Category: Women of Playboy Stories By Laura Diez

Karen Christy was Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend in the 1970s in Chicago, before the final move for the Playboy brand to Los Angeles. This week on my podcast, Characters, I asked Holly Madison if there was anyone from Playboy history she’d like to still meet – Karen Christy was her response! You can find the podcast here on my channel or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find me on socials here: https://linktr.ee/literallylaurad Watch…Women of Playboy/Girls Next Door Laura Diez hosts guest conversations and shares stories and pop culture history…on SloppBoxx.Com.

Welcome to the Women of Playboy series! Starting off with “the blueprint,” the “queen bee,” Barbi Benton – Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend from 1969 – 1979, credited with finding the Los Angeles Playboy Mansion. We’ll speak about her early career, impact on the Playboy brand in the 70s, and career moves in the entertainment industry. Also, we are speaking extensively about her legendary Aspen, Colorado home, The Copper Palace, designed by architect Bart Prince. Plus, I’ll share my personal opinions on why Barbi may have never spoken negatively about Hugh Hefner and Playboy. Follow me on tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@UCHFFyn-TuvHxUPfv4fX2UYQ Time stamps: [See More…]