Series synopsis
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story is an American documentary drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on April 7, 2017. It ended on April 7, 2017. It stars Hugh Hefner, Matt Whelan, Shara Connolly and Joy Buckle.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hugh Hefner as Himself
- Matt Whelan as Hugh Hefner
- Shara Connolly as Barbi Benton
- Joy Buckle as Marilyn Cole
- Adam Jonas Segaller as A.C. Spectrosky
- Ella Becroft as Millie Hefner
- Laura Thompson as Christie Hefner
- Ian Bell as Art Paul
Supporting cast
- Dominique Bela as Betty Conklin
- Beth Kayes as Grace Hefner
Guest cast
- Morgan Bradley as Jessica
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 7, 2017 | April 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up. |
April 7, 2017 |
| 2 |
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. |
April 7, 2017 |
| 3 |
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. |
April 7, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2017 |
| Last aired | April 7, 2017 |
| Runtime | 46 minutes |
| Status | ended |