So, yes, there’s a trend of nude reality shows all over TV these days. But nudity on TV is nothing new, especially if your parents had a subscription to Skinemax anytime over the last 20 years. And even broadcast TV has gotten in the skin game. Here are our picks of the top 5 nudie moments on TV. Take that, National Geographic!
The Oscars Streaker
Presenter David Niven (and the rest of the world) were caught off guard by the unclothed, uninvited guest at the 1974 Academy Awards.
Tales of the City
This miniseries set in 1970s San Francisco featuring plenty of drugs and nudity was a ratings winner for pubic, er, public television in 1994, but it proved too racy for a few stations that censored or outright refused to air it.
NYPD Blue
The ABC cop drama broke ground in the fall of 1993 when it started showing bare butts in prime time.
Super Bowl Nip Slip
Janet Jackson’s exposed boob during CBS’ halftime broadcast in 2004 shocked viewers and had the FCC up in arms.
Game of Thrones
While pay cable has long been fleshy territory, the HBO hit takes T&A to the max.