Title:
Hugh Hefner ACA Oral History and Transcript, March 9, 2005.
Creator:
Hefner, Hugh M. (Hugh Marston), 1926-2017
Creator:
Dana, Bill, 1924-2017
Creator:
Matz, Jenni
Creator:
Emerson College. American Comedy Archives
Record Type:
digital moving image formats
Record Type:
oral histories (literary works)
Record Type:
transcripts
Date:
2005-03-09
Description:
In his forty-five minute interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Hugh Hefner (1926-2017) talks about his connection to humor, and his friendships with comedians like Lenny Bruce and Don Adams. He describes having comedians on his early talk show 'Playboy’s Penthouse,' as well as breaking ground by having African-American comedian Dick Gregory perform at his clubs. He discusses the humor of "Playboy" magazine, and early contributors like Jules Feiffer. He speaks of the then-current state of censorship in media, and also touches on humor and repression, as well as fame and celebrity. Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on March 9, 2005 in Los Angeles, CA. Additional topics covered include: Civil Rights Movement, Historic Events and Social Change, Television Industry, and Talk Shows.
Extent:
2 digital files
Subject:
Civil rights movement
Subject:
Fame
Subject:
Periodical editors
Subject:
Social change
Subject:
Television broadcasting
Subject:
Television -- Censorship
Subject:
Adams, Don, 1923-2005
Subject:
Bruce, Lenny
Subject:
Gregory, Dick
Subject:
Playboy Enterprises
Collection:
Bill Dana Oral History Interview Collection (ACC-MSS 002), 1L
Location:
Emerson College Archives and Special Collections
Rights Restrictions:
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Access Restrictions:
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Language:
English
Identifier:
Hugh Hefner ACA Oral History
