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Quiz about Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to the nearly 55 year old piece of Americana known as "Playboy" magazine and its founder.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mickey1229. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Mickey1229

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,442

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
878

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (3/10), Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 136 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When "Playboy" first hit newsstands in December of 1953, which famous actress was the magazine's first centerfold? Hint

Marilyn Monroe

Mamie Van Doren

Jane Russell

Jayne Mansfield

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the 1990's only five men appeared on the cover of "Playboy". One was Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, and another was actor Leslie Nielsen. Which of the following men was not one of the other three? Hint

Donald Trump

Jerry Seinfeld

Bill Clinton

Dan Akroyd

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Question 3 of 10

3. For the past 30 years Hugh Hefner has hosted a music festival at the Hollywood Bowl. What specific type of music is featured during the festival? Hint

Blue Grass

Jazz

Folk

Classical

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which chain of stores made a corporate decision in 1986, under pressure from right wing religious groups, to stop carrying "Playboy" at any of its almost 5000 stores nation wide? Hint

Seven-Eleven

Winn Dixie

Wal Mart

K Mart

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2006, "Playboy" opened it's first club since the 1980's in Las Vegas. At which popular Las Vegas Hotel and Casino would one find the 2006 "Playboy" Club? Hint

The Hard Rock

The Palms

The Bellagio

Caesar's Palace

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Question 6 of 10

6. The October 1985 issue of "Playboy" made history. What was different in the October, 1985 issue than any other previous issue of "Playboy"? Hint

No more staple in the Centerfold

First Playmate that had breast implants

Identical twins as Playmates of the Month

Playmate was the daughter of a former Playmate

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Question 7 of 10

7. Between 2001 and 2005, several music pop stars from the 1980's decided to pose for "Playboy" for a little bit of a career boost. Which of the following female music stars never posed for "Playboy" during this five year period? Hint

Belinda Carlisle

Deborah Harry

Tiffany

Debbie Gibson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which future US President famously admitted in a "Playboy" interview during his run for the White House, that he had "lusted after women in my heart, but not in my actions"? Hint

Jimmy Carter

Ronald Reagen

John Kennedy

Bill Clinton

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which model/actress appeared on the cover and in a pictorial of the March 1980 issue of "Playboy", and then reappeared for the cover and pictorial of the December 1994 issue to celebrate her 40th birthday? Hint

Barbi Benton

Bo Derek

Shannon Tweed

Mariel Hemingway

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Question 10 of 10

10. Each year "Playboy" honors one of the twelve Playmates from the previous year as the new "Playmate of the Year". In what month's issue does "Playboy" annually present the new "Playmate of the Year"? Hint

June

May

July

September

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When "Playboy" first hit newsstands in December of 1953, which famous actress was the magazine's first centerfold?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

Originally born Norma Jean Baker, Marilyn's famous gatefold photo is still a classic after nearly 55 years. She certainly set a high standard for future Playmates.

Answer: Bill Clinton

Even though he was known for some of his sexual exploits, President Clinton never made it to the cover. Hillary might have had something to say about that.

3. For the past 30 years Hugh Hefner has hosted a music festival at the Hollywood Bowl. What specific type of music is featured during the festival?

Answer: Jazz

The Playboy Jazz Festival has been emceed by famous jazz fans including Bill Cosby among others. Hefner has been a jazz fan since his teens.

4. Which chain of stores made a corporate decision in 1986, under pressure from right wing religious groups, to stop carrying "Playboy" at any of its almost 5000 stores nation wide?

Answer: Seven-Eleven

The Southland Corporation that owns the 7-11 chain gave into pressure and stopped selling "Playboy". "Playboy's" response was a "Girl's of 7-11" pictorial the following year.

5. In 2006, "Playboy" opened it's first club since the 1980's in Las Vegas. At which popular Las Vegas Hotel and Casino would one find the 2006 "Playboy" Club?

Answer: The Palms

The 55 story Palms features the famous "Ghost Bar" and also hosted a season of the MTV reality show "The Real World". The new "Playboy" club was an instant success.

6. The October 1985 issue of "Playboy" made history. What was different in the October, 1985 issue than any other previous issue of "Playboy"?

Answer: No more staple in the Centerfold

It was the first issue without a staple to hold the three page centerfold in place. Comic Buck Henry even joked he never realized that attractive women didn't really have small staple holes in their midsection.

Answer: Deborah Harry

The lead singer of Blondie is the only one who has not disrobed for the "Playboy" cameras. Other singers who have posed are Nancy Sinatra, Samantha Fox, Willa Ford, and Carnie Wilson.

8. Which future US President famously admitted in a "Playboy" interview during his run for the White House, that he had "lusted after women in my heart, but not in my actions"?

Answer: Jimmy Carter

The born again Christian Carter was the one. Even though the article hit the newsstands about a month before the election, he was still able to defeat Gerald Ford.

Answer: Bo Derek

Bo made several appearances in "Playboy" between 1980 and 1994. Her husband John Derek was usually her photographer, as he had been with his two previous wives, Linda Evans and Ursala Andress.

Answer: June

The June issue honors the "Playmate of the Year" with a new sexy pictorial and Hefner honors her with prizes like a new car and in excess of $100,000 in cash.

Source: Author Mickey1229

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