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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

2017

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe Apr 07, 2017

The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
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EP2 Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door Apr 07, 2017

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.
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EP3 Becoming Mr. Playboy Apr 07, 2017

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.
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EP4 Members Only: The Playboy Club Apr 07, 2017

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.
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EP5 The Playboy Interview Apr 07, 2017

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.
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EP6 Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns Apr 07, 2017

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.
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EP7 Below the Belt: Playboy and the Public Wars Apr 07, 2017

While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
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EP8 Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations Apr 07, 2017

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.
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EP9 Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder Apr 07, 2017

After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
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EP10 My Way Apr 07, 2017

With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.
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7.5| TV-MA| en| Drama, Documentary
Synopsis

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.

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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Trailers,Teasers and Images

  • Top Credited Cast
Hugh Hefner as Himself
Matt Whelan as Hugh Hefner
Shara Connolly as Barbi Benton
Joy Buckle as Marilyn Cole
Ella Becroft as Millie Hefner
Laura Thompson as Christie Hefner
Dominique Bela as Betty Conklin
Beth Kayes as Grace Hefner

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