Bruce Vilanch & Marc Saltarelli On "Studio One Forever" & More - "Paltrocast" Exclusive

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A beacon of dancing and freedom for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts, Studio One was a haven and the blossoming center of nightlife in West Hollywood. From merging the gay community and Hollywood elites like Bette Davis and Jimmy Stewart to being at the forefront of the LBGTQ+ rights movement and the fight against the AIDS crisis, the venue was more than just a disco, it was a movement.

In Studio One Forever, director Marc Saltarelli and narrators Bruce Vilanch and David Del Valle dive into the history of the historic venue, offering a testament to an era and immortalizing the club's legacy for future generations. The documentary features candid, modern-day interviews with Chita Rivera, Sam Harris, Felipe Rose, Charlo Crossley, Melissa Rivers, Roslyn Kind, Lance Bass and Thelma Houston, along with former bartenders and patrons who recount their experiences at Studio One, and what the iconic club stood for.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Marc Saltarelli and Bruce Vilanch via Zoom, as embedded above and set to air via the Long Beach, New York-based Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz television series. More on Studio One Forever can be found online by clicking here.