Series
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
DocumentaryDrama
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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Seasons & episodes
1Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe7 Apr 2017 · 40m · ★ 5.5The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
2Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door7 Apr 2017 · 43m · ★ 5.6Hugh 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.
3Becoming Mr. Playboy7 Apr 2017 · 42m · ★ 5.4During 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.
4Members Only: The Playboy Club7 Apr 2017 · 41m · ★ 5.2To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.
5The Playboy Interview7 Apr 2017 · 41m · ★ 5.1Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.
6Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns7 Apr 2017 · 40m · ★ 5.2Hefner 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.
7Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars7 Apr 2017 · 41m · ★ 5.1While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
8Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations7 Apr 2017 · 39m · ★ 5.4Hugh 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.
9Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder7 Apr 2017 · 43m · ★ 4.9After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
10My Way7 Apr 2017 · 47m · ★ 4.9With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.
Details
- First aired
- 7 Apr 2017
- Last aired
- 7 Apr 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Prime Video
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 40 on TMDB
Cast
Hugh HefnerHimself
Matt WhelanHugh Hefner
Shara ConnollyBarbi Benton
Joy BuckleMarilyn Cole- AAdam Jonas SegallerA.C. Spectrosky
Ella BecroftMillie Hefner
Laura ThompsonChristie Hefner
Ian BellArt Paul
Dominique BelaBetty Conklin
Beth KayesGrace Hefner
