Tijuana Strip Clubs: In 1974, nudes made news at Venice Beach
The phenomenon may have been — in part — a rebellion against the establishment (the Vietnam War was not yet over).
But it also appeared to be an outgrowth of the “streaking” craze that had impelled students earlier that spring to run nude across campuses in the East and the South.
The craze, which inspired Ray Stevens’ hit song “The Streak,” quickly spread to the L.A. area.
In Pasadena, three young people clad in nothing but tennis shoes were arrested after sprinting past the visiting Vienna Symphony Orchestra at Ambassador College. A judge let them off with probation but reminded them of an old English saying: “Do anything you want, but don’t do it in the streets or you’ll frighten the horses.”
Stripper Liz Renay was pinched by the law while streaking down Hollywood Boulevard. A jury later found her not guilty, perhaps reasoning that she was rehearsing.