American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

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Station:
Prime Video (US)

Status:
Ended

Start:
2017-04-06

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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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S1E1 - Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

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

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E2 - Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

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.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - Becoming Mr. Playboy

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.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E4 - Members Only: The Playboy Club

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.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E5 - The Playboy Interview (I Read the Magazine for the Articles)

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.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E6 - Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

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.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E7 - Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E8 - Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

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.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E9 - Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)

S1E10 - My Way

With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.

Air Date: 06 Apr 2017 07:00 (CDT)