In the 1970s, when Norman Sunshine won an Emmy for the graphics and title design he had created for one of Alan Shaynes television productions, Alan and I agreed it was not a good idea for us to be seen together at an industry event, he remembers. Alan, after all, was one of the very few homosexuals who had such a powerful, high profile job, and who lived openly with a man. Homophobia had its adherents and some ruthless climber up the executive ladder would certainly love an opportunity to use it 'Better to be seen with a woman, we were advised by a very trusted friend, Makes everyone more comfortable.
