American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

  • 2017
  • 1 Seasons
  • 10 Episodes
  •  5.697  (38)
  •   Ended

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.

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
Seasons
My Way
10. My Way
April 07, 2017
With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
9. Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
April 07, 2017
After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
8. Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
April 07, 2017
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.
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
7. Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
April 07, 2017
While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
6. Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
April 07, 2017
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.
The Playboy Interview
5. The Playboy Interview
April 07, 2017
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.
Members Only: The Playboy Club
4. Members Only: The Playboy Club
April 07, 2017
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.
Becoming Mr. Playboy
3. Becoming Mr. Playboy
April 07, 2017
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.
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
2. Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
April 07, 2017
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.
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
1. Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
April 07, 2017
The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    April 07, 2017
  • Rating
    5.697  (38)