Secrets of Penthouse

S01E03 The Madman

As the 1990s dawn, Penthouse enjoys immense popularity, prompting Bob Guccione to pursue extravagant investments like cryogenics and an Atlantic City casino, which he later sells to Donald Trump. Bob's youngest son, Nick, convinces him to explore video production, but the project fails, leading to Bob ousting Nick from the company, causing significant emotional distress for his son. Simultaneously, Bob's interactions with the Penthouse 'Pets' take a troubling and sinister twist, highlighting the darker aspects of his empire’s success.