American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
Documentary
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Overview
A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2017-04-07
Runtime: 0h 46m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Hugh Hefner
Hugh Hefner
Himself
Matt Whelan
Matt Whelan
Hugh Hefner
Shara Connolly
Shara Connolly
Barbi Benton
Joy Buckle
Joy Buckle
Marilyn Cole
Adam Jonas Segaller
Adam Jonas Segaller
A.C. Spectrosky
Ella Becroft
Ella Becroft
Millie Hefner
Laura Thompson
Laura Thompson
Christie Hefner
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Art Paul
Dominique Bela
Dominique Bela
Betty Conklin
Beth Kayes
Beth Kayes
Grace Hefner
Episodes - Season 1
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
Episode 1
The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
Episode 2
Hugh Hefner convinces his new subscription manager to pose as the magazine's first centerfold and "the girl next door" becomes Playboy's formula for success.
Becoming Mr. Playboy
Becoming Mr. Playboy
Episode 3
During the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to speak out about social issues while enjoying the perks of being Mr. Playboy.
Members Only: The Playboy Club
Members Only: The Playboy Club
Episode 4
To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.
The Playboy Interview
The Playboy Interview
Episode 5
Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
Episode 6
Hefner becomes addicted to an amphetamine drug that lets him work around the clock, using the pages of the magazine to fight for civil rights and ultimately publish what would become Martin Luther King Jr's final written words.
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
Episode 7
While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
Episode 8
Hugh Hefner's secretary and close friend, Bobbie Arnstein, finds herself at the center of a conspiracy to take down the Playboy empire and her loyalty to Hefner proves deadly.
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
Episode 9
After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
My Way
My Way
Episode 10
With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.
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