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There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays.

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Genres: humorous

Synopsis: An extended family celebrates Christmas in the nude.

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Notes: Page 47. Illustration for ad for Columbia Records and Tapes. Appears to be Jack Davis, but is not signed.

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Santa Claus

First Line: 'After all these years of giving,' I said to myself, 'so why shouldn't I give MYSELF a present?'

Synopsis: Santa unwraps a present to himself of a lovely nude blonde woman.

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Notes: Page 123.

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Genres: fantasy, humorous

First Line: Well, I ain't no partridge in a pear tree!

Synopsis: The Satyr is embraced by a Greek sphinx (a creature with a woman's body and torso, wings, and the legs and tail of a lion.)

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Notes: Page 133. Part of "Satyr" series.

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Vargas Girl

First Line: Don't worry, Mr. Baxter. I've got another gift you won't be ABLE to exchange.

Synopsis: A girl in a man's suit jacket and high heels.

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Notes: Pages 148-149. A two-page pin-up.

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Genres: historical, humorous

Character(s): Ebenezer Scrooge

First Line: Old Ebenezer is a changed man since he had that Christmas vision.

Synopsis: Ebenezer is grabbing the serving girls at pub.

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Notes: Page 163. Parody of the character from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

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First Line: Surprise, Grandmother! We've come to spend the Christmas holidays with you.

Synopsis: An older woman's children and grandchildren drop in at an inopportune time—right in the middle of her wild nude Christmas party.

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Notes: Page 175.

Choice Cartoons of Christmas Past

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Genres: humorous

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Notes: Pages 230-235. 23 Christmas cartoons reprinted from previous issues of Playboy.

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First Line: You know what they say, old man, misery loves company.

Synopsis: A nude man and woman, each with a broken ankle, are in bed, making the most of the situation.

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Notes: Page 241.

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First Line: It would appear that all the talk about ecology and upsetting the environment is having some effect.

Synopsis: A couple walks by a duck hunter, who has a trick gun that just shoots out a flag that says "Bang!".

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Notes: Page 245.

Technical Advisor from Stag Film

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Genres: humorous

Synopsis: In a highly-detailed setting for a nude love scene for a big-budget movie, one of the directors' chairs is labeled "Technical Advisor" and has an old-style stag movie performer, complete with mask and black socks with garters.

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Notes: Page 247. A pantomime cartoon.

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First Line: Feminist backlash, I guess.

Synopsis: A line of men in business suits are carrying protest signs against women and for men's rights.

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Notes: Page 248.

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First Line: Who knows ... what evil lurks ... in the minds of men—Dr. Burnhart knows ... heh-heh-heh-heh.

Synopsis: Thinking of all the secrets that have been revealed by his patients, a psychiatrist looks in a mirror and does an imitation of the old-time radio Shadow character.

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Notes: Page 249. The opening to the Shadow radio program was ""Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!"

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First Line: This must be bear country.

Synopsis: Two cowboys ride over a ridge and see a group of all types of bears, from polar bears to pandas, huddled around a tree.

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Notes: Page 250.

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First Line: Sure, it sounds silly as hell, but until further investigation, that's it. 'We suspect a malfunction in one or more of his tiny reindeer'.

Synopsis: Police detectives give a statement to a reporter after Santa's sleigh has apparently had a disastrous crash.

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Notes: Page 251.

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First Line: All right, Senator, let's try it again from where you look up with that quizzical little smile and say, 'Slush fund? Far from it! Why, staying in office has kept me poor as a church mouse'.

Synopsis: A senator is coached on how to look and what to say on a television program.

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Notes: Page 252.

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First Line: Just remember, lady, through snow, hail, heat and all kinds of shit, the hippie postman keeps his appointed rounds.

Synopsis: A long-haired, bearded mail carrier recites his version of the postman's oath.

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Notes: Page 256.

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First Line: Actually, I'm just a part-time employee. I only work during the Christmas and New Year's party.

Synopsis: A girl is hired to provide extra "entertainment" at office parties.

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Notes: Page 261.

You Don't Have to Be Rich to Be Happy.

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Writer(s): ? [as Furlong] (signed)

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Synopsis: A rich guy and a poor guy court the same girl. The poor guy wins by saving his money and buying his girl a diamond ring from Zales Jewelers.

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Notes: Page 263. A seven-panel comic story as an ad for Zales Jewelers, Dallas, Texas. Drawn in a Peter Max-influenced style.

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First Line: And I'd like to get two broads in bed at the same time, and I'd like to spend a week in the Bahamas with Raquel Welch, and ...

Synopsis: A businessman sits on a department store Santa's knee and tells him his fantasies.

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Notes: Page 254.

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First Line: 'Rest ye merry' gentleman. Until another day.

Synopsis: A woman leaves an older man's bed with a quote from a Christmas carol.

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Notes: Page 269. Punchline is taken from "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" Christmas carol.

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First Line: I think you better assert yourself more, Pop—I'm turning into a fag.

Synopsis: A son doesn't think his father is providing a good role model.

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Notes: Page 271.

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First Line: It's got something or other to do with margarine.

Synopsis: A king and queen are puzzled when a number of average people are wearing crowns.

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Notes: Page 274. Punchline is a parody of Imperial Margazine TV commercials, where people who tasted the brand had a crown appear on their heads.

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First Line: Don't fret, punkin. He's just a kook Santa

Synopsis: A child is confused when a man in a Santa suit carries a "Save Our Trees" protest sign.

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Notes: Page 275.

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First Line: Kill!

Synopsis: A bloodthirsty child uses his Christmas building set to construct a robot and send it to kill his parents.

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Notes: Page 277.

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First Line: I knew it! The stars never lie! When I saw you, I thought, 'He's a Sagittarius and he's going to lay me,' and you did, even though you're a Libra.

Synopsis: In bed with a man at a motel, a woman is convinced that astrology signs rule her life, even when they don't.

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Notes: Page 280.

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First Line: I thought everyone from Australia knew 'Waltzing Matilda.'

Synopsis: A man is surprised when the kangaroo at the keyboard of a grand piano doesn't know Australia's unofficial national anthem.

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Notes: Page 281.

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First Line: Golly, I never dreamed sex could be so rewarding!

Synopsis: A young woman is surprised by all the Christmas gifts she received from her older lover.

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Notes: Page 285.

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First Line: I'm used to bigger things

Synopsis: A woman is not pleased when the counterculture man she is seeing has them both bathe in a washtub.

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Notes: Page 288.

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First Line: You said you were going to Chicago for the play-offs of the national crocheting competition!!!

Synopsis: A father is surprised to find his daughter is the "Playmate of the Month" fold-out.

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Notes: Page 289. Playboy at this time was based in Chicago.

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Genres: historical, humorous

First Line: I'd like you to meet the rage of Paris.

Synopsis: In 19th century Paris, a woman gains notoriety for being able to balance champagne glasses on the tips of her nipples.

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Notes: Page 291.

Hypnotism Made Easy

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Synopsis: At a bookstore, a young woman looks uneasily at a man reading "Hypnotism Made Easy."

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Notes: Page 292.

Headless Boxer

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Genres: humorous, sports

Synopsis: A boxer is carried back to his dressing room after a loss. His manager carries his head separately.

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Notes: Page 293. A pantomime cartoon.

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Writer(s): Ron Ault (signed)

Penciller(s): Ron Ault (signed)

Inker(s): Ron Ault (signed)

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Genres: humorous

First Line: That was strong grass! I've got visions of sugar plums dancing in my head.

Synopsis: Two boys are lying in bed on a snowy night.

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Notes: Page 297. The punchline refers to the poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas."

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First Line: Well, it doesn't look like 'just another phase she's going through' to ME!!

Synopsis: A father is concerned when he sees his daughter dragging a boy up the stairs by his leg.

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Notes: Page 301.

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First Line: My husband's a pig and my son's a Weatherman.

Synopsis: A frustrated middle-aged woman asks for Christmas gift advice at a department store.

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Notes: Page 303. "Pig" refers to the police and the "Weathermen" were a American left-wing terrorist organization that carried out a series of bombings, jailbreaks, and riots.

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First Line: One thing about midis ... they sure shoot the hell out of girl watching!

Synopsis: A group of men at a party look at a girl in a mid-calf length dress from the back, not realizing that the front of her dress is open and is revealing everything.

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Notes: Page 305.

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First Line: You've NEVER had V. D.? What's the matter, Lester—aren't you popular?

Synopsis: A guidance counselor is surprised by a teen boy's answer.

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Notes: Page 306.

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First Line: Before explaining our new incentive plan, I'd like you to meet Miss Allison here.

Synopsis: The head of the sales department introduces his salesmen to a sexily-dressed woman, who apparently will be part of the new incentive program.

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Notes: Page 309.

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First Line: Never mind, Mr. O'Toole. I know what your idea of exchanging gifts is.

Synopsis: A young woman wrapping gifts for a Christmas party at the nudist camp is approached by a middle-aged man who makes a suggestion.

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Notes: Page 315. Part of the "Nudist Camp" series.

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First Line: According to this article, you should still be good for twice a week.

Synopsis: A middle-aged wife reading an article in a women's magazine makes a complaint to her husband.

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Notes: Page 317.

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First Line: It's an interesting piece—genuine old casting couch I picked up at the MGM sale.

Synopsis: A wealthy man shows a young woman an antique and makes a gesture that implies that he wants to make use of it with her.

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Notes: Page 319.

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Genres: historical, humorous

First Line: The King and eye.

Synopsis: In medieval times, a short king has a tall queen, who is a cyclops.

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Notes: Page 323.

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First Line: Ma'am, when I asked for a little box, I meant something to put my purchases in.

Synopsis: The "Dirty Old Lady" is a clerk at a department store and takes a customer's request the wrong way.

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Notes: Page 327. Part of the "Dirty Old Lady" series.

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First Line: Well, it's the way he would have wanted to go—without paying.

Synopsis: A prostitute makes a comment as medics carry the body of her customer out the door.

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Notes: Page 328.

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First Line: There are other cures for insomnia, you know ...

Synopsis: A man can't sleep and wants to try a cure with the woman he's sharing a bed with.

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Notes: Page 333.

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Writer(s): Brian Savage (signed)

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Inker(s): Brian Savage (signed)

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Genres: humorous

First Line: There's still a lot of little boy in you, Mr. Brodkin.

Synopsis: A man in a chauffeur limousine sticks his tongue out at a group of people waiting at a bus stop.

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Notes: Page 336.

Aphrodisiacs

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Annie Fanny; Portnoy Alexander [Philip Roth spoof]; Ruthie

Synopsis: Spoof of Philip Roth books. Portnoy dopes sauce at a meal at Annie's with PCPA, an aphrodisiac, but he's the only one who eats the sauce, causing him to go on a sexual rampage.

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Notes: Pages 339-343. Credits read "by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder." Title from Kurtzman's records.

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Writer(s): Stan Hunt (signed)

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Inker(s): Stan Hunt (signed)

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Genres: humorous

First Line: But, Roger, EVERYBODY spends more than he earns. That's what America is FOR.

Synopsis: A woman argues with her husband as they stand outside a new car dealership.

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Reprint Notes: from The New Yorker Magazine # ? (1967)

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Notes: Back cover. Cartoon is part of an full-page ad for Dodge Charger automobiles. Cartoon is in black and white at the top of the page and contains a credit line. Rest of ad is in color.