First Homosexual-themed TV Movie Airs on U.S. Television (1972)

Milestones, Season 01 Premiere (TV) | Nov 1, 1972

ABC Television

The first homosexual-themed TV movie, titled That Certain Summer, first airs on ABC. The film was directed by Lamont Johnson and stars Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, James McEachin, Marlyn Mason, Hope Lange and Scott Jacoby.