Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party aired in 1979. It was hosted by Richard Dawson and featured celebrity guests like James Caan and Jim Brown, and had performances from The Chuck Mangione Quartet and The Village People.
A devoted Democrat, Christie Hefner grew up campaigning with her mother for Democratic candidates Hubert Humphrey and Paul Douglas, and was even a Jimmy Carter delegate to the 1980 Democratic Convention.
Christie Hefner helped to negate the feminist belief that Playboy embodied sexism and misogyny. Once president, she publicly backed the ERA (Equal Rights Advocates) and abortion rights with speeches and fund-raisers.
When Christie Hefner became president, she pointed out to her father that without the income from gambling, Playboy Enterprises Inc. would have lost money every year that Derick Daniels was president.
During the AIDS crisis, Playboy focused on publishing scientific facts about the virus while combating myths. They also urged preventative measures to its readers: do not share needles, avoid prostitutes, and use condoms.