Playboy After Dark - S01E02 - Roman Polanski, Sharon Tate, Della Reese, Don Adams - July 24, 1968

Roman Polanski (director of “Rosemary’s Baby’) Sharon Tate (actress, wife of Roman Polanski) Della Reese sings “No Experience Necessary,“ “I Gotta Be Me“ and “Don’t Build Your World Around A Man“ Vic Damone - “Come Back To Me and A Place For Us (Theme From “Romeo & Juliet“)“ Don Adams (comedian, from “Get Smart“) Bill Dana (comedian) Jackie Gayle (comedian) The Collectors - “One Act Play“ and “Lydia Purple“ -- Playboy After Dark followed much the same style as Hefner’s earlier show, Playboy’s Penthouse (1959–1960), which had been taped at WBKB-TV in Chicago (now WLS-TV). The show portrayed a “typical“ party at Hefner’s place, complete with Playboy Playmates and celebrities, who would then chat with Hefner and perform for the party. Guests included Barbi Benton, Joe Cocker, Ike & Tina Turner, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis, Peter Lawford, Buddy Rich, Harry Nilsson, Grateful Dead, Moms Mabley, Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, Three Dog Night, Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad, James Brown, Iron Butterfly, Linda Ronstadt, Jack Jones and others.