or


[06/08/23 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Network Expands "Secrets of" Franchise with the Return of "Secrets of Playboy" & Two New Limited Series
Newcomers "Secrets of Penthouse" and "Secrets of Miss America" are also on tap.

[via press release from A&E]

A&E'S GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY SERIES "SECRETS OF PLAYBOY" RETURNS FOR SEASON 2 TO FURTHER EXPLORE THE COMPLEX DYNAMICS OF BEING INVOLVED IN THE PLAYBOY WORLD BEGINNING JULY 10 AT 9PM

NETWORK EXPANDS THE 'SECRETS OF' FRANCHISE WITH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY EVENTS "SECRETS OF MISS AMERICA" AND "SECRETS OF PENTHOUSE" ALSO PREMIERING THIS SUMMER

New York, NY - June 8, 2023 - This summer, A&E Network expands its "Secrets Of" franchise with the return of 2022's #1 new non-fiction cable series* "Secrets of Playboy" and the premieres of new documentary events "Secrets of Miss America," and "Secrets of Penthouse." Through in-depth interviews with insiders on all levels, rare archival footage, and exclusive content, series under the "Secrets Of" banner delve into complex worlds through a modern-day lens that examines how these brands, organizations, and figures have molded our culture's view of power and sexuality.

"Season 1 of 'Secrets of Playboy' showcased A&E's best-in-class storytelling, drawing back the curtain and taking an unflinching look at the ugly truths behind a shiny exterior," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E. "We are honored to continue this brave work with Season 2, hearing from new voices and points of view, while also expanding our 'Secrets Of' franchise to further dive into unexamined worlds and shine a light on complex and difficult dynamics and legacies."

"Secrets of Playboy" - Season 2 Premieres Monday, July 10 at 9pm ET/PT

"Secrets of Playboy" unravels the glamourous mythology behind the Playboy empire and examines the far-reaching consequences of association with the brand. Reaching 18 million Total Viewers**, season 1 changed the cultural conversation around the iconic brand and its founder Hugh Hefner with shocking revelations of institutional abuse and violence dating back over five decades. Over the course of eight hours, season 2 expands the series' focus and examines the ripple effect of being involved with Playboy, exposing the blast zone, and showing how the Playboy experience continued to affect women's lives long after they finished posing for the magazine. Featuring new never-before-seen interviews with former Playmates and Playboy models, girlfriends of Hefner's, and three episodes hosted by investigative journalist and former Playboy cover model Lisa Guerrero, the series broadens its lens and examines how the Playboy's promise of sexual freedom posed a more complex reality in the outside world for the women who represented it.

"Secrets of Miss America" - New Series Premieres Monday, July 10 at 10pm ET/PT

Four-hour limited series "Secrets of Miss America" delves into the long-kept secrets of America's oldest beauty pageant, exposing the shocking scandals at its core. A cultural event once viewed by 80 million people a year, the pageant now struggles to stay relevant to a new generation of Americans whose views on beauty and sexual politics have changed drastically over the past few decades. The special analyzes whistle blower leaked emails in 2017 exposing misogyny within the Board of Directors, claims of racism in the pageant's history, the topic of mental health surrounding the competition and the banning of the controversial swimsuit competition. Told by pageant insiders including more than 20 former Miss Americas telling their stories in one documentary for the first time, whistleblowers, contemporary contestants, executives and critics, viewers get a glimpse at the cost of wearing the crown and sash and how pageant culture perpetuated racism, bullying, body shaming, and much more.

"Secrets of Penthouse" - New Limited Series Premieres Monday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 22 at 9pm ET/PT

The four-episode limited series "Secrets of Penthouse" reveals the extraordinary story behind the rise and fall of Bob Guccione, at his height one of the wealthiest men in America, who made millions with Penthouse Magazine by taking on Playboy and pushing the world of adult entertainment further than ever before. When Bob Guccione died in 2010, he had lost his entire fortune. Now, with access inside the family and to those who knew him best, many of whom have never spoken before, this series reveals the truth about Bob Guccione and explores the impact he had on those closest to him.

"Secrets of Playboy" is produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), a part of Sony Pictures Television, for A&E Network. IPC's Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Devon Graham-Hammonds, Rebekah Fry, and Matt Shanfield serve as executive producers with director and executive producer Domini Hofmann. Cristina Bishai serves as co-executive producer. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Secrets of Playboy."

"Secrets of Miss America" is produced by MGM Alternative and Lightbox for A&E Network. The docu-series is executive produced by Mark Burnett; Barry Poznick, Richard Bedser and Ailsa Orr for MGM. Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn and Suzanne Lavery are Executive Producers for Lightbox. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Secrets of Miss America."

"Secrets of Penthouse" is produced by Curious Films for A&E Network. Charlie Russell and Dov Freedman serve as executive producers for Curious Films. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Secrets of Penthouse."

Follow along at @AETV and join the conversation using #SecretsOf

All series will be available on demand and to stream on the A&E App and aetv.com

* Source: Nielsen, L+SD, Total Viewers, Cal Year 2022, excludes mini-series

** Source: Source: Nielsen Live+3, Total Viewers, SOP Season 1 & Specials across Total Day Prems/Rpts (103 telecasts): 1/24-4/010/22; Reach based on 6 min qualifier

About A&E Network

A&E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, original programming that captivates viewers and brings them to the heart of the stories that matter. Through its distinctive brand of award-winning non-fiction and documentary programming, A&E always makes entertainment an art. For more press information and photography, please visit us at press.aenetworks.com. Website: aetv.com | Twitter: @aetv | Facebook: aetv | Instagram: @aetv | TikTok: @aetv





  [june 2023]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
    


· SECRETS OF MISS AMERICA (A AND E)
· SECRETS OF PENTHOUSE (A AND E)
· SECRETS OF PLAYBOY (A AND E)





[08/26/25 - 12:06 PM]
FOX Sports Launches New FS1 Daily Studio Show "Wake Up Barstool"
Debuting Tuesday, September 2, the two-hour daily studio show airs live weekdays on FS1 from 8:00-10:00 AM ET, bringing Barstool's signature mix of unfiltered voices, candid personalities and passionate sports talk to fans nationwide.

[08/26/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of August 18: "KPop Demon Hunters" Reigns as Netflix's Most Popular Film, Claims No. 1 in Top 10
"Wednesday" stayed on top of the English TV list for a third week with Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 claiming another 13.4 million views.

[08/26/25 - 11:04 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Action-Packed Trailer and Premiere Date for "Billy the Kid" Season 3
The final season premieres Sunday, September 28 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

[08/26/25 - 11:00 AM]
Golden Globe and Emmy Award-Winner Camryn Manheim, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, Noah Reid and Sara Canning to Guest Star in FOX's Returning Captivating Crime Series "Murder in a Small Town"
The series returns Tuesday, September 23 on FOX.

[08/26/25 - 10:30 AM]
It's Time to Get Down to Business When NBC's New Series "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon" Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The 10 creatives working to disrupt the marketing profession in NBC's newest innovative business competition series have been revealed.

[08/26/25 - 10:04 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Renewed for a Second Season
Fred Armisen will join the cast as a legendary gambling savant with an uncanny ability to read people like cards.

[08/26/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "I Love LA," From Creator and Star Rachel Sennott, Debuts November 2
An ambitious friend group navigates life and love in LA.

[08/26/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents the Official Emmy Awards Pre-Show, "ET: Live on the Emmys Red Carpet"
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will bring audiences up close with television's biggest names as they arrive, turn heads with red carpet looks and reflect on what it means to be part of TV's most prestigious night.

[08/26/25 - 08:43 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer & New Images for "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"
All eight episodes of the limited series will be available to stream October 16.

[08/26/25 - 08:24 AM]
"Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One": Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Draws ESPN's Second-Largest Audience of MLB Season: 2,572,000 Viewers
The game peaked with 2,889,000 viewers at 8:15 p.m. ET, according to Nielsen.

[08/26/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's Upcoming Preschool Slate Featuring New "Ms. Rachel," The "Sesame Street" Date Announcement, New Games, and More!
Start the school year off with all of your kids' favorite friends on Netflix with all-new episodes from "Ms. Rachel" (September 1), "Sesame Street" (November 10), "Gabby's Dollhouse" (November 17) and so much more on Netflix.

[08/26/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Lowdown" - Official Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David - FX
The series follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.

[08/26/25 - 07:33 AM]
BBC and Showtime Reveal First Look Images from Season Two of "Dreaming Whilst Black" from A24 and Big Deal Films
The new season finds Kwabena at the start of his professional career in a new era: the age of diversity, equity and inclusion, where empowering marginalized voices are seemingly at the top of everyone's agenda.

[08/26/25 - 07:10 AM]
ESPN Reveals 2025-26 College Football Commentator Roster; Top Teams Return for Another Season
The network will deploy more than two dozen teams of commentators, analysts and reporters to cover the season from August's Week 0 kickoff through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami in January 2026.

[08/26/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for the Engrossing Investigative Thriller "The Savant"
The eight-episode thriller will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, September 26 followed by one new episode every Friday through November 7.