

In 1998, pop star George Michael was arrested for a lewd act in a Los Angeles public toilet. This is the story of how his response to a potentially career-crushing event changed history.

In 1998, George Michael was arrested for a lewd act in a LA toilet. The pop pin-up's secret was out. But why was it a secret? And how did George's exposure turn into a blow for gay liberation?
Aired: 3/6/2023
After his arrest, George Michael turned the PR playbook on its head - coming out on TV, and releasing hit video Outside celebrating gay hook-ups dressed as a cop.
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