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In this episdoe I interview the Queen of Hollywood Dead, Jackie Gainy of Tragic Hollywood, Beautiful, Glamorous, and Dead and Tragic Hollywood, Beautiful, Glamorous, and Still Dead. Links below to FB and Instagram. We discuss some of our favorite stars who have moved on from having their names in lights—to a more permeant marque--Enjoy! Please follow Tragic Hollywood, Beautiful, Glamorous and Dead on FB: https://bit.ly/3cV4aCO and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hkIovB

This week I’ve carefully selected many rare clips of those who knew Marilyn—such as: Co-star’s, Photographers, Directors and Friends--just to name a few that I’ve compiled for you. It provides a unique perspective or a slice of life have you—of what Marilyn allowed to be revealed in her professional and/or private life. I guess the importance of this episode is that we should honor Marilyn’s career and her extraordinary life--Enjoy! *Full list of those included in today's show is on...

This week we revisited 1955 in New York at the Friars Club with the celebrity roast of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis--an exclusive and legendary organization of musicians, comedians, and entertainers established 1904. Special guest for the evening would be none other than our Marilyn Monroe—who was escorted by Milton Greene—with master of ceremonies Uncle Miltie—Milton Burle. Enjoy!

We revisit the April 1960 recorded George Belmont interview with Marilyn Monroe. This is an audio gem and I hope you find it as special as I do--Enjoy.

Join me as we re-visit September 13, 1953 airing of The Jack Benny Show. Jack the forever 39 year old swoons over the dreamy starlet on her live television debut. Enjoy!

Join, me as we revisit Marilyn Monroe's interview with Edward R. Murrow. As the house guest of photographer, Milton H. Greene and his wife, Amy welcome the camera's into their Connecticut home on April 8, 1955--Enjoy!

This week we briefly highlight the 36 years that Marilyn gave us and we hear from some of our members who want to wish Marilyn a Happy Birthday. Enjoy!

Marilyn Monroe in Korea

This week we take a look at the 1987 documentary narrated by Lee Remick. Interesting and with a lot of interviews with Susan Strasberg, Ben Gazzara, Amy Greene and many more. Enjoy!

What an honor to have had the opportunity to interview Susan Griffiths. There’s only one who’s considered THE Legend--when it comes to Marilyn Monroe--and that’s Susan Griffiths. Susan’s the longest and the most respected and consistently working Marilyn Monroe performer--ever. Susan’s remarkable career has been featured in numerous publications and media--she’s toured around the world, performed on stage--and has been in movies, music videos, television, commercials, Corporate gigs,...

In this week's show I answer questions from our members--How to tell if it is a real or fake Marilyn Monroe quote and was Marilyn Monroe a plus size. I hope you enjoy the show. Enjoy! Audio Clips: Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump (1986); The Last Interview with Lawrence Schiller; 20th Century Fox, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes/Diamonds Are A Girls Best friend (1953) and All About The Bass, Lyrics by Meghan Trainor-performed by Haley Reinhart PMJ

Join me as I interview Hollywood author, Michael Troyan and discuss his fascinating journey of compiling the over 700 page book with co-authors—Stephen X. Sylvester and Jeffrey Thompson. TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX A Century of Entertainment—includes of course, details of Marilyn Monroe’s mark on the lot with a generous amount of photographs and content. This book is a must for any Hollywood buff of any level.

Join me as I have a conversation with treasured author and Marilyn Monroe biographer, Carl Rollyson. Carl graciously shares his process and experiences in writing his books over the years. Cheers, Samantha McLaughlin

In this week's show I revisit one of the interviews I had with Sunny and Greg Thompson of Marilyn Forever Blonde. In the highly anticipation release of their documentary-esque film, Becoming Marilyn. Sunny Thompson's Marilyn Monroe is supreme because she portrays the essence of Marilyn Monroe that is unsurpassed. She encapsulates the softness, wit and most importantly the tender spirit of Hollywood's most iconic stars--Marilyn Monroe. Cheers, Samantha McLaughlin

The Last Interview of Marilyn Monroe for Life magazine August 3, 1962 by Richard Merryman and of course insight and commentary from your host Samantha McLaughlin. Enjoy!