking about the issue of gay rights. An interview with a woman who is afraid that lawmakers in Massachusetts may view this as a reflection of public opinion, and an interview with a man about how this has mobilized the community. Shot of Newsweek Magazine with Anita Bryant on the cover, interview cut away. Mix of sound and silent. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Gay Vote Folo - Anita Bryant wins against the gays in Florida. This is a folo on how the Boston Community feels it is affected by the vote."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 06/09/1977