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Beverly LaSalle was a transvestite entertainer whose life was saved by Archie after he performed CPR on him after he passed out in his taxicab in the episode " Archie the Hero " (Season 6).
Lori Shannon (May 18, 1938 – February 13, 1984), born Don Seymour McLean, was a gay drag queen, most widely known for his recurring role from 1975 to 1977 as Beverly LaSalle on the popular sitcom All in the Family.
Dec 15, 2020 · In 1978 "All in the Family" shocked viewers with an unforgettable Christmas episode about the brutal murder of a gay man. Ed Martin looks back on this profound storyline and the groundbreaking character at its center.
TODAY IN QUEER TV HISTORY ALL IN THE FAMILY: "Archie the Hero" - 9/29/1975, CBS Drag performer Beverly LaSalle (a recurring role played by San Francisco drag comedian Lori Shannon) made...
Edith's Crisis of Faith: Part 1: Directed by Paul Bogart. With Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers. Edith's faith is severely shaken when their friend Beverly, a female impersonator, is murdered saving Mike at Christmastime.
Jun 28, 2024 · The character, Beverly LaSalle, played by Lori Shannon, was one of the first drag queens on American television and influenced Archie's perspective on the queer community.
Jul 30, 2019 · In the last Culture Cruise video, I talked about how the show All in the Family introduced Beverly LaSalle, presenting a female impersonator as being worthy of love and respect at a time...
