Mike Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Songfacts - Playboy Noun: A man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure. Playboy's original title was to be "Stag Party," but an unrelated outdoor magazine, Stag, contacted Hefner and informed him that they would legally protect their trademark if he were to launch his magazine with that name. Hefner and co-founder and executive vice president Eldon Sellers met to discuss the problem and to seek a new name. Sellers, whose mother had worked for the short-lived Playboy Automobile Company in Chicago, suggested the name "Playboy". The first issue, published in December 1953, did not carry a date, as Hefner was unsure whether there would be a second issue. The first centerfold was Marilyn Monroe, although the picture used had originally been taken for a calendar, rather than for Playboy. The first issue was an immediate sensation; it sold out within a matter of weeks. Known circulation was 53,991 (Source: Playboy Collector's Association Playboy Magazine Price Guide). The cover price was 50¢. Copies of the first issue in Mint to Near Mint condition sold for over $5,000 in 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Copies of the first issue in Mint to Near Mint condition sold for over $5,000 in 2002. how many people did you have to bid against, Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Naaaah, she was "TOO" glamorous for my tastes, remember, I've made no secret of the fact that I'm a Mary Ann kinda a guy, not a Ginger kinda guy. Although.... have you ever seen a better set of legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Although.... have you ever seen a better set of legs? only in the mirror, hon. Only in the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Another fav of mine...what beauty and sensuality. Just love Marilyn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Playboy's first issue was released 53 years ago today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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