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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story : Season 1
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Air date: 07 Apr '17 - 10 episodesA 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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List of Episodes (10)
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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1. Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
07 Apr '17The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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2. Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
07 Apr '17Hugh 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.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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3. Becoming Mr. Playboy
07 Apr '17During 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.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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4. Members Only: The Playboy Club
07 Apr '17To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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5. The Playboy Interview
07 Apr '17Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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6. Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
07 Apr '17Hefner 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.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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7. Below the Belt: Playboy and the Public Wars
07 Apr '17While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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8. Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
07 Apr '17Hugh 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.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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9. Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
07 Apr '17After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
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10. My Way
07 Apr '17With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.
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