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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

2017★ 5.8 / 1046 min1 Season

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 Before the Bunny: Marilyn MonroeS1 E1 Before the Bunny: Marilyn MonroeApr 7, 2017 · 40 minThe surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next DoorS1 E2 Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next DoorApr 7, 2017 · 43 minHugh 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.Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Becoming Mr. PlayboyS1 E3 Becoming Mr. PlayboyApr 7, 2017 · 42 minDuring the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to speak out about social issues while enjoying the perks…Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Members Only: The Playboy ClubS1 E4 Members Only: The Playboy ClubApr 7, 2017 · 41 minTo bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the…Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story The Playboy InterviewS1 E5 The Playboy InterviewApr 7, 2017 · 41 minHugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm…Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government CrackdownsS1 E6 Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government CrackdownsApr 7, 2017 · 40 minHefner becomes addicted to an amphetamine drug that lets him work around the clock, using the pages of the magazine to fight for civil…Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic WarsS1 E7 Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic WarsApr 7, 2017 · 41 minWhile Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Sex, Drugs and DEA InvestigationsS1 E8 Sex, Drugs and DEA InvestigationsApr 7, 2017 · 39 minHugh Hefner's secretary and close friend, Bobbie Arnstein, finds herself at the center of a conspiracy to take down the Playboy empire and her…Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten MurderS1 E9 Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten MurderApr 7, 2017 · 43 minAfter the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.Episode details → American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story My WayS1 E10 My WayApr 7, 2017 · 47 minWith Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.Episode details →