Secrets of Playboy

"A legacy up in smoke?"

Explore the hidden truths behind the fable and philosophy of the Playboy empire through a modern-day lens. The documentary series delves into the complex world Hugh Hefner created and examines its far-reaching consequences on our culture’s view of power and sexuality.

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Created By

Alexandra Dean

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Secrets of Playboy

First Air Date

January 24, 2022

Last Air Date

August 14, 2023

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

A&E

S02E08

Standards of Beauty

While Playboy usually featured a specific standard of beauty in its magazine, it occasionally disrupted that norm by showcasing models not typically seen within its pages. Those decisions often created controversy. Investigative journalist and former Playboy cover model Lisa Guerrero talks with three Playboy models who were not the traditional women readers were accustomed to.

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