The first issue was published on June 20, 1950 and featured Faye Emerson on the cover.
[1][2] Purchased by Hillman Periodicals end of January 1951, the magazine was published from the 1950s to the 1970s, following the steps of Playboy and Modern Man.
[3] One of the unique characteristics of People Today was the attractive photos of beautiful, sexy women often scantily clothed on the front and back covers.
The magazine featured many popular models such as Pat Sheehan, Mara Corday, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Elizabeth Taylor, June Blair, and Jean Carroll.
Subjects of the magazine included women, money, celebrities, and gossip.