James Duff & Allen Roskoff

About this episode

The episode features an interview with television writer James Duff and gay rights activist Allen Roskoff, discussing their experiences and contributions to their respective fields.

James Duff is an American television writer and producer, best known as the creator of The Closer and Major Crimes. Originally from New Orleans, Duff built a career in theater and television while navigating the deeply personal challenges of the AIDS crisis, including the loss of his partner, David Camacho. His work and life experiences have been profoundly shaped by themes of resilience, empathy, and storytelling. Allen Roskoff is a veteran gay rights activist and longtime friend of legendar...

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Breslin

Guests: James Duff, Allen Roskoff

Topics covered

• television writing
• gay rights activism
• AIDS crisis
• resilience
• storytelling

Keywords

• James Duff
• Allen Roskoff
• The Closer
• Major Crimes
• AIDS crisis
• gay rights
• storytelling
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Closer, Major Crimes

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