The Last Word: Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy, passed away at 91 years old. In 2008, the founder of the Playboy empire sat down with The New York Times to talk about his influences, his well-publicized lifestyle and his labor of love.
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[@TaraGriffith97]

His work touched many people. And many people touched themselves.

[@josedro]

Muy Bueno

[@Anna-gk8ff]

Watch what him and Alfred Kinsley has done to our society. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXYl5ucj6x2d9k

[@HakunaMatata-dj7cm]

😂🐇

[@OmgBunnyHasAGlitterGun]

💀

[@AlienX928]

Lolll

[@nojolie]

Hugh Hefner is the only person who can say 'I wasnt in it for the money' and I dont roll my eyes

[@mikassaa]

😂

[@sarahmcswan]

Lol come on now he was in it for the money, women and lavish lifestyle. He wouldn't have been able to pull all those women without the $$$$

[@user-uu5di9de2t]

You must be naive for buying that he is not in for the money. He was full of…

[@jaelamaxey2720]

All of his secrets are out so now u know the truth and u should roll ur eyes

[@dickhertz2277]

@@sarahmcswan you ma'am are 100 correct only reason those goldiggers were around him the money 💰 with out it he would of been an old creep trying to sleep with young women ..simple as that ..

[@TheStewieOne]

You can't say he's in a better place now cause he lived it everyday.

[@dchedid6875]

IGNORANCE PATROL I doubt he's IN heaven, of course we can't say for sure

[@w.kamaranjoku1712]

I doubt that there is an after-life.

[@dchedid6875]

Joe L'Horri Except that hasn’t been proven.. :) move along

[@dchedid6875]

@Joe L'Horri Then don't tell me like it's fact when it hasn't been proven.

[@dchedid6875]

Joe L'Horri Actually you did. You stated, “There’s no such thing as heaven.” As if it was a fact.

[@JehBasquiat]

The only man who really isn't in a better place after he died.

[@llllllllll9577]

Amen

[@alraune7361]

there are some others, too.

[@jayyy1677]

A lot more

[@sunnyhill5119]

We don't know that.

[@db6881]

You have absolutely no idea where he is.

[@spookycrane9318]

He did all this to get back at his wife nice

[@user-tm4uo9un2z]

The real moral of the story: "First and foremost, a number of girlfriends are easier than one wife."

[@ace50105010]

Nice

[@fly89]

to be fair, Charlie Sheen pays 110k a month for child support. No way he would pay that much for ladies from the clubs.

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

@@fly89 he said girlfriends not baby momma's. There's a difference.

[@hughanetoli7725]

LMAO... BETHA OLE HEFA ARE BURNING FROM THE TRASH TALK BY THE OLD HUSSIES

[@TheLaurajlee]

A number of girlfriends I think you mean thousands HH could be compared to the Eveready bunny that never stops. HH having his way with young beautiful women. He did this for decades up to his 90s while he walked around with a cane. Disgusting that such a pervert like HH wasn't arrested.

[@mathiasboysen5123]

This man is a great example of gain the whole world but lose your soul..

[@katherinechase3674]

Super tone deaf, and bad in bed!

[@hadam7033]

True

[@Reesy2002]

He didn't care. He was an atheist!

[@kathleendobens6648]

@@katherinechase3674 😆😆🤣🤣

[@lorihoop3831]

He cares now, GUARANTEED

[@bonniecollom3302]

1971, I was a little girl and came across a Playboy magazine. I don't think it was wrong but I wondered what would make a woman to do this ? I knew as al ittle girl that she the model wasn't proud of the work she was doing. It just didn't seem right. It had a dark cloud around the industry. It was the souls of all these women. ,, Put all the $ aside and what do you have ? A DIRTY OLD MAN. I Knew it as a little girl and now I'm 60 . I don't like that I didn't stand against Playboy and all the souls it crushed. SORRY LADIES 🙏

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

You would be surprised at how many were involved in crimes or killed.

[@suy.4086]

He has already been living his heaven on earth.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+MysticalPoptart Heaven on Earth? How can I do that...

[@patrickbateman1540]

@@tuesdaysrunner4038 Get rich

[@williamclay1792]

And now.... in 🔥

[@hughanetoli7725]

Now the KING HEF is looking down with ears flaming...

[@Elphaba1952]

Raping women... is that your idea of heaven?

[@michele8196]

talk about revenge on the first chick who cheated

[@goranradoviq1412]

RIP Heff. Like once he said "Life is too short to be living somebody else's dream."

[@Elphaba1952]

Too bad his dreams were many women's nightmares

[@sunnyhill5119]

​@@Tondaloona03Exactly 💯👍

[@JulieAziza]

@@Tondaloona03they were naive & impressionable.

[@JulieAziza]

@@Tondaloona03 I think they just didn’t know better back then. None of those things were taught to them, so they lived & learned. Everybody has to learn & is still learning in life.

[@Brickcellent]

Wow he looked great! 82 here!

[@alexpetersen4307]

yea, he kinda looked 50+ tbh

[@paintallday359]

Brickcellent 92

[@Brickcellent]

This interview is from 2008.

[@Knuckles-4]

All that young blood

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@alexpetersen4307 no.

[@sophiarodriguez9202]

You can call him many things but u can’t call him racist

[@devinairerhymesofficial6237]

You are truly a visionary sir! incredible how the comments are so divided. No judgement. Everyone sees the world different. I want to always see this world like a starry eyed kid with a big dream! But, take care of all my business building an empire with all of my wisdom, talent, intelligence, experience and passion. Rest well in greatness and thank you so much for your contributions to humanity!!

[@yamahaguy1732]

This is a great example of never give up you can achieve anything

[@alejandrolinares2007]

Yaboi Oh yes....through inmorality, perversions and betrayals.... AN EVIL LIFE.

[@bambinosto]

yes supporting civil rights and giving away millions to charity is an evil life.

[@spicedgrahamcrackers5124]

Duffer Man are u dumb?😭

[@user-ot9bf1pw4f]

It's really sad that you view his life as an achievement. I view his life shameful, unsuccessful, sad and evil. He was and promoted petophillia. Just look up playboy 10 year old brook shilds.

[@kevinmiller2676]

Or get hit by a bus. But whatever

[@gailstovall17]

I'm really glad that I took the time to watch this.

[@IrenaDeacon]

Gail Stovall why

[@gailstovall17]

Because I never knew that a woman broke his heart...

[@RandomTvv]

@@gailstovall17 thats crazy

[@gailstovall17]

@@RandomTvv Why do you think that is crazy?

[@aayush3782]

@@gailstovall17 I thought every single woman hated him?

[@tutyhasbi9032]

If his first wife didnt cheat on him Surely this empire would not have been possible and there would be no playboy life for him

[@sogortsev]

This man enjoy every day of his life!!! My condolences to relatives....

[@fruticetum]

But did he really? I don't think so.

[@thrummer1953]

I only read Playboy for the articles.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+Thrummer They have articles in Playboy??? I learned how to read pictures...since a picture is worth 1000 words!!!

[@donovanmcphatter7835]

No one can say that man is in a better place rn

[@renonevada8711]

That crushed feeling changes you .

[@tillyrose2632]

I didn't know he was cheated on, that makes so much sense. No wonder he was so insecure and petty with women.

[@williamclay1792]

Opening monologue, I bet you’re eating those words now. 🔥

[@thelugiest]

For sure

[@OUSS2004_]

Hef changed the world. He was so nice to me even after me telling the story of myself and a buddy sneaking into a party when I was in college lol.

[@djjones7039]

Why wouldn’t he be nice

[@amirruffin8219]

I took a picture with Hugh Hefner

[@bernlin2000]

5:18 Hehe...you can just tell with his Mom's smile, he carried her spirit much more than his father :-) talk about a supportive parent!! The dude practically ignited the "sexual revolution". If he hadn't been such a heavily-invested businessman in Playboy, he could have very well have been a beatnik (perhaps he was, to some extent).

[@blairbrown4812]

By the 1960's@Ahmad Nasser, I suspect that half of the Earth would be overrun by fanatical Christians. I don't want to think about what happens after that.

[@cameronmesquiti2246]

R.I.P Hugh Hefner you will never be forgotten I got memories of watching girls next door since I opened my eyes 😚😭😭😭😭

[@juliramirez5339]

oye es un v1olador... que horror que lo defiendas

[@MarquisdeSuave]

If you think about it, most of his life was spent as a gigantic "hold my beer" to the fact that his first wife had an affair behind his back.

[@TheGr8Godfather]

I’m losing my soul just WATCHIN this 😂

[@igot5onit423]

I wonder what his body count was...

[@tapiwamelissa4762]

Same

[@edgxkdb2141]

10,000s

[@heinrichhimmler3781]

1000 Said By Hugh Hafner

[@rileyredcrane2004]

He definitely went over 9,000 lol

[@joannebrown4121]

My daughter in law loved Hugh Hefner. He was a great business man. He showed people you can do anything no matter where they come from. He lived a great lifetime

[@larrylangford1911]

Hugh and Bill should of gotten life terms in prison for the things they did to younger women. Hugh is not what we think people.

[@nathanhumchitt5654]

I've had that moment where I wondered "is this all there is? " also with tears in my eyes. As the hef knew there were bigger and better things on the horizon!

[@dudewat212]

Little Duck Gaming ... Those are powerful moments. It's what you do with them that matters.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+LittleDuck Hugh Hefner started with $1000 from his mom, which may translate to $8200 today, and somehow got another $9000, or what would be $82,000 today. I think I might be able to start a business with $82,000....but turning it into the success that Hugh Hefner did would be a tough one. But living with all those Playboy Bunnies in their early 20s does seem very enticing...

[@Lupinthe3rd.]

Interviewer 1997: "What position do you like to see yourself in?" Hef: "Doggy Style" both he and the interviewer laughs Enters Hef's great dane walking a little funny Interviewer "Is something wrong with your dog?" Hef "oh she's been a little ruff lately" 2022: Ok we now know it was not a joke.

[@sarahlang2119]

I know, disgusting

[@rubyred93chev]

_He was barely 33 when he hosted his 'Playboy Penthouse' from his apartment high above the Chicago skyline. He did more for racial inequality than any one man could ever fathom. (Be reminded he was a pioneer for all minorities with his brand)._

[@EvaFariou]

He was a sick devil. Monster.

[@elizabethhurtado2829]

If this is love I'd hate to see what you do to people you don't like...oh wait..I have......

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

Really a highly intelligent person and ahead of his time....few people can build an empire like that.

[@claytontarothomas4294]

Thank you

[@hungkiet7535]

Mid 2000's I obsessed with Playboy magazine but cost a lot of money,a year later I stop order playboy magazine for good.

[@chrisvega3139]

How I wish I have his great talent.....good on women...I don't have that talent. For me personally, he is my man and role model (I have a lot of role model men besides Mr. hef). I've learned a lot from him. It's so sad for me personally that he is gone.

[@richardhegyes8702]

What will it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul. Trust me, inside he was miserable.

[@sarahlang2119]

No, he wasn't miserable. Yes, he was wrong.

[@stepheniwanicki2995]

great video

[@bodrak5555]

Hi... YE!!! ,SIR!!!,,, R.I.P. MR.HEFF😇, ANDTHANK YOU!!! 👯.

[@RonaldVaughan]

The PLAYBOY PHILOSOPHY was condensed to just two words: intelligent hedonism.

[@raelenebaker9620]

Rest in peace Hef I really enjoyed the tv show *The girls of the playboy mansion* I loved that you had 4 gf or 8 gf they knew from the get go what the story was. You loved your children with all you heart they never wanted for nothing you not only took good care of them you gave and showed them love you didn't abandon them and because of this they have become grounded confident and honest people, an as a parent all we want is for our children is to be happy with themselves and not feel messed up by other peoples opinions and guilt. God bless to your family and there future xox

[@jennifersmith6597]

I just watched a .oviedo about him in 2022, and most of the girls were not happy. They said it was like they were in a cult. They also said they didnt like having to miss with each other. The girls probably wanted to get married like most women or get out one. Most did it for the money they said.

[@layoung.]

Excellent

[@uniquelyme7662]

all these positive comments about this man. But the S A allegations tho…..????

[@theresalwayshope5349]

Legends never Die

[@brantk81]

Most foolish statement. We all are bound to die. No one can escape that!

[@strumminfuel4625]

He never mentioned any regrets about the qualude rapings. maybe he forgot?

[@galaxyx7213]

I never got to meet him😣

[@fruticetum]

We hope he repented at the last instant, turned from his atheism and saved his soul, sent to purgatory for purification. I suspect he will have a lot to answer for, considering the damage he did to so many people, marriages, and society.

[@nielspemberton59]

He was a GREAT MAN.

[@nameherenamehere9221]

Delusional

[@dianachin4849]

How can those young women sleep with him?? He can never turn me on

[@captainkapalot9644]

Thanks for the good childhood memories❤️

[@AS-zk6hz]

He was editor of his steinmetz high school news paper. Now is entombed next to Marilyn Monroe. She was on the cover of first issue of playboy

[@lbabytutorials4852]

He looked very healthy here. He lived an amazing life good looking man. I want more interviews like this

[@hmmyesinteresting]

His art touched a lot of people in many ways. King Hefner will never be forgotten.

[@fiona3718]

It's not like he discovered nudity. Art can be nearly anything. It shouldn't be overlooked that he had abusive tendencies and was manipulative of the women at the mansion. Credit: Down the Rabbit Hole by his ex-girlfriend Holly Madison

[@benschaum1938]

hmm yes interesting his art touched people in many ways, you mean his nude pics of women made people touch themselves in many ways😂

[@gleblerston37]

And a lot of people touched themselves to his art.

[@Ladysalvador]

hmm yes interesting you mean made a lot of people touch themselves.

[@eddenoy321]

I wish he had been more of a public figure.He did have TV shows,but I really think he was afraid of being killed by some bible-thumping religious nut. Larry Flynt (Penthouse) was shot and paralyzed by one of those types. It could also have easily happened to HH if he had run for a political office or had continued in show business. Jealous and religious people are the most common and vicious murderers on this earth. Want to see the most devout Church Congregations in the USA ? Visit a PRISON on any Sunday.

[@cahlindinhaloira]

I don't believe he was a nice guy

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+Carol The women who got tons of money from him would disagree...

[@skiprope536]

For those of us that group up with playboy magazine from the late 60's- early 90's what a great magazine. And believe it or not the articles were great too.Pure Class.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+Skip It is "grew" up not "group" up. Some would agree, but I am sure that many would disagree as Playboy had its haters...

[@salvagethewolvefurry4235]

I own a copy of that Playboy magazine 0:40

[@3rdSyllable]

His art touched me and at times made me touch myself in many ways. he will be missed by much more than seven of us

[@joyjoyoo]

RIP Hugh!

[@cwill7184]

8:05 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@chengfu7063]

A great humanitarian and legend that will be forever missed thank you for all your service for the original play boy doing 20th century back when the models were attractive I pretty much whatever today's Times touches goes right down the toilet at this point

[@zarawoods6973]

what a monster

[@donm1719]

You’re cynical

[@zarawoods6973]

@@donm1719 how?

[@IrenaDeacon]

Can anyone from these sick twisted comments politely explain to me how is this man an example or anyone's "missed one"? what is his legacy he left to YOU? HOW IN ANY WAY HE HAS SHOWED ANY GOOD THING TO THIS WORLD ?

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+Irena Hef showed people a lot of things in the this world. Primarily, the latest young woman without clothes on...And man said "It was good". Amen.

[@darushmike9083]

Hi Irena, he showed to world n especially as young n simple guy whose seek for a achievement can have whatever you want. We took his ideology as guy free to speech n do. Not more than that

[@ingunnernaorsteinsdottir6711]

i have on dvd discs and i was reading on the dvd discs and it says girls of the playboy mansion and i love it yes

[@stankormy5717]

Heff lived to the fullest!

[@tamimoncrief2264]

Lost his soul in the process

[@quinncalle8591]

When it was classy and glamorous at 7:19

[@mikemendoza162]

Rest in peace Uncle Hef!! its like losing an uncle the world will not ever be the same!! one of the first to go against the grain our "classy villan"...R.I.P HughHefner.

[@schmootheonly]

Mike Mendoza Uncle BadTouch

[@Malisa77]

schmoo 😂 exactly!!!

[@marcogarza3720]

He was a righteous man full of love and respect ❤ great soul 🎉 😅

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

I just KNOW that you are KIDDING. You MUST be. 😬

[@BrotherTris]

"What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" - The Lord Jesus Christ

[@sleepyzzzzzz7418]

Brother Tris did he really sell he's soul ???

[@Voeris1]

He was very charitable, from what I understand. Yes he didn't do much favor for the perception of women, but he helped some people, so...

[@EstellaRJF]

Brother Tris amen

[@xtinastan558]

OMG all these BELIEVERS selling their crap as facts.

[@sakinatolbert9934]

Smh ... Just because someone is successful doesn't mean they have sold their soul.

[@sunnyskye1106]

He damned so many souls. This is no hero.

[@divinejacobmathew1503]

Dad : What do you wanna grow up to be ? Me: Hugh Hefner.

[@user-ot9bf1pw4f]

How sad... immediately...

[@forreal245]

Sad aspiration

[@donm1719]

Good luck! 💯

[@josephngg]

how good is this

[@jimmyfleetwood1118]

It's interesting many of the newest comments are from hearsay in a recent **unsubstantiated** TV series.

[@jillbunny90]

Thank you! Just know there will be a season 2 of the docuseries with a different producer. I actually fly to LA Friday to film for it, and I appreciate people with your mindset. This season will be MUCH different, or I would never be part of it.

[@jimmyfleetwood1118]

@@jillbunny90 You're welcome. I had a GF who was a PMOM during the era they claim all this was going on. She saw none of it, and had nothing but positive comments about the entire experience. Be well.

[@ghoul7588]

Every single person in this comment section that idolized Hefner doesn’t realize how disgusting he truly was.

[@axxxx3308]

I don’t idolize Hefner. I’m just laughing at all the comments saying that he isn’t in a better place since he lived that life. But what made him disgusting?

[@Faithful0ne]

Watch secrets of playboy and find out @axxxx3308

[@summerodaniel8577]

One more heartbreak and imma become the female version of this legend

[@MissSweeTSmarT1983]

Im wit ya girlfriend. Lets use these dudes.

[@ThePunisher8814]

Hugh Hefner is a man, you as a woman can't become a "legend" like him.

[@hensoakira]

@@ThePunisher8814you sound misogynic asf bro u good

[@ThePunisher8814]

@@hensoakira I sound realistic asf bro u good? Your feeble mind can't handle the truth?

[@alvacarcache6759]

Still at the age of 90 he looked great!

[@bakarandguladze]

he's 82 in this video

[@Malisa77]

Alva Carcache If we all got to have the best food And healthcare we would look and feel better too!

[@Kapsones33]

Sucking baby blood keeps you young.

[@spockinaditch6765]

Poor man, he had the life sucked out of him.

[@IrenaDeacon]

Spock in a Lambo lol literally 😂

[@Kapsones33]

No, he didn't die naturally, he was murdered/silenced so that he couldn't name Hollywood peadophiles in a plea deal.

[@davids7349]

Spock in a Lambo among other things

[@Knuckles-4]

😆 😝 lol

[@Knuckles-4]

A lot of viagra too

[@awolff3381]

My mom was a playmate for a short time and was on that show playboy after dark this is sad I always wanted to meet this this Legend God Rest his soul

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+A Wolf I would rather meet the Playboy Playmates and Bunnies and do what bunnies are known for doing...

[@christinarod9405]

I love this

[@ashleyroberts7916]

How did u feel about that when u learned that

[@bluecollarlit]

He did two television shows, Playboy's Penthouse in the late fifties, and then Playboy After Dark in the late 60s. Ike and Tina Turner Revue performed there, and there's a conversational back-and-forth between Tina and Hugh. I liked it.

[@mactek6033]

Hef was a rather tragic character. Much of what he says is PR spin that he has honed over the years.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+Mac You may be right. Like the PR spin that Playboy put on its past, such as paying money to get a liquour license and then coming back and getting the mayor arrested for accepting bribes...pure spin, probably.

[@trommelbiel]

A labour of love that made you tens of millions.

[@amirruffin8219]

I met this dude at a hotel

[@blaqblack2233]

I heard he died with peace in his heart and Miley Cyrus on his face.

[@blaqblack2233]

1. It was funny. 2. Disgo is not spelled with a K.

[@ZekeAndroid49]

Mikey Cyrus isn't hot at all therefore this isn't funny at all

[@blaqblack2233]

A Jew on the dance floor? That's kind of like a duck in the desert isn't it?

[@blaqblack2233]

Wat's IDK mean. Wait I think I know. In-credible D-ck K-isser. Am I close?

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

+BlaqBlack I still remember seeing Miley Cyrus on her way to church in a long dress. And watching her on TV with her bible in hand saying how she is a good Christian! Whatever happened to her???

[@jakjohnson7733]

Hugh just exploited the fact that women will do anything,no matter how degradeing,for money.

[@ajon6205]

So? Not his fault they have no self control or respect. He payed them, and payed well. In fact, they are smart...

[@lucasrowe9471]

Why cant a women wear something clad because she has a positive body image. Beauty isnt degrading.

[@ckotcher1]

He’s now buried next to Marilyn Monroe. A woman that he never even met by the way...creepy.

[@dabdella1460]

Why The number one iconic blonde His heroine. Makes sense

[@Blacktolite]

Awesome interview!

[@marycynthiaokitor3543]

oh lost poor soul to eternity.Jesus is coming soon

[@yamahaguy1732]

R.I.P Heff you will be missed

[@jumpingjellyfish7911]

Is he really dead?

[@guccistore9726]

Jumping Jellyfish yes

[@neanam]

He won't be resting in peace that is for sure.

[@imJV]

I love that this man is anti racist . I would've assumed he was given his Era tbh . Go heff

[@MrLChurchill]

My family used to have Playboy annuals at home when I was a child. Although I am a feminist, he has some interesting things to say.

[@Miabalzitch]

Hugh created a media empire that revolved around the objectification of women, and made it seem intellectual and hip to do so. We should not idolize him.

[@boxybrown5300]

Agree. He went from sociopathy to just being an old pervert recluse.

[@kevinmiller2676]

Miabalzitch I think a lot of women in those magazines would disagree. I find it empowering to be proud of your body in its most natural From. However, they should widen the body image they feature. No pun intended

[@dragonfly7116]

The pkayboy legacy continues threw me

[@certifiedamerican985]

CERTIFIED AMERICAN BADASS #5 HUGH HEFNER Stop-Motion Animation Comedy dedicated to The Gentleman About Town - Hugh Hefner

[@dthor5150]

RIP Tec1.❤

[@ambessashield9360]

Props to his mom!

[@saadtariq1084]

He lived the life for himself...Instead of buying grave for $70,000 he could donate to poor kids in africa...

[@donm1719]

Where in Africa because u have to be specific not everyone is suffering there don’t believe what the media says most of us are doing just fine don’t need this guy ‘s money if anything people from around the world are coming here

[@margotalmanzar5210]

12:50 what does he say there? I literally cannot understand that word after "what can be perceived as..." i've listened to it so many times no words seem real anymore.

[@ecommercefsc8491]

Excesses

[@alexmotta7098]

I never got to meet him:(