Playgirl # 127, December 1983 Magazine

FEATURES
12 PEOPLE: RICK JAMES by Mark Rowland
The Sultan of Funk deliberately evokes the image of a slick pop Superman, a cool outlaw and a hot lover.
42 LOVE ON THE REBOUND by Helen Anthony
Going solo after a breakup is no easy thing. But hopping right into another affair can hurt more than help.
52 THE YEAR IN SEX
We fondly recall the libidinous high jinks, hunks and amorous antics that warmed the cockles of our hearts.
86 SECRETS by Thomas Newton
Pssst! Can you keep one? Your relationship stands a better chance of surviving if the answer is yes.
106 WHAT WOMEN HATE ABOUT MEN
by Genevieve Richardson
Tongue-in-cheek cartoons aimed at our nearest and dearest. They're nice, but there are some times ...
SPECIAL SECTION
HOW TO GET YOUR FINANCIAL ACT TOGETHER FOR 1984
34 GETTING YOUR FINANCIAL ACT TOGETHER
By planning ahead you can get the upper hand on money.
35 BUDGETING MADE EASY
Map out the ebb and flow, and keep a lid on spending.
36 HOW TO SAVE TAX DOLLARS NOW
There are ways to turn your return into a dollar-saver.
36 HOW TO INVEST WITH (NEXT TO) NO MONEY
Go ahead—take a gamble. You have plenty to gain.
38 THE BEST BANK FOR YOU
Find out who has the best home for your funds.
40 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING THAT DOESN'T BLOW YOUR '84 BUDGET
Tis the season to be frugal—for your own good.
PROFILE
28 HARRISON FORD by Mark Rowland
Despite his awesome success, this Hollywood handymanturned-galactic-hero keeps his footing on terra firma.
WARM BODIES
46 CHRISTOPHER ATKINS
TV's Dallas has found a hot new heartthrob.
59 JOE INGRAM
You'll find our Man for December anywhere the action is.
68 CENTERFOLD ROUNDUP
Just for you—a review of the year's dazzling dozen.
110 SNAPSHOTS
Season's greetings from Geoffrey, Larry and Jack.
FASHION AND BEAUTY
77 CHRISTMAS PRESENCE by Ann Field
All that glitters in a traditional season of sensations: fur trim, rhinestones, taffeta and black satin.
FICTION
116 THE SUGAREES by Maureen McCoy
They were good, could have been stars maybe, until that double crossin' Little Elvis lip-synced his treachery.
DEPARTMENTS

4 LETTERS
6 ADVICE by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D.
8 INSIDE
11 LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES by Laura Meyers
14 QUIZ by Sherry Suib Cohen
18 UPDATE
18 GROOMING by Ann Field
18 HEALTH by Nancy Friedman
19 DIET by Judie Lewellen
19 EXERCISE
21 FILM by Molly Haskell
22 BOOKS by David Thomson
23 MUSIC by Mark Rowland
26 GOSSIP by Bette Noire
66 STARSCOPE by Elizabeth
89 EROTICA
96 PLAYGIRL FUNNIES
128 COMING UP