Playboy After Dark

In 1959 Hugh Hefner produced Playboy's Penthouse TV show, which proved to be the first of its kind. The format was modeled on a hip, swinging bachelor party, and the guests included the kings and queens of the world of entertainment, who were all gathered in an impromptu-style party.

There was Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Cy Coleman rubbing shoulders with Lenny Bruce, Sammy Davis Jr. and a host of party-goers. These TV shows were produced in black and white, lasted two seasons, and made history!

In 1969 Hugh Hefner was back on television with Playboy After Dark, this time in living color. The Penthouse shows featured jazz, but this time Playboy After Dark added rock 'n' roll and the cream of the crop in the world of entertainment. It was one swinging 60's-style party featuring Linda Rondstadt, Joe Cocker, Mort Sahl, Sid Ceasar, Sonny and Cher, Canned Heat, Ike and Tina Turner, Jerry Lewis, Larry Storch and a host of celebrities and party-goers.

The 12-page booklet was written by Bill Zehme, and the cover of the booklet features one-of-a-kind artwork by Leroy Neiman.


This will be a 3-DVD Box Collection featuring the television shows from the '50s and '60s. Every show has been remastered to bring back the glorious quality of its original flavor. Each DVD will contain 2 complete shows capturing a party only Hugh Hefner could have thrown. This time...you are invited

Morada Vision and Playboy Enterprises will release this collection of 2 classic TV shows on July 25th, just in a few weeks! The cost is $39.95 SRP, for a 3-disc set. Contents include a brand-new 45-minute interview with Hugh Hefner, and 51 musical performances and 6 full shows. There is also a 7-minute promo disc featuring highlights from each of the six shows in the box set, plus a 12-page collectable booklet.