I thought it was good timing,' Hefner told PEOPLE of the show's six seasons. The series was an instant hit, reaching more than 150 countries, Insider reported. The reality show followed the magnate's adventures with three of his girlfriends – Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson – and brought his brand to a new generation. Hefner gave fans a glimpse of his life inside the Playboy Mansion with The Girls Next Door, which came out on E! in 2005.