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	2
Episodes	20
Episode Runtime	43min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
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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