A local television news anchor who initially keeps his homosexuality private. After both he and his lover test HIV-positive, he struggles as his lover's health declines. Following his lover's death, Burdick breaks down on air, publicly announces the death and his own HIV status, and continues reporting on AIDS until symptoms force station managers to pull him off the air.
Direct professional hierarchy where Hudson oversees Burdick's broadcasting work.
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