The
cable network is scheduling to air Cathouse � a
behind-the-scenes look at a house of prostitution � in the highly
coveted time slot on Dec. 8, immediately following the last
Sopranos episode.
HBO installed cameras throughout the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in
Nevada, to capture life at one of the country's largest brothels,
where 200 prostitutes ply their trade.
"You're going to see things you won't believe," said Dennis Hof,
owner of the Bunny Ranch. "You'll see a 22-year-old virgin who was
taken there by his mother. You'll see porn star Sunset Thomas."
An HBO spokeswoman confirmed that the cable network was airing
Cathouse, but would not discuss specifics. Prostitution is
legal in Lyon County, just outside Carson City, where the Bunny
Ranch is located.
Forty Bunny Ranch clients signed consent forms to appear on the
HBO show. "Of course, in my business, confidentiality is a big
issue," Hof said.
"That's why we had our madam tell clients that we were filming a
TV documentary," Hof said. "In an age where folks do all sorts of
things on reality TV shows, I'm not surprised that most of our
customers didn't mind that they were being filmed."
'Jesse Ventura Had Sex
Here'
The Moonlight Bunny Ranch has a long and colorful history. The
establishment began operations in 1955 � 17 years before
prostitution was legalized in Lyon County.
 Jesse Ventura mentions the Bunny Ranch
in his autobiography. (Moonlite Bunny Ranch)
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Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura mentions the Bunny Ranch in his
autobiography, and a sign outside proudly boasts, "Governor Jesse
Ventura Had Sex Here!"
When Hof purchased the establishment in 1993, he vowed to make it
America's premier house of ill repute, installing a helicopter
landing pad, among other capital improvements.
Big names in porn, like Hustler publisher Larry Flynt and
star Ron Jeremy, are regular guests.
At the door, John Wayne Bobbitt and Joey Buttafucco have worked,
at points, as official greeters.
The Sopranos, now in its fourth season, is more popular
than ever. This season's premiere episode drew 13.4 million people,
the biggest audience for any non-sports show in cable TV history.
On the HBO drama, Tony Soprano's gangster crew operate from the
Bada Bing strip club in New Jersey, which serves as a cover for
their crime syndicate, and that includes illegal prostitution. 
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