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In 1980s America, Penthouse hits its stride as a top magazine. Following Guccione's "Caligula" debut, moral outrage arises. Publishing nude Vanessa Williams photos sparks uproar but boosts sales.

In the 1980s, Penthouse is at its height as one of the most successful magazines in America. Following the release of Bob Guccione's infamous Roman porno epic "Caligula," Penthouse faces a moral backlash from both the religious right and feminist left. Always keen to push boundaries, Guccione publishes nude pictures of the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams, triggering a public outcry while sending sales skyrocketing.