Girlie shows. Now that I have your attention, we'll continue our discussion of the history of the local fair, at which girlie shows, also known as "hoochie koochie" shows, were held. Basically, it ...

“The girlie show, as much a State Fair fixture as the bread and beef judging, is a thing of the past,” the Tribune, at the time the Register’s afternoon sister newspaper, reported in 1976.

Next month at the New Jersey State Fair ... show time. "We have lots of girl singers; we could use some more variety acts," said Jorritsma, shortly after performing a lively rendition of the 1940s ...