The Butler Did It: My Wild Nights at the Playboy Mansion
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Leland Douglas000days
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A true behind the scenes memoir of working at the Playboy Mansion during its 1980s heyday.
Backers: 208
Average Pledge Per Backer: $83
Funded: $17,185 of $22,000
Dates: Mar 2nd -> Apr 11th (40 days)
Project By: Leland Douglas
Backers: 208
Average Pledge Per Backer: $83
Funded: $17,185 of $22,000
Dates: Mar 2nd -> Apr 11th (40 days)
Project By: Leland Douglas
$17,185
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 11 @ 12:03 -0400 GMT
78%
of goal
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Latest News
THANK YOU 
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
My heart is warmed by your kindness and generosity. It has been a wild journey. A lot of hard work and some frustration but in the end it was worth it just to feel so supported. Bless you all. Leland (Read More)
We've reached $15,000! We might actually get there!
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, everyone! You are beautiful. Here's another except for you. One night the phone rang and some guy named Bob with a pickup truck twang said, "Is Debbie there?" I glanced at a note taped to the phone that read: “Do NOT put any calls... (Read More)
2 Days Left. Will we Make it?
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you very much for your pledges, all of you. Tell your rich friends. They'll wanna know about this exciting invitation. Here is another excerpt for you lovely supporters. More than anything else, the Playboy Mansion was known for its parties.... (Read More)
This is where it happens
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
7 days left! Will we make it? We’re within range—but on Kickstarter, “almost” doesn’t count. So here’s what I’m doing this week: pushing harder than I have so far. It's not something I'm comfortable doing. But I'd like to see this book... (Read More)
We're close. I need a quick favor
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We’re at $13,000 with 10 days to go. First, thank you. You're awesome. You’re the reason this is even possible. Seeing who shows up to support this project has been genuinely heartwarming. If this book is going to happen, it’ll be because a... (Read More)
Approaching the deadline!
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to tell you all how much I appreciate your support. It's very heartwarming. We're still just over halfway to the goal, so please get the word out and let's make this book happen! (Read More)
We're halfway to our goal!
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your suppport, all of you. It's very heartwarming. And I'd really like to make this book available to you all, so I hope we can carry this campaign over the finish line. There is still a ways to go, so please tell your friends,... (Read More)
We've reached $10K! Two weeks to go. Here's a free except from the book!
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Playboy Mansion essentially ran like a private club where everything was free. There were about a hundred of Hef’s “friends" who were allowed onto the property anytime, day or night and made to feel as if they could ask for anything they... (Read More)
A brief sample from the book!
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This is the opening page of the book. 2:00 a.m. in the Playboy Mansion. The party’s over. The guests are gone. And the night is just getting started. That call from Penny? That’s how it begins. What followed were five years of strange, funny,... (Read More)
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March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be going LIVE on Facebook tonight to discuss the writing of my book and answer your questions about THE BUTLER DID IT: MY WILD NIGHTS AT THE PLAYBOY MANSION. I hope to see you there! 7:30 PM PDT Thursday March 19... (Read More)
What do you think?
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just messing around with some cover ideas. (Read More)
New video! New thanks!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all very, very much for your pledges. It is truly appreciated. You guys are awesome! I am writing hard, adding new chapters and details to the book now that I know so many people are interested in the story. On a side note, I created a... (Read More)
Kickstarter Just Chose Us as a “Project We Love”
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up to some exciting news this morning. Kickstarter has selected The Butler Did It: My Wild Nights at the Playboy Mansion as a “Project We Love.” That means the editorial team at Kickstarter personally chose the project as one of the... (Read More)
Kickstarter Has Chosen Us as a “Project We Love”
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m excited to share that Kickstarter has selected The Butler Did It as a Project We Love, highlighting it as a standout creative project on the platform. Thank you to the 80+ backers who helped get us this far. Your early support made this... (Read More)
We've crossed 25%! Thank you!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to thank you for your support. We're at over 25% with 80 backers, and we're well on our way to making this book happen. Thank you to everyone who believed in this project early. If you've already backed the campaign, the biggest... (Read More)
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