Playboy's Playmate Review

The new year, wrote poet Edward Fitzgerald, is a time for "reviving old desires." So it is with New Year's resolve that we now recall the joys -- or rather, the Myras, Lauras, Robertas and Junes -- that unfolded before us in our past 12 Playmate-of-the-Month features. The happy and obviously rewarding search for our perfect dozen took us this year to the north woods of Canada (for two Playmates), to the sound stages of Hollywood (for two more), to a country club, a department store, a riding stable, and -- not surprisingly -- to our own Playboy Clubs. Conjuring up the pleasures of the not-so-distant past, our sentimental journey begins with a return to languid Laura Young, whom we first met on the rolling green of a golf course where she carded an impressive 36-25-36. Since appearing as our Playmate in October, Laura has attracted a national gallery as a fashion model.

Miss March: Pamela Gordon

Miss April: Roberta Lane

Miss February: Kari Knudsen

Miss November: Avis Kimble

Miss June: Merissa Mathes

Miss August: Jan Roberts

Miss May: Marya Carter

Miss September: Mickey Winters

Miss July: Unne Terjesen

Miss January: Merle Pertile

Miss December: June Cochri