Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentA&E is expanding its documentary series “Secrets of Playboy” with two additional episodes that will delve further into Hugh Hefner and his legacy through conversations with women who have never spoken up before.“Secrets of Playboy” examines Hefner’s Playboy empire, unearthing allegations of coercion, sexual assault, drugging and manipulation from various women over decades.
Since its premiere this past January, it has become A&E’s most-watched series launch in more than five years.“Secrets of Playboy” airs Monday nights.
The two new hourlong episodes will begin airing on March 28 and won’t be documentary style, like the current 10-episode series has been formatted.
Instead, they will present new conservations, hosted by investigative journalist and former Playboy model Lisa Guerrero. The new episodes will explore “The Girls Next Door” chapter of Hefner’s reign, taking a look into the E!
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