American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)

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20171 Season46m episodes5.8

Documentary, Drama

TMDB5.8

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Runtime: 46m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

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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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Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 7, 2017
Network: Prime Video
Studio: Stephen David Entertainment, Alta Loma Entertainment

Time to finish

8 hrs

10 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Hugh Hefner

Himself

Matt Whelan

Hugh Hefner

Shara Connolly

Barbi Benton

Joy Buckle

Marilyn Cole

Adam Jonas Segaller

A.C. Spectrosky

Ella Becroft

Millie Hefner

Laura Thompson

Christie Hefner

Ian Bell

Art Paul

Dominique Bela

Betty Conklin

Beth Kayes

Grace Hefner

SERIES

20171 Season46m episodes5.8

Documentary, Drama

TMDB5.8

Votes40

Your rating

Runtime: 46m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

About

Where to watch

Region

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Free

Amazon Prime Video

With ads

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Amazon MX Player

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 40m · ★ 5.5
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.
E2 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 43m · ★ 5.6
Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
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.
E3 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 42m · ★ 5.4
Becoming Mr. Playboy
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.
E4 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 41m · ★ 5.2
Members Only: The Playboy Club
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.
E5 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 41m · ★ 5.1
The Playboy Interview
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.
E6 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 40m · ★ 5.2
Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
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.
E7 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 41m · ★ 5.1
Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.
E8 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 39m · ★ 5.4
Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
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.
E9 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 43m · ★ 4.9
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
E10 · Airs Apr 7, 2017 · 47m · ★ 4.9
My Way
With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.