Tutti Frutti (1987-1988): Erotic Spectacle, Moral Panic, and the Mediatization of Desire in Late 1980s Italy
On the other side, libertarians and nostalgics argue that Italy is being hypocritical. "We have hardcore porn on the internet in two clicks," says TV critic Aldo Grasso. "Why is a soft strip show with fig leaves still a scandal? The new Tutti Frutti will likely be tamer than a reality show on a beach in 2024." italian strip tv show tutti frutti new
: The show’s popularity led to localized versions across Europe. The most famous was Germany’s Tutti Frutti (1990–1993) hosted by Hugo Egon Balder , which became the first erotic show on German TV. Tutti Frutti (1987-1988): Erotic Spectacle, Moral Panic, and