dollar empire

Since "Jon & Kate Plus 8" premiered in 2007, the super-sized family has morphed into a multimillion-dollar empire, complete with merchandise, books and a loyal fan base that follows their every move.

Hugh Hefner founded "Playboy" magazine 55 years ago and turned the adult-oriented publication into a multimillion-dollar empire.

CNN anchor John Roberts recently sat down with Hefner, now 82, and talked about his new book, "Mr.