It's a good thing Gregory Harrison's 1983 TV flick "The Fighter" (aka "The Fighting Chance") wasn't a miniseries, because I'd have certainly exceeded doctors' four-hour "warning." 
Here's Playgirl's piece on Gregory Harrison's piece when "For Ladies Only" came out . Pictures from the made-for-TV sensation are widely available on the 'Net, but I'm posting this because I know so many of you are only interested in the article.
Says Harrison of the role that made him a gay icon: "I know 'For Ladies Only' could easily be seen as nothing more than an exploitative film that would garner huge ratings based solely on the fact that Gonzo gets naked; but it’s vrey important to me that everything I do has a moral purpose and isn't just pap." (Well, there is a moral, but I'm afraid it's more than a bit pap: the moral being that ripped abs are the way to a gay's, uh, heart.)
He goes on to say: "Having experienced this and come away a little more sensitive about it -- being judged by the size of my muscles, the shade of my tan, the size of my penis instead of my heart and mind -- this story touched me on that level."
Stay tuned: I'm still searching the archives for the Christopher Atkins story about his turn as Ricky the Rocket in "A Night in Heaven."
UPDATE: Chris Atkins' stripper movie and his Playgirl spread are HERE.
Gregory Harrison naked is HERE.
Patti Reagan's motto after working with Gregory? Just say blow.
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