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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

TV-MA2017•46m•5.7/10
DocumentaryDrama

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5.7/10(38)

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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Production

Stephen David Entertainment, Alta Loma Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 7, 2017

Last Aired

April 7, 2017

Networks

Prime Video

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
E1
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
Air date: 2017-04-07
The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
E2
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
Air date: 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.
Becoming Mr. Playboy
E3
Becoming Mr. Playboy
Air date: 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.
Members Only: The Playboy Club
E4
Members Only: The Playboy Club
Air date: 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.
The Playboy Interview
E5
The Playboy Interview
Air date: 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.
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
E6
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
Air date: 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.
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
E7
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
Air date: 2017-04-07
While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
E8
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
Air date: 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.
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
E9
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
Air date: 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.
My Way
E10
My Way
Air date: 2017-04-07
With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.

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

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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