ON THE COVER Charlie Sheen with newly crowned Pet of the Year Julie Strain, photographed by
Mario Casilli. Julie is wearing her Oleg Cassini gown.
FEATURES
18 FAST FORWARD
"Sounds," by Wayne Robins; "Longevity," by Sharon Chester-Taxin;
"Spirits," by Lavada Blanton.. "Film," by Marcia Pally
34 PENTHOUSE SEARCHSTAKES
Presented by Classic Roadster Cobra
35 FASHION
"Formalwear Fantasies," by Lynn Kearcher; photographs by Michel Tcherevkoff
41 VIEW FROM THE TOP
Emily Prager; Alan Dershowitz; Gary Null; Gregg Keizer
46 TODAY'S MEN
By Shere Hite. Based on an exclusive Penthouse poll, our readers respond to the
demands and changes that have resulted from 25 years of feminism.
74 THE SCANDAL THAT WON'T DIE
Secrets of Iran-contra in the first major Western interview with legendary Israeli
intelligence operative Ya 'akov Nimrodi; by On Hofmekler
82 BEAUTY & THE PRIESTS
"Marriage" with an archbishop; philandering priests; and the lesbian
nun. Vicki Long's unforgettable story, as reported by Art Harris.
104 CHARLIE'S ANGLES
Hollywood star Charlie Sheen reveals his secret passion; profile by Allan Sonnenschein.
124 ELVIS RETURNS
The King lives—in another dimension! Hans Holzer's description of a spine-tingling
séance.
154 U.S.A. CONFIDENTIAL
Is ERic Douglas a really bad guy or just a victim of other bad people? Report
by Sharon Churcher
171 HAPPY GNU YEAR
Satire by Bill Lee
DEPARTMENTS
6 HOUSECALL
8 FORUM
30 SMART SEX
32 CALL ME MADAM
58 DREAMS & DIVERSIONS
102 VIETNAM VETERANS ADVISER
142 PET OF THE YEAR GIFTS
148 RIGHT STUFF
153 HOFMEKLER'S PEOPLE
157 HARD TIMES
160 PARTING SHOT
188 JACKIE MARTLING'S JOKE BOOK
198 X-RATED VIDEO