American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
series not in production
Ended
Documentary
Drama
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 10
avg.Runtime | 46 min
First EP | 2017-04-07
Last EP | 2017-04-07
Overview
Stream on
Amazon Prime Video
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.
Created by
Produced by
Stephen David Entertainment
Alta Loma Entertainment
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2017-04-07
1
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
2017-04-07
The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
2
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
2017-04-07
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.
3
Becoming Mr. Playboy
2017-04-07
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.
4
Members Only: The Playboy Club
2017-04-07
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.
5
The Playboy Interview
2017-04-07
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.
6
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
2017-04-07
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.
7
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
2017-04-07
While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
8
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
2017-04-07
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.
9
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
2017-04-07
After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
10
My Way
2017-04-07
With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.
CAST
charactor: Himself
Original: Hugh Hefner
Total EP: 10
charactor: Hugh Hefner
Original: Matt Whelan
Total EP: 10
charactor: Barbi Benton
Original: Shara Connolly
Total EP: 10
charactor: Marilyn Cole
Original: Joy Buckle
Total EP: 10
charactor: A.C. Spectrosky
Original: Adam Jonas Segaller
Total EP: 10
charactor: Millie Hefner
Original: Ella Becroft
Total EP: 10
charactor: Christie Hefner
Original: Laura Thompson
Total EP: 10
charactor: Art Paul
Original: Ian Bell
Total EP: 10
charactor: Betty Conklin
Original: Dominique Bela
Total EP: 10
charactor: Grace Hefner
Original: Beth Kayes
Total EP: 10
charactor: Jessica
Original: Morgan Bradley
Total EP: 2
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