I will quote the words of Selena Scott, my ever-beloved presenter then, and the episode shown on Breakfast Television, I saw it real time.
1. He made people laugh.
2. He emitted his sexuality's inner voice, unnoticed, unchallenged, and at ease.
3. Media even helped to glorify him. Notice the interrupted interview about his autobiography and anecdotes. The female guest was forced to discontinue an important thread of probs (see beginning of Ep1)
4. The camera should have picked up on him years ago.
5. The pressure on a woman at the time was immense. That's very true