Name: American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
Released: 2017-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Matt Whelan, Emmett Skilton, Chelsie Preston Crayford

TV Show · Documentary · Biography

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.

2017 · 40m

Starring Matt Whelan, Emmett Skilton, Chelsie Preston Crayford

EPISODE 1

Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

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

40 min
EPISODE 2

Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

Hugh Hefner persuades a subscription manager to pose in the magazine's first centerfold.

42 min
EPISODE 3

Becoming Mr. Playboy

As Hugh Hefner and Playboy enjoy national success in the mid-1950s, Hefner speaks about social issues and partakes in special perks.

42 min
EPISODE 4

Members Only: The Playboy Club

Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates a nightlife hostess.

41 min
EPISODE 5

The Playboy Interview

Hefner creates a platform to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes an interview with Malcolm X that creates controversy.

41 min
EPISODE 6

Rebel With a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

Hefner becomes addicted to a drug that helps him work day and night, and publishes what would turn out to be Martin Luther King Jr.'s final written words.

40 min