The challenge with a simple name like, say, Susan Reed, is that there are many women who have it throughout various walks of life. Check out the nearest academic professor, author, artist, producer, violinist, vocalist, or criminal district attorney and you’ll find the same moniker belongs to all of them. Even within the film industry, there are several actresses called Susan Reed. So how does one stand out? By letting it all hang out! At least, that’s what stacked starlet Sue did in the Russ Meyer camp classic Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). Not only does the Valley of the Dolls (1967) spoof mark the ingénue’s movie debut, it’s also her nude debut! Featuring a script by the late film critic Roger Ebert, the X rated dramedy boasts Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers, Edy Williams, Marcia McBroom, Phyllis Davis, and Ms. Reed’s ravishing rack! As a fashion model, the topless babe bares her beautiful breasts during a costume change. From sinful skinema, the statuesque stunner turned to TV with the saintly series Greatest Heroes of the Bible (1978-1979). Covering famous events of the Old Testament, the anthology show was sure to keep its stars covered up. Yet we’re guessing the sexy extras, such as Susan, in the episode “Sodom and Gomorrah” (1979) added some scantily-clad boobage to the boob tube’s background. Alas, that’s the last we’ve seen of the gorgeous gal. But Mr. Skin is thankful for the brief times this red-hot redhead has steamed up the big and small screens!
