I have to tell you a little secret. When I was a teenager I wanted desperately to be a playboy bunny. I actually went so far as to go to the Playboy Club in N.Y.C. (with one of my friends who also wanted to be a bunny) and ask for a job. I then decided that my father would kill me so I left and never went back. Well browsing the web I found these photos and it reminded me of one of my young crazy ideas. Thought I would share these pics with you. |
| Hugh Hefner and some employees - 1965 opening of LA club. Believe it or not, says one former Bunny, putting on the uniform was “liberating.” Courtesy of Playboy. |
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| London - 1972 |
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| Hefner promoting the London Playboy Club, 1966 - Getty Images |
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LeRoy Neiman paints the 1970 Bunny of the Year, Gina Byrams. Courtesy of Playboy. |
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Hefner in London with 19-year-old girlfriend Barbi Benton, 1969. From Central Press/Getty Images. |
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| Chicago |
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| A manual from the 60's - courtesy of Playboy |
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Hefner (left) and Annette Funicello at the L.A. club, mid-60s. Courtesy of Playboy. |
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| Woody Allen |
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| Frank Sinatra |
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| The Beatles |
These photos are via Vanity Fair Magazine.
It was part of our past that is gone forever. Surprised there's not a movie or TV show about life as a bunny! (or is there?)I have my dad's membership card (pretty funny momento to save). Reminds me of the days when airline stewardess's had to be beautiful etc etc. I'm glad we've come a long way ladies; but we have a long way to go!
ReplyDeleteHi Ann,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I heard that there is a show or they are making a show. If not it would be a good idea. My ex-husband dated a bunny and her name was "Melon." Just seemed so glamorous to me. Definitely not a profession that a women's lib person would condone. If you look at the first pic the bunnies were not so skinny. That was a good thing!
And that you have your dad's membership card! Amazing! Elyse