THE BUNNY CHRONICLES - a History of Hugh Hefner & the Empire He Built - Playboy Magazine
HOSTED by ECHO JOHNSON Miss January '93 & CORINNA HARNEY-PMOY '92The show takes a DEEP DIVE into the fascinating history of PLAYBOY with LASER FOCUS on Hugh Hefner. A collective of dynamic conversations with those that had the privilege and honor of working with HUGH HEFNER & the magazine. An homage to the incredible MAN behind it all, as told from the ones that were an intricate part of the iconic company PLAYBOY. The magazine was launched in 1953 and held strong for 60 years until HEF's passing in 2017 . The massive impact the publication had on our world is undeniable. Playboy Magazine in and of itself was responsible for revolutionary social & cultural changes. The magazine consistently produced cutting edge journalistic material & the cherry on top were the Centerfolds known as Playboy Playmates. Guests ranging from Butlers & Security @ the Mansion to PLAYBOY STAFF Photographers, Editors, Writers, Bunnies, Celebrities and of course the Playmates! SUBSCRIBE NOW-Don't miss a beat! Echo & Corinna
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Bill Farley would wear many hats during his extensive career in the world of Media / PR & Communications. Farley began his career as a newspaper reporter, a radio newsman and a DJ. In the late 70's Farley found his home with "ABC the NETWORK. "
Upon departing ABC's Prime Time Television Operations in Los Angeles in 1981, Farley was brought in as a consultant with Playboy to help launch Playboys first ...
Stephen Wayda: PLAYBOYS REVERED PHOTOGRAPHER for 30 YEARS
Internationallypublished photographer best known for his demonstrative images of celebrities, women. and lifestyles. In his creation of entertaining and compelling images he is regarded as a master in the use of composition and light, both natural and artificial.
Wayda’s photographs of A-list celebrities, Pop Culture icons, supermodels, musicians and the “girl next ...
Kane’s appearances on the big screen include Just Married - Secondhand Lions - Taxi - Life or Something Like It, Friday Night Lights, and Summer Catch.
From 2008 to present day: Kane appeares on the TNT television series Leverage as Eliot Spencer. Kane performes all his own fight scenes and also choreographed fights for the series. Kane plays the same character in Leverage:Redemption, which premiered in July 2021, str...
Greg Gorman is a world renowned photographer who is known for his stark, honest portraits of the most famous and infamous faces from the worlds of entertainment, art, sport and music, Greg Gorman’s images have intrigued the viewer from the onset of his career. Over the years Greg has been acknowledged for his contribution to the world of photography, most recently being recognized by The Professional Photographers of America (Lifet...
Cindy Rackowitz joined Playboy in 1986 and stood at the helm of Playboy Promotions for 16 years, as the Corporate Vice President of Promotions ( all divisions-worldwide ) and as the President of Playmate Promotions & Modeling Agency.
Cindy held a very important position with great significance in the 1st decade she was with Playboy. The role was a tough one and a huge challenge as Playboy entered the nineties and had to build a ...
Ever wondered what life was like behind the scenes at the iconic Playboy Mansion?
Join Carrie Yazel and Echo, as we sit down with two former Mansion butlers, Bryant and Carlena, who share their fascinating stories and unique experiences from their time working at the legendary estate. From meeting Hugh Hefner for the first time to rubbing shoulders with celebrity guests and attending unforgettable parties, there's n...
Imagine having exclusive access to Hugh Hefner's personal scrapbooks – a treasure trove of free speech and free press history. Join us as we chat with Stuart Brotman, author of "The First Amendment Lives On: Conversations Commemorating Hugh and Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values," who had the extraordinary opportunity to explore Hefner's extensive collection. Stuart shares insight...
It was 1990 when Richard Bann first visited Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion.
Cinema and the importance of film preservation sparked a 30 year friendship. One that evolved into being closest of friends and an invitation to "Manly Night."
Monday was always Manly Night, a gathering of Hef's closest friends who would nominate and vote on what film to screen after dinner: Dick Stewart, Ray Anthony, Mel Torm...
Carrie Jean Yazel was featured as Playboys Playmate of the Month in the May 1991 issue.
While interviewing Carrie she asked if I knew where the Bunny Head was on my cover? "I said no - do you?' She said: "No I have no idea." So with that said we created a contest!
The 1st person to send us an email through our website: www.thebunnychronicles.com and tells us where the BUNNY HEAD is located w...
Join us for a special episode of the Bunny Chronicles as we welcome our dear friend Sophronia Williams, who had the amazing opportunity to shoot for Playboy's Newstand Specials. Listen in as Sophronia shares her experience attending a casting call at the University of Texas, being selected for the Big 12 edition, and how her time with Playboy was both comfortable and professional. We also reminisce about our own experiences wi...
We're absolutely thrilled to welcome the fabulous Sandra Taylor to our show, as she shares her incredible journey through her long-standing career in the entertainment industry. Starting as America's number one selling poster model to multiple Playboy covers, and even working with legends like Marilyn Grabowski and Gary Marshall, Sandy's experiences are truly captivating. Join us and our dear friend Cathy St. George ...
“Victoria Valentino, Playboy's Miss September 1963 is ONE of the Top 100 Centerfolds of the 20th Century. Victoria started her career with Playboy as a Bunny @ the LA Club on NYE in 1964.
A media personality, keynote speaker, author, activist, SAG/AFTRA actress, performs live theater, Spoken Word, AND she mentors sexual assault survivors as she is one of Cosbys rape survivors!
In 2016 - always inspired by ac...
CANDACE JORDAN: Award-winning media personality and social scribe, founder
CandidCandace.com, Associate Publisher & Editor Chicago Star Media, former Chicago N"Candid"
Candace Jordan has been a notable fixture on the Chicago social scene since
her arrival in 1974 from a small town (Dupo) in Southern Illinois. Her long-running (10
year) Chicago Tribune column covered the nonprofit community (until...
Mark Hopkins worked as Hugh Hefners Personal Valet for 3 years in the early 80's.
The position was a coveted one and Mark was the lucky one to receive this title and role to be in service to Hefner for a span of 3 years.
The era was the early 80's - HEF wasn't married at the time but was in a relationship with Sondra Theodore. The celebrities who were on the 24 hour list were A- LIST STARS comedia...
"The hedonistic pursuit of uninhibited sex. Put these images together and a single name springs to mind--Hugh Hefner. From his spectacular launch of Playboy magazine and the dizzying expansion of his leisure empire to his recent television hit "The Girls Next Door," the publisher has attracted public attention and controversy for decades.
Mr. Playboy tells the compelling and uniquely American story of how o...
The Lovely, buxom and slender blonde model, actress and make-up artist Cathy St. George was born on August 23, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia. An Army brat, Cathy moved with her family to Los Angeles, California.
St. George started out working for "Playboy" as a make-up artist. Cathy was the Playmate of the Month in the August, 1982 issue of "Playboy." She posed with her sister Toni for a pictorial in the ...
What happens when the truth behind Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion comes to light? We're joined by incredible guests who lived and worked at the Mansion - Audra Lynn, Miss October 2003, Brian Olea, a 20-year veteran butler and events coordinator, and Josh Friedman, Hef's private bartender for 14 years. They're here to set the record straight and share their first-hand experiences of life inside the luxurious est...
John Champion worked at both Playboy's New York and Chicago offices in the 1990s.
He started as an intern in the publishing office and quickly moved to the public relations department where he spent the majority of his time.
Along the way, he worked in graphic design and dabbled in editorial projects for the magazine."
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What if the infamous Playboy empire and its founder, Hugh Hefner, played a significant role in the fight for civil rights and personal freedoms? In this eye-opening episode, we unravel the complex history of Playboy, its battle with the Nixon administration's war on drugs, and the FBI's targeting of Bobby Arnstein, a close friend of Hefner. Our guest, John Champion, offers valuable insights on the historical context of th...
What's the true story behind Hugh Hefner's retreat to the Playboy Mansion? How did the murder of star playmate Dorothy Stratten impact his life and business empire? We explore these questions and more as we unpack the narrative presented in the podcast "Power, the Hugh Hefner Story" and the A&E DocuSeries. Join us for a fascinating look into what was really going on behind the scenes, and learn why journalis...
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