In 1979, Casey Kasem congratulated Wendy Carlos on her transition

Wow, I googled this and found the clip. (It first aired in 1979) Kasem handled this with such compassion and common sense. youtu.be/VoOebNNCMjI?...

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— Heidi Kitrosser (@heidikitrosser.bsky.social) September 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM

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A Clippings Scrapbook: The Life, Times, and Records of Wendy Carlos: Synth pioneer Wendy Carlos has given us eighteen albums, a massive website of personal writings and archival recordings, and a generation of trans synthesizer enthusiasts in her wake. For Halloween, we’re taking a look at her writings, her work, and the queer musicians she’s influenced. by Piper Bly, Assigned Media, Nov 4, 2025