COVER STORY
March is a windy month and, as January 1978 Playmate Debra Jensen discovers, it's no time to stand in front of an open window, playing the piano with one's feet. Or maybe the sudden breeze is photographer Phillip Dixon sighing as Debra coyly
adjusts her shoe.
3 PLAYBILL
9 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY
15 DEAR PLAYBOY
23 PLAYBOY AFTER HOURS
28 MOVIES
34 BOOKS
35 MUSIC
37 TELEVISION
39 COMING ATTRACTIONS
41 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR
45 THE PLAYBOY FORUM
53 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW: TED PATRICK—candid conversation
The one-man blitzkrieg against religious cults defends his methods of "de-programing"
cult members, warns of danger he thinks cults pose for America and tells of his
unsuccessful efforts to crack Jim Jones's People's Temple before the Guyana horror.
90 THE PLAYBOY REPORT ON AMERICAN MEN—survey
A unique and comprehensive study commissioned by Playboy reveals the motivations,
thoughts and aspirations of the American male in his prime years.
96 GOOD AS GOLD—fiction Joseph Heller
The hero discovers that anybody can be a big shot in Washington, as long as he
has a tall wife. An excerpt from a new novel by the author of Catch-22.
99 A DIFFERENT KIND OF CROSBY—pictorial Denise Crosby has one advantage her grandfather didn't have: She doesn't have
to sing to be entertaining. See for yourself.
104 LIFE INSIDE THE CONGRESSIONAL COOKIE JAR—article JAMES ABOUREZK
The freethinking former Senator tells about the lobbying, cajoling, arm twisting
and bullshit that made American politics unbearable for him.
107 YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART—article CRAIG VETTER
The man who brought you the death-defying "Pushed to the Edge" series
takes on a more terrifying assignment: performing at a comedy club. Complete with
the script of his routine, plus an interview with comedy-club graduate Robin Williams
(Mork to you).
108 THE NEWS IN SHOES—attire David PLATT
Sometimes the right pair of shoes can do more for a man than any other piece of
apparel.
114 THERE ARE DAYS WHEN I WISH IT HADN'T HAPPENED—article ALEX HALEY
When Roots happened, the author was in debt, but at least he could go to the laundromat
unmolested. Not that he isn't grateful; it's just that fame is so damned irreversible.
116 PRIVATE EYEFUL—playboy's playmate of the month
After learning that Oklahoman Denise McConnell is an investigator, what guy wouldn't
want to get into undercover work?
128 PLAYBOY'S PARTY JOKES—humor
130 ALL THE BIRDS COME HOME TO ROOST—fiction ... HARLAN ELLISON
Once the women in his life began coming back to him, it was like the Domino theory.
Each one led him back to the past, to the wars with his crazy ex-wife.
133 GETTING ORGANIZED—modern living
Especially for you, you messy slob, an assortment of things to help you get your
act together at home.
137 BLOODY REVOLUTION—drink EMANUEL GREENBERG
Not only are drinks made with tomato juice tasty, they're nutritious! (You say
you don't drink for the vitamins?)
138 THE PSYCHE AND THE STARTING GRID—sports KEITH W. JOHNSGARD and CHARLES
FOX
The mind of the pro racer is not like yours and mine, say the authors. For proof,
read the accompanying interview with Mario Andretti, by Peter Manso.
142 WHAT DO YOU SAY TO A NAKED CHEERLEADER? GOODBYE!—pictorial essay . .
. WALTER L. LOWE and DAN SHERIDAN
When we unwrapped pro football's side-line beauties last December, the N.F.L.
took it out on the girls. Now you have a chance to cheer for the ex-cheerleaders
who return to our pages to score a few points.
153 UNA'S LOCK—ribald classic
156 UP YOUR FIDELITY—modern living
Get more out of your stereo with these sound investments.
160 MORE DAMSELS IN DISTRESS—humor FFOLKES
Cartoons that illustrate once again that sometimes Jones comes along too late.
165 PLAYBOY'S PIPELINE
Man & woman; You, Inc.; restaurant savvy; understanding warranties.
174 PLAYBOY FUNNIES—humor
222 PLAYBOY POTPOURRI
241 PLAYBOY ON THE SCENE
Kitchen magic, auto exotica
