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Interestingly, the transcript also delves into the societal norms of the era regarding modesty. With strict guidelines governing appearances, particularly for women on television, elements like cleavage and belly buttons were to be concealed. This censorship reflects the values of a time when sexual imagery was often avoided on family-friendly programming.
The actress refers to humorous anecdotes from the set, where any sign of sensuality—like a kiss or a subtle display of skin—became a laughing matter due to the show's rigid standards. The show’s characters navigated their on-screen relationships within confines that upheld a more innocent portrait of romance, void of sensual undertones.