AS SEEN ON TV

AS SEEN ON TV

I always loved the packaging of this pair of pantyhose I once bought. The burst in the upper left proclaiming AS SEEN ON TV juxtaposed with the bold Queen Size and the bulleted • pantyhose for the larger women, just seem like someone at the manufacturer was in on the Drag Queen, transvestite joke.

Maybe not but the fact that it made me chuckle more than made up for the disappointment of finding out that these hose while somewhat sturdier were prone to runs and holes like any other pair of pantyhose.

While I’m visiting the subject of pantyhose and TV, I’ll confess to watching hours of several television sit-coms in order to catch a glimpse of pantyhose covered legs. I’ve only ever seen them in reruns and not when they originally aired but the three culprits that would draw my attention and sometimes even warrant watching with the sound turned off are:

“The Nanny” Double entandres and a gay sensibility but I could only bear the insipid plot lines for the glimpses of Fran Dresher and her incredible hose covered legs and saucy outfits.

“Just Shoot Me” This show took place in the offices of a fictional fashion magazine and there were plenty of short skirts and hose covered legs.

“Friends” I know this was one of the most popular shows of its time but I never watched it until I caught a glimpse of Jennifer Aniston or Courtney Cox in a short skirt and dark hose in a late-night rerun.

I also wasted one or two hours watching a late night infomercial for some incredible new waist-sliming, behind-enhancing brand of pantyhose. It may have even been broadcast in Spanish.

Showing my age again, I miss the days when Leggs and No Nonsense pantyhose were heavily advertised on television. (sigh.)