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Playboy TV Celebrates Silver Anniversary With Year-Long Festivities

Posted on: Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 09:00 CDT

LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy TV, the leading provider of entertainment for adults, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a string of parties across the nation. First launched in November 1982, the network helped pioneer the premium channel TV market.

Available in over 63 million homes nationwide and more than 70 countries throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia, Playboy TV has grown to be a powerhouse of subscription and on-demand programming, offering viewers a variety of genres including reality series, international travelogues and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the world of Playboy, all with the fun and sensual tone for which Playboy is known.

"At its launch, Playboy TV provided the viewer with a unique and provocative format," explained Bob Meyers, President of Media for Playboy Enterprises, Inc. "It has been at the forefront of TV programming trends, which includes producing one of the first reality series, and the channel continues to evolve in response to cultural trends as evidenced by our 'Playboy Prime' short-format block."

In honor of 25 years in broadcasting, Playboy TV recently held a celebration at the legendary Playboy Mansion, kicking off a 10 city tour that will traverse the country through the summer. For more information and to learn which cities will be hosting the anniversary celebrations, please visit http://www.playboytv.com/.

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Matt Kalinowski of Playboy Enterprises, Inc., +1-323-276-4214,mkalinowski@playboy.com; or Scott Barton, +1-323-653-5153,scott@sueprockopr.com, for Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Web site: http://www.playboytv.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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