Playboy September 1981

COVER STORY It's easy to see why Bo Derek (making her third PLAYBOY cover appearance) brings out the beast in men—and vice versa. Here s Bo, as Jane, hanging out in the jungle with C.J. the orangutan, supporting-cast member in the Dereks' upcoming film Tarzan, the Ape Man (starring and produced by Bo; directed by John, who also shot the cover). For more of the remarkable Bo, see Tarzan & Bo (page 146). 5 PLAYBILL 11 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY 15 DEAR PLAYBOY 21 REVIEWER'S NOTEBOOK: THE HYPE REPORT ON MALE SEXUALITY BY JAMES R. PETERSEN 27 PLAYBOY AFTER HOURS 33 BOOKS Showing Off: a hilarious send-up of Eighties snobbery; Erdman's doomsday, again. 34 MOVIES Spielberg's Raiders and Brooks's History of the World—sure-fire hits; Joh(Halloween, The Fog) Carpenter's Escape from New York's a spine tingler. 40 MUSIC Steely Dan's Donald Fagen on why they don't tour; New Wave Roundup: a fan's survival guide. 46 COMING ATTRACTIONS Sly Stallone's slated as Streetcar's beefy Stanley Kowalski; Hollywood wraps c slew of horror-film spoofs; sorry, no Airplane! sequel this year. 49 PLAYBOY'S TRAVEL GUIDE STEPHEN BIRNBAUM Europe-bound tourists are in for a pleasant surprise: It's called purchasing power. 51 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR 55 THE PLAYBOY FORUM 65 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW: JAMES A. MICHENER—candid conversation ... The best-selling author—his mammoth sagas include such blockbusters as The Source, Hawaii and Centennial—discusses the millions he's made and given away, several uncomfortably close skirmishes with death, his wives, his friends and other writers. 94 RUTHLESS MOTHERS: MONEY, VALUES AND THE GIMME DECADE—article DONALD R. KATZ In the past decade, the baby-boom generation has found its ideas about money up for grabs. So it traded antimaterialism for a psychology of entitlement: If I'm not doing something worth while, at least I can make some money. A provocative look at this card-carrying (American Express, that is) group who'll do almost anything for a buck. 96 JERRY RUBIN'S RADICAL MOVEMENT Once upon a time, he said money is violence; now he says it's power. He oughta know. 97 ARE YOU RUTHLESS ENOUGH TO GET RICH TODAY?—quiz ASA BABER Before you answer in the affirmative, fella, better take the test. 101 GIRLS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE—pictorial Never mind what they say about the changing South—the girls are as beautiful as ever. The first of a two-part feature showcasing the lovely ladies of the Southeast. Now you'll see why the South will rise again and again. 110 RABBIT IS RICH—fiction JOHN UPDIKE In this excerpt from Updike's latest novel, we once again encounter Rabbit Angstrom, the familiar suburbanite, who has turned middle-aged—much to his chagrin. He's finding his friends, his marriage, his country club—not to mention his golfing partners sexy young spouse—a little more than he can take. 112 CANVAS ON CANVAS—modern living Sturdy, collapsible furniture made to stand up under pressure wherever you take it. 116 FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH—memoir CAMERON CROWE Remember home room, guys called Rat and teachers with names like Mr. Hand? Remember cheerleaders? Our young-looking reporter donned a disguise and revisited—after seven years—his secondary stomping grounds to re-experience a few primary lessons. 118 BELTED BEAUTY—playboy's playmate of the month Karate expert Miss September knows how to handle all kinds of admirers, and for showstopper Susan Smith, there's no end to the crowds. 128 PLAYBOY'S PARTY JOKES—humor 131 BACK TO CAMPUS—attire DAVID PLATT The look for the upcoming school year is casual—and classy. 137 THE EVOLUTION OF THE MORAL MAJORITY—humor .... DEREK PELL Can those ideas you've had about the sudden emergence of the new right. You're about to get a look at the prehistoric origins of amoebus cretinusa.k.a. the Moral Majority—according to the wacky Pell. The Creation story will never be the same. 141 PLAYBOY'S PIGSKIN PREVIEW—sports ANSON MOUNT Our expert's annual forecast for the season's collegiate gridiron action. 146 TARZAN & BO—pictorial essay There's more to Bo, says hubby John Derek, than meets the eye (though we've always thought that was enough). Now John's director of and Bo's Jane in—and producer of—a swinging remake of the classic Tarzan, the Ape Man. Here are some sensational outtakes from the film, plus exclusive PLAYBOY shots, and a bonus—a Tarzan and Bo poster. 163 WHAT MAKETH A MAN?—ribald classic 167 THE MILKY WAY—drink EMANUEL GREENBERG These smooth, new cream liqueurs are out of this world. 170 PLAYBOY FUNNIES—humor 218 PLAYBOY POTPOURRI 249 PLAYBOY ON THE SCENE Valoroso valises; tough boots—the real kind; cruising in a De Lorean; Grapevine; Sex News.