American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
★ 5.7·2017·1 seasons · 10 episodes·Series
DocumentaryDrama
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
Before the Bunny: Marilyn MonroeThe surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.40m2
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next DoorHugh 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.43m3
Becoming Mr. PlayboyDuring 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.42m4
Members Only: The Playboy ClubTo bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.41m5
The Playboy InterviewHugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.41m6
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government CrackdownsHefner 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.40m7
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic WarsWhile Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.41m8
Sex, Drugs and DEA InvestigationsHugh 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.39m9
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten MurderAfter the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.43m10
My WayWith Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.47m
Before the Bunny: Marilyn MonroeThe surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.40m2Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next DoorHugh 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.43m3Becoming Mr. PlayboyDuring 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.42m4Members Only: The Playboy ClubTo bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.41m5The Playboy InterviewHugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.41m6Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government CrackdownsHefner 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.40m7Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic WarsWhile Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.41m8Sex, Drugs and DEA InvestigationsHugh 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.39m9Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten MurderAfter the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.43m10My WayWith Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.47mCast
