Cheri June 1977 < Desktop >

In a highly unusual move for a mainstream men's magazine, this issue featured an interview and brand-new explicit photo spread of Nicola , a 77-year-old former cheesecake model from the 1930s. 📍 Historical Context: June 1977

The magazine interviewed actress and cult icon Liz Renay directly on the set of John Waters' classic dark comedy, Desperate Living (which was released that same year). Cheri June 1977

To fully understand the environment in which this magazine was published, it helps to look at what was happening in the broader culture that month: In a highly unusual move for a mainstream

Cinema was dominated by the release of The Deep and Exorcist II: The Heretic , while the original Star Wars (released in late May) was actively changing Hollywood forever. Fleetwood Mac's legendary song "Dreams" hit No

Fleetwood Mac's legendary song "Dreams" hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The issue featured a profile on the highly original musician known as Sweet Pie . At the time, Sweet Pie was touring and performing completely naked to raise funds for his legal battle against the Vermont Liquor Authority, which was actively stripping liquor licenses from any venue that hosted his act.