The Decline of North Beach's Topless Bars (1968)
About This Item
KPIX-TV special Eyewitness News report from January 15th 1968 by Jim Harwood which features how North Beach's topless dancing bars are experiencing a decline in business. Includes silent views of entertainers and patrons enjoying themselves (and dancing) in the Peppermint Tree Club. Also an interview with owner Al Dunbar, who explains his new strategies for dealing with this lack of interest in semi-nudity. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
- Type of material
- local newsfilm
- Duration
- 3:39
- 16mm b&w magnetic sound/silent film
- Rights for this video belong to
- CBS5 KPIX-TV
- Date aired
- 1/15/1968
- Originally aired on
- KPIX-TV
- Identifier
- KPIX 34386
- Views
- 4918
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