December 1, 1953 in Film & Television

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Events in Film & TV


Book releaseHistoric Publication

Hugh Hefner publishes 1st edition of Playboy magazine, featuring Marilyn Monroe as the magazine's 1st centerfold

Actress Marilyn Monroe
Actress
Marilyn Monroe
Playboy Founder & Businessman Hugh Hefner
Playboy Founder & Businessman
Hugh Hefner
  • WAIM (now WAXA) TV channel 40 in Anderson, SC (IND) 1st broadcast
  • WCSH TV channel 6 in Portland, ME (NBC) begins broadcasting