Playboy Magazine May 1979 vol.26, no.5 Weight ≈ 580g Cheryle Larsen photographed by Tom Staebler Inspired by The Private Life of Marilyn Monroe in this issue, Executive Art Director Tom Staebler used Chicago model Cheryle Larsen to re-create the blonde bombshell. He gave her a Monroe hair style, beauty mark and glossy red lips, which he asked her to part invitingly. You obviously accepted the invitation. California Girl may playmate michele drake is living proof that the beach boys were right Michele Drake with the gatefold photographed by Tigge Studios Michele Drake Wendy/Walter Carlos interviewed by Arthur Bell with photography by Vernon L. Smith a candid conversation with the "switched- on bach" composer who, for the first time, reveals her sex-change operation and her secret life as a woman Dan Rather interviewed by Nancy Collins with photography by Larry Williams the co-star of "60 minutes" describes the hardships of being a crack newsman—and the unexpected joys of being a sex object Photography by : Ken Marcus for the past five years ken marcus has been photographing beautiful women for playboy. herewith, a selection of the best Daina House, Constance Money, Janis Schmitt, Janet Quist, Suzanne Marie Passi, Nancy Cameron, Gail Stanton, Lillian Müller, Janis Schmitt, Sondra Theodore, Constance Money, Martha Smith and Hope Olson Foreign Sex Stars essay by Bruce Williamson we're as patriotic as the next one,but there's something special about these movie lovelies from other lands that doesn't need subtitles Eleonora Vallone, Sonia Braga, Catherine Serre, Sirpa Lane, Leonora Fani, Dalila Di Lazzaro and Nitza Shaul Laura Gemser Playbill The World Of Playboy - hef sightings, mansion frolics and nightlife notes Dear PlayboyPlayboy After Hours - a guy's guide to what's hip and what's happening The Playboy Advisor The Playboy Forum - a continuing dialogue on contemporary issues between playboy and its readers White Lies (fiction) by Paul Theroux illustrated by Dennis Magdich Dry Manhattan (accessories) with photography by Jim Matusik The Private Life Of Marilyn Monroe (memoir) by Lena Pepitone and William Stadiem, illustrated on heavy coverstock paper by Dennis Magdich Past Their Prime (sports) by Roger Kahn illustrated by Eraldo Carugati Working The Street (article) by Jules Siegel illustrated by Milou Hermus Smart New Hot-Shots (modern living) cameras reviewed by Don Sutherland with photography by Richard Izui Playboy's Party Jokes (humor) with LeRoy Neiman's Femlin The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Eater (article) by Rudolph Chelminski illustrated by Palladini Playboy's Spring And Summer Fashion Forecast (attire) by David Platt with photography by Mario Casilli I Was A Military-Industrial Complex (article) by Arthur T. Hadley illustrated by Enos Yogurt (food) by Emanuel Greenberg Lady Chastity's Last Stand (fiction) by Philip Cioffari illustrated by Martin Hofffman A True Account Of A Swearing Doctor's Marriage (ribald classic) illustreated by Brad Holland Acting Out (article) by D. Keith Mano Playboy Funnies (humor) Wendy/Walter Carlos Photography by Vernon L. Smith Playboy's Pipeline - tips on keeping your lifestyle in high gear Man & Women - How To Buy A Used Sports Car - Travel Agents Tourism, And You - A Guide To Imported Brews Playboy Potpourri - people, places, objects and events of interest or amusement what's happening, where it's happening and who's making it happen Fashion, Style, Gear, Grapevine with Olivia Newton-John, Playboy's Roving Eye and Sex News Michele Drake appears in "Sex in Cinema" November 1979. Wendy Carlos, a musician and composer, was formerly known as Walter Carlos. He underwent sex reassignment surgery in 1972 to become Wendy. "Switched-On Brandenburgs" was released in 1979, the first under the name Wendy Carlos. All subsequent albums and re-issues of pre 1975 albums have been released under the name Wendy Carlos. Dan Rather was interviewed, January 1984 and again as part of the "60 Minutes" interview for the March 1985 issue. Marilyn Monroe is the December 1953 Sweetheart. The Honda CX500 Custom motorcycle is advertised over pages 50 - 51 with an excellent "fashion shoot" style photo - very different to the norm. The Nikon FE 35mm SLR camera is advertised on page 65 and the Olympus OM-1 & OM-2 on page 275. 294 pages of period adverts, pin ups and articles with lots of quality photographs and illustrations. For more, visit www.playboy.com. This fan site is not in anyway associated with the Playboy organization. Page Design ©   AR   Designated trademarks and brands are the copyright of their respective owners. E&OE