Ray Russell is a real person portrayed by David Van Horn in the TV series American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (based on a true story).
They appear in 6 episodes out of a total of 10 aired
Episodes6
Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
episode S1.E1 april 2017The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
episode S1.E2 april 2017Hugh Hefner convinces his new subscription manager to pose as the magazine's first centerfold and "the girl next door" becomes Playboy's formula for success.Becoming Mr. Playboy
episode S1.E3 april 2017During the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to speak out about social issues while enjoying the perks of being Mr. Playboy.Members Only: The Playboy Club
episode S1.E4 april 2017To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.The Playboy Interview
episode S1.E5 april 2017Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
episode S1.E6 april 2017Playboy gains a sterling activist journalistic reputation even as the workaholic Hefner becomes addicted to Dexedrine.
- Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
- Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
- Becoming Mr. Playboy
- Members Only: The Playboy Club
- The Playboy Interview
- Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns