VIDEO: PBS TV "In The Life: The Final Episode" posted on Youtube.com Dec. 1, 2012 -- Last aired on the local KOAC-TV PBS affiliate in Corvallis, Oregon on Dec. 20 and 21, 2012. (Note: this TV station's Web site no longer lists broadcast times for "In The Life"). Also see IN THE LIFE episodes and web exclusive videos at youtube.com.
The groundbreaking newsmagazine "In the Life" ends its 20-year broadcast run this month. Watch the final episode above. It's an illuminating look at the show's coverage of major issues -- and at how much has changed in 20 years. You can still view "In the Life's" archive online. Find out what In the Life Media is up to next, too.. (Quoted from "Farewell to 'In the Life,'" PBS WNET-TV posted Dec. 5, 2012)
In The Life: The Final Episode' At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people were virtually invisible in media, IN THE LIFE became the first to bring real stories, struggles and issues about the LGBT experience into living rooms across the country. In our final episode, we look back on highlights from our 20 years on public television. In The Life Media is coming to an end, but its vision is not. The organization will pass the baton on to communities, networks and individuals in the form of an online hub. Stay tuned for exciting news announcing ITLM's new home. You can still view "In the Life's" archive online. Find out what In the Life Media is up to next, too. (Quoted from "Farewell to 'In the Life,'" PBS WNET-TV posted Dec. 5, 2012)
TV Guide magazine said, "The gay TV news show "In The Life" premiered June 25, 1992, on PBS.".
I clearly recall watching the first airing of "In The Life." It survived both the Clinton and Bush era anti-gay political activity and so I am curious what has caused its demise during the Obama administration -- Washington, D.C. politics is always complicated. I hope it has noting to do with the PBS funding being cut by Republicans.
