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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

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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Cast & Crew See All

Matt Whelan
Hugh Hefner
Emmett Skilton
Victor Lownes
Adam Jonas Segaller
A.C. Spectorsky

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

Fri, Apr 7, 201740 mins

Unfulfilled by family life and a desk job, Hugh Hefner strikes out against American puritanical values by launching a magazine that celebrates sex. He creates the first issue of Playboy from his kitchen table with the help of Marilyn Monroe as his first pin-up girl.

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Awards

  • 2016 - Bronze Award - Experimental and installation - winner

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