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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
★ 5.8/10•2017•46m•TV-MA•Documentary•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime46m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 7, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Before the Bunny: Marilyn MonroeE140m

Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 2 - Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next DoorE243m

Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

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.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 3 - Becoming Mr. PlayboyE342m

Becoming Mr. Playboy

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.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 4 - Members Only: The Playboy ClubE441m

Members Only: The Playboy Club

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.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 5 - The Playboy InterviewE541m

The Playboy Interview

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.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 6 - Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government CrackdownsE640m

Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

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.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 7 - Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic WarsE741m

Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 8 - Sex, Drugs and DEA InvestigationsE839m

Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

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.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 9 - Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten MurderE943m

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.

Apr 7, 2017

Episode 10 - My WayE1047m

My Way

With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.

Apr 7, 2017

Actors

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

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

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