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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

2017-04-07 Documentary TV-MA

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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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
Amazon Prime Video

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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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  • Season 1
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

1. Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.Less
2017-04-07
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

2. 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...More
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.Less
2017-04-07
Becoming Mr. Playboy

3. Becoming Mr. Playboy

During the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to s...More
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.Less
2017-04-07
Members Only: The Playboy Club

4. Members Only: The Playboy Club

To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and...More
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.Less
2017-04-07
The Playboy Interview

5. The Playboy Interview

Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing s...More
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.Less
2017-04-07
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

6. 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...More
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.Less
2017-04-07
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

7. Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.Less
41mins 2017-04-07
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

8. Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

Hugh Hefner's secretary and close friend, Bobbie Arnstein, finds herself at the center of a conspiracy...More
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.Less
2017-04-07
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

9. Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only ...More
After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.Less
43mins 2017-04-07
My Way

10. My Way

With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the b...More
With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.Less
46mins 2017-04-07

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Cast

Matt Whelan

Matt Whelan

Hugh Hefner
Shara Connolly

Shara Connolly

Barbi Benton
Joy Buckle

Joy Buckle

Marilyn Cole
Adam Jonas Segaller

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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