My name is Per Jonsson, a Swedish guy who was a teenager during the seventies, and this site
is dedicated to one of my favorite persons in the whole world,
Barbi Benton. To some of you she might be mostly known for being seen in
Playboy in the early seventies (and in 1985), and for being Hugh Hefner's
companion for several years, and to some of you she might be known for her
appearances in movies and on television. But to me, Barbi is most of all
a country-style singer, whom I appreciate very much! I love her voice! So,
this is mainly a tribute to Barbi Benton, the singer, even though I have
included information about her movies, her Playboy issues, photos, posters,
and other things from my private collection, as well. Simply click on the
various links in the menu to the left!
Note that this site only shows items that I own myself, so if you feel that
a record, a movie, or something else, is missing here, that only means that
I don't have that item in my collection. And regarding the Playboy issues -
I am not showing any nude photos at this site. I have only scanned the
covers for reference purposes.
Barbi appears on ten different albums, that I know of (eight in her own name,
and two various artists albums), and also on a number of singles. I have all of
those albums and eleven singles in my collection. One of the ten albums is a
Swedish re-release of "Barbi Doll" from 1978 (see below).
Albums in my collection:
Click on a picture to see a larger version, and to get information
about song titles, producers, and other interesting information!
Comments: The single version of "Ain't that just the way", recorded
in 1976, differs from the album version recorded in 1978. The single
version is slightly more up-tempo, and I prefer that version myself.
The various artists album Playboy Records Artists contains the
single version of that song, plus both songs from the single with Barbi
and Mickey Gilley, and "The Teddy Bear Song" from Barbi Doll.
Click on the pictures above to get more info about each record.
In 1976 "Ain't that just the way" was sung by Barbi in
an episode of "McCloud", called "Park Avenue Pirates".
Grew up in: Sacramento, CA, USA, from the age of 2.
Eye color: Green.
Hair color: Dark brown.
Occupation: Actress, model, singer, composer.
Marital status: Married, two children.
Current residence: Carbondale, Colorado.
Playboy pin-up and cover girl in the early '70s and 1985.
Hugh Hefner's steady companion 1969-1976.
How strange as it may seem, Barbi was never "Playmate of the Month"...
Below is a list of Barbi's appearances on film, TV and theatre.
"Playboy's 50th Anniversary" (TV, 2003), as herself.
"Entertainment Tonight" (TV, 2002), as herself.
"Playboy: The party continues" (TV, 2000), as herself.
"Hugh Hefner: Once upon a time" (TV, 1992), as herself.
"Barbi Benton Presents: Stripper of the Year" (TV, ca 1990), intro-host.
"Barbi Benton Presents: Best Buns On The Beach" (TV, ca 1990), intro-host.
"Riptide" (TV, 1986), playing "Gina Potter" in episode "Playing Hardball" (episode # 3.17).
"Murder, She Wrote" (TV, 1986) playing "Sue Beth" in episode "Murder in the Electric Cathedral" (episode # 2.16).
"Safe at home" (TV, ca 1985) playing "Connie Simpson" in episode "Old flame".
"And the Wall Came Tumbling Down" (TV, 1984) playing "Caroline Trent".
"Schulmädchen '84" (Movie, 1984, composer).
"Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" (TV, 1984) playing "Susan Lancaster" in episode "Catfight" (episode # 2.4).
"Deathstalker" (Movie, 1983), playing "Codille".
"Matt Houston" (TV, 1983) playing "Ava Randolph" in episode "Purrfect Crime" (episode # 1.13).
"The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour" (TV, 1983) playing "Guest Panelist".
"Celebrity Daredevils" (TV, 1983), as herself (driver in a demolition derby).
"I love my life" (Theatre, 1982). The play was held January 12-24 at the La Mirada Civic Theatre in California.
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1982), playing "Courtney/Miss Winslow" in episodes "House of dolls" and "Wuthering heights".
"Dean Martin at the Wild Animal Park" (TV, 1982), performer.
"Circus of the Stars #7" (TV, 1982), performer.
"Magic with the Stars" (TV, 1982), as herself.
"Hospital Massacre" (Movie, 1981), playing "Susan Jeremy".
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1981), episodes "The Devil and Mr. Roarke", "Ziegfeld Girls" and "Kid Corey Rides Again".
"The Love Boat" (TV, 1981), playing "Cathy Somms" in episodes "The nudist from Sunshine Gardens", "Eye of the beholder" and "Bugged".
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1981), playing "Marsha Garnett/Carla Baines" in episodes "The man from yesterday" and "World's most desirable woman".
"CHiPs" (TV, 1981) playing "Sal" in episode "Ponch's Angels", part 1 and 2 (episodes # 4.14/15).
"Lobo" (TV, 1981) playing country singer "Kitty Rhinestone" in episode "The Cowboy Connection".
"Bowzer" (TV, 1981), as herself.
"For the love of it" (Movie, 1980), playing "Anita Carney".
"Charlie's Angels" (TV, 1980), playing "Toni Green" in episode "Island Angels" (episode # 5.5).
"Circus of the Stars #5" (TV, 1980), performer.
"When The Whistle Blows" (TV, 1980), playing "Dixie" in episode "Beauty Pageant" (episode # 1.6).
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1980), playing "Molly Delahanti" in episodes "The love doctor", "Pleasure palace" and "Possessed".
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1980), playing "Erica Clark" in episodes "Playgirl" and "Smith's Valhalla".
"Doug Henning's World of Magic III" (TV, 1980), guest in magic show.
"The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" (TV, 1980), guest.
"A Country Christmas" (TV, 1979), performer.
"Circus of the Stars #4" (TV, 1979), performer.
"Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes IV" (TV, 1979), Barbi vs. Leif Garrett in a swimming match.
"The Love Boat" (TV, 1979) playing "Lucy" in episodes "Not now, I'm dying", "Eleanor's return" and "Too young to love".
"Vega$" (TV, 1979), playing "Holly" in episode "Design For Death" (episode # 2.5).
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1979), playing "Bunny Kelly" in episodes "Baby" and "Marathon: Battle of the sexes".
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1978), playing "Dee Dee Verona" in episodes "The Appointment" and "Mr. Tattoo".
"The Hollywood Squares" (TV, 1978) playing "Guest Panelist".
"America 2Night" (TV, 1978), as herself, receiving the UBS Liftetime Achievement Award.
"The Love Boat" (TV, 1978) playing "Kiki Atwood" in episode "Marooned", part 1 and 2 (episodes # 2.26/27).
"The Love Boat" (TV, 1978) playing "Brigitte" in episodes "Computerman", "Parlez-Vous" and "Memories of you".
"Fantasy Island" (TV, 1978) playing "Shirley Russell" in episode "Poof, you're a movie star" (episode # 1.12).
"Murder at the Mardi Gras" (TV, 1978) as herself.
"Sugar Time!" (TV, 1977), playing "Maxx Douglas".
"Nashville on the road" (TV, 1975), artist.
"McCloud" (TV, 1975), playing "Shannon Forbes" in episode "Park Avenue Pirates".
"The American Bandstand" (TV, 1975), guest artist.
"The Third Girl from the Left" (TV, 1973), playing "Melanie".
"The Great American Beauty Contest" (TV, 1973) as Miss Iowa.
"The Midnight Special" (TV, 1973), as herself.
"Marcus Welby, M.D." (TV, 1972), playing "Liz" in episode: "We'll Walk Out of Here Together" (episode # 4.3).
"Naughty Cheerleader" (Movie, 1972), playing "Lynn Keefe".
"Hee Haw" (TV, 1969), as herself.
"Playboy After Dark" (TV, 1968), as herself.
"The Sonny & Cher Show" (TV, when?), as herself.
"L'Uomo del colpo perfetto (Movie, 1968), as girl in bed.
If you have a record with Barbi, or an original photo of her, that
you are willing to sell, and that is not already in my collection,
please let me know!
I can pay using Visa or PayPal if the price is right!
I collect all kinds of Barbi Benton stuff, so if you have something that
you think might interest me, or if you have some additional information
about Barbi, that you feel would fit here, don't hesitate to contact me!
Tell me your story about Barbi
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