This television play first
aired on PBS back in 1976, and its writer received an Emmy. Most likely, this
is the first lesbian romance seen on tv in the US. Amy (Pamela Bellwood) lives
with her mother and young daughter while her husband is away fighting in World
War I. She's bored with life and acknowledges that she doesn't really miss her
husband. Along comes Jenny (Frances Lee McCain), a photographer and independent
woman who shows Amy what life can be when they become friends and work on photography
projects together. Jenny, a lesbian, falls in love with Amy, who is scared and
eventually must choose between a husband returning from the war and moving to
New York to be with the woman she loves. Amy chooses happiness :-) Very
low key, slow paced romance, limited to hand holding and hugs. |