Midnight Blue (TV series)
1974 American TV series or program
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Midnight Blue is a sexually themed cable television program that aired on Manhattan Cable Television Channel J[1] in New York City.[2]
| Midnight Blue | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Al Goldstein |
| Starring | Al Goldstein |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel J |
| Release | 1974 – 2003 |
Al Goldstein, the founder of Screw magazine, started broadcasting Midnight Blue on public-access television in Manhattan in 1974,[3] originally calling the program Screw Magazine of the Air.[4] The show featured interviews with porn stars, topless women, and advertisements for escorts and phone sex services.[5]
Midnight Blue was the subject of controversy when Goldstein testified before a United States District Court in 1995 as part of a lawsuit brought against Time Warner Cable's plan to scramble sexually explicit public access programs unless subscribers gave written consent for them.[6] The Supreme Court ultimately ruled in Goldstein's favor in 2000.[7]
Goldstein was the host[3] and producer along with radio personality Alex Bennett.[8] Bennett and Screw editor Bruce David were its creators and original producers.[9]
Seven collections of show excerpts have been released on DVD by Blue Underground, together with added material about the actresses and scenes from their movies.[citation needed]