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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 7, 2017
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 10
  • Networks: Prime Video
  • Genres: Documentary, Drama
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story(2017)

TMDB Rating: 5.5 (30 votes)

Overview

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

10 episodes • 2017Avg: 5.8Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Before the Bunny: Marilyn MonroeApr 7, 20176.1
2Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next DoorApr 7, 20176.3
3Becoming Mr. PlayboyApr 7, 20175.9
4Members Only: The Playboy ClubApr 7, 20175.8
5The Playboy InterviewApr 7, 20175.7
6Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government CrackdownsApr 7, 20175.8
7Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic WarsApr 7, 20175.6
8Sex, Drugs and DEA InvestigationsApr 7, 20175.9
9Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten MurderApr 7, 20175.3
10My WayApr 7, 20175.4

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