It was not about being risqué, it was about showing the fun and imagination of a young woman who was always a little dramatic and endlessly entertaining. With her wide eyes, expressive gestures, and natural comedic timing, Thomas made the moment sparkle, turning what could have been simple filler into a scene fans never forgot.
Looking back, the mock striptease scene captures exactly why Marlo Thomas and That Girl were groundbreaking in the late 1960s. Ann Marie was independent, quirky, and not afraid to poke fun at herself, and Thomas embodied those qualities with style.
Watch the scene here:
