Many young actors and models appeared in Playgirl before hitting mainstream fame.
The premiere issue of Playgirl in May 1973 was an instant phenomenon, . By the late 1970s, the magazine boasted a massive circulation of roughly 1.5 million copies per issue. Early centerfolds, such as actor Lyle Waggoner, instantly became cultural talking points. The Celebrity Era: Star-Studded Covers i--- Playgirl Magazine Pdf