Hugh Hefner: American Playboy
Nov 18 2003
•2h 33m
•Documentary
With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged reporting and serving up nudity with taste. His swinging bachelor ways also made him an icon for the straight males for whom his publication was tailor-made. Join Richard Kiley in this documentary about the quintessential ladies' man. Includes footage, photos and interviews with Camille Paglia, Mel Torme, Tony Curtis and more.
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Hugh Hefner
Self
Barbi Benton
Self
Tony Curtis
Self
Mel Tormé
Self
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