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In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, hear Part II of Scott and Elisa's conversation with David Stenn. (In Part I, we covered the true origin of Marilyn Monroe's birth name, Norma Jeane.) 

In Part II, we talk about an article David authored for the September/October 1982 issue of Film Comment magazine, in which he detailed the incredible mismanagement of Marilyn Monroe's estate after she died, which lasted for 20 years. Through research that started with his review of Marilyn Monroe's probate file, David uncovered astonishing facts about how poorly her will was administered following her death. The people Marilyn wanted taken care of after her death had to wait years for their inheritance from her. It was all due to the negligence of one man. This all started when David asked himself, "Who is it that's making the money from all of the Marilyn merchandise I see?"

We cover the following topics in our conversation:

• Was Marilyn Monroe really broke when she died?  
• Who did Marilyn leave her money and her personal possession to?
• Who was Marilyn Monroe's personal attorney, and executor and trustee of her estate? 
• Who was primarily responsible for following the direct wishes of her will?
• Were the explicit directions in her will actually followed? 

Tune in to learn the truth about how Marilyn Monroe's last wishes were not followed until years after she died. 

David is an American television writer, producer, biographer, film preservationist and historian David Stenn. His television credits include Untold Hollywood, Boardwalk Empire, Girl 27, the L Word, 21 Jump Street, Hill Street Blues, and Beverly Hills 90210. He's known for his biographies of Hollywood Stars, Clara Bow and Gene Harlow.   

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See David's article in the September/October 1982 issue of Film Comment magazine here. 

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In this episode of the All things Marilyn Podcast, Scott and Elisa interview American television writer, producer, biographer, film preservationist and historian David Stenn. His television credits include Untold Hollywood, Boardwalk Empire, Girl 27, the L Word, 21 Jump Street, Hill Street Blues, and Beverly Hills 90210. He's known for his biographies of Hollywood Stars, Clara Bow and Gene Harlow. 

There's a commonly told story that Norma Jeane Baker, a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe, was named after two early film stars: Norma Talmage and Jean Harlow. Is it true? David read one line in the book My Sister Marilyn by Marilyn's half-sister Berniece Miracle, and then he started to do some research. Listen to our interview to find out the truth about the origin of Marilyn Monroe's birth name, Norma Jeane.

This is Part I of a two-part interview with David. Our next topic will be "The Myth and Marketing of Marilyn Monroe."   

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For the premiere of season 3 of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, Scott and Elisa spend time with well-known television personality Holly Madison. Holly is the host of Lethally Blonde on Investigation Discovery, and she’s appeared on countless movies and television shows, and of course she was on the wildly popular series The Girls Next Door with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Like Marilyn, Holly appeared in Playboy magazine.

She’s an author, a podcaster, a Las Vegas performer and a mom, and Holly is also a lifelong fan of Hollywood’s biggest silver screen star, Marilyn Monroe. In this episode we get to know Holly and learn about her love of Marilyn.

• How she discovered Marilyn and how Marilyn has influenced Holly.
• Her feelings on posing for Playboy considering Marilyn was the first cover and centerfold in the premiere issue of the magazine.
• Holly shares insights around being a famous blonde and working to be successful in the entertainment industry, and she shares her thoughts on Marilyn’s own journey. 
• Holly’s favorite films, costumes and Marilyn Monroe books.
• Her favorite “Marilyn Monroe Moment.”
• Holly shares her feelings on Hugh Hefner being buried next to Marilyn. 

Holly gets very personal and shares her own experiences with body dysmorphia and also her autism diagnosis. 

We loved spending time with Holly and talking about her love of Marilyn. We're sure you'll love this intimate and personal chat with her. Don’t miss this episode!

Keep up with Holly online: 

Podcast: Girls Next Level

Instagram: @hollymadison

Facebook: @hollymadison

Twitter: @hollymadison

TikTok: @hollyjeanmadison

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In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, Scott and Elisa spend an hour with Mr. Greg Schreiner, Marilyn Monroe historian and collector, and President and founding member of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club. Marilyn Remembered is the longest running fan club in existence today.  

Greg is often considered to be the father of the Marilyn Monroe community. He has arranged the annual memorial service for Marilyn for 42 years. He has been interviewed for countless documentaries and is referenced in countless books on Monroe. Greg also arranged monthly fan club meetings for nearly 20 years. 

In his role as Marilyn Remembered President, Greg came to know some of the most important people related to Marilyn. In this podcast, Greg shares club meeting and memorial service memories, and he shares his thoughts on many guest speakers from club events, including:

• Jane Russell, Co-star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
• Tony Curtis, Co-star in Some Like It Hot
• Eli Wallach, Co-star in The Misfits
• Don Murray, Co-star in Bus Stop
• James Daugherty, Marilyn’s First Husband
• Jack Clemmons, Los Angeles Police Officer in 1962
• Sydney Guilaroff, Hairstylist 
• George Barris, Photographer
• Billy Travilla, Costume Designer
• Bebe Goddard, Marilyn’s Foster Sister
• Sylvia Barnhardt, First Hairdresser to Dye Marilyn’s Hair Blonde
• John Minor, LA County Prosecutor in 1962
• Nancy Bolander, Foster Sister
• Susan Strasberg, Daughter of Lee Strasberg, Author, and Close Personal Friend

Greg also talks about his extensive collection of Marilyn Monroe’s film gowns and personal property. 

You won't want to miss hearing about Greg's fascinating, decades-long journey with Marilyn. 

Learn more about Greg here:

www.themarilynmonroesite.com
www.hollywoodrevisited.com

Learn more about Marilyn Remembered here:

 www.marilynrememberedfanclub.com

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We had the pleasure recently of interviewing actor, director, producer, professor, and playwright Luke Yankee, who wrote and directs, Marilyn, Mom, & Me.  Luke is the son of Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony-award winning actress Eileen Heckart, who co-starred with Marilyn in the film Bus Stop. 

In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, you'll hear great stories about Luke's mom and of course Marilyn: 

• What was the relationship like between Marilyn Monroe and Eileen Heckart?
• What was it like to be the son of an acclaimed film and Broadway star?
• What impact did Marilyn have on Heckert?
• How did Heckert respond when she learned of Marilyn's passing? 

In Marilyn, Mom, & Me, Luke tries to unravel his complex, often volatile relationship with his mother by better understanding her intense friendship with one of the biggest movie stars of all time.

Get more insights into Yankee's play, which is premiering at the International City Theatre in Long Beach, CA on February 16, and much more in this episode of All Things Marilyn. 

 

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In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, Scott and Elisa interview Michael Arnold, grandson of photojournalist Eve Arnold, who photographed Marilyn Monroe several times. Eve was more than just another photographer of Marilyn’s, she was her friend and confidant. With this interview, listeners will hear new stories and discover new insights on Marilyn Monroe:

• Learn about what it was like for Eve to be a female photojournalist in a male dominated profession. 
• Discover how Eve came to first photograph Marilyn, and hear about their very personal and intimate relationship. 
• Hear stories about Eve’s take on Marilyn, and how Marilyn’s trust in others changed over the years. 
• Learn about Eve’s time on the set of The Misfits, Marilyn’s final completed film. 

This interview with Michael aligns with the initial release of three high-quality, professionally printed archival prints of Marilyn shot by Eve Arnold, available for a limited time. The Arnold estate is making these prints available to Marilyn fans at a reduced rate of £280.00, worldwide shipping included. 

To view and purchase the prints, click here. 

Don’t miss this insightful and fascinating interview with Michael Arnold. 

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In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, we discuss and share opinions about the recent news that the City of Los Angeles Planning and Development Department  approved a requested permit to demolish Marilyn Monroe's home, located in Brentwood, CA. This was the only house she ever owned on her own, and the location where she passed away in 1962. The pending demolition was announced in a New York Post article. 

All Things Marilyn co-hosts Scott and Elisa review and discuss this issue with an elite panel of historians and experts, including: 

• Gary Vitacco-Robles, author of several books on Marilyn, including Cursum Perficio: Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood Hacienda, Icon: The Life, Times and Films of Marilyn Monroe Volumes I and II, and Icon: What Killed Marilyn Monroe Volumes I and II; 
• April VeVea, author of Marilyn Monroe: A Day In The Life and Puffblicity: An Appreciation of Jayne Mansfield; and
• Remi Gangarossa, writer, producer and director of a forthcoming short film on Marilyn Monroe, titled Marilyn's Dark Paradise. 

This expert panel has extensive knowledge about and history of Marilyn and her home. We chat about everything from how much Marilyn paid for the house in 1962 to what the motivation might be to have the house torn down, together with how fans have reacted and rallied together to save the house.

Councilwoman Traci Park launched an effort to acquire a stay on any construction and a revocation of the demolition permit, which was unanimously approved by the LA City Council. But, what's next and how can you help?

Don't miss this fascinating and informative episode!

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In this episode of All Things Marilyn we break down the facts and the rumors about President Kennedy's birthday gala at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 19, 1962. What are the facts? What's true and not true? There are so many stories, rumors, legends, and lies about this historic event: 

• Marilyn bought five tickets at $1,000.00 to attend President Kennedy’s birthday gala, even though she was a performer! Who were the other four tickets for?
• What’s the history of the gown Marilyn wore to the event? Who designed it? How much did she pay for the gown? Was she really sewn into the dress? Is it true that it’s the most expensive dress in the world? 
• Was Jackie Kennedy at President Kennedy’s birthday gala? 
• Did Marilyn really give JFK a gold Rolex watch as a birthday gift that night? 
• There are photos of Marilyn holding an item in her hand at the event. What was it?  
• Was Marilyn really intoxicated when she performed “Happy Birthday Mr. President” for JFK?  
• Did Marilyn and President Kennedy spend the night together after the birthday gala?  
• Did Marlene Dietrich influence Marilyn’s performance that night? 
• Who really did Marilyn’s hair and makeup for the birthday gala?

Get all the facts here. And, hear Marilyn's own words as she speaks about the event. 

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In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, we interview Christina Rice, author of “Mean…Moody…Magnificent! Jane Russell and the Making of a Hollywood Legend.”

We had a wonderful time chatting with Christina about all things Jane. 

• How she was discovered by Howard Hughes and Howard Hawks.
• Facts about her role in and publicity for The Outlaw.
• Why she was known as, "The Motionless Picture Actress."
• The true life parallels between Marilyn Monroe and Jane.
• Jane's relationship with Marilyn, both on and off the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
• Their cement ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
• The impact Marilyn and Jane had on each other's careers.
• WAIF, a private agency that actress founded in the 1950s to promote the adoption of children.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the life and career of Jane Russell, (AKA "Dorothy Shaw,")  Marilyn’s co-star in the ultimate girl buddy film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. 

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For the Season 2 premiere of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, hosts Scott and Elisa interview Francine Gifford-Deir, biological granddaughter of Charles Stanley Gifford and Marilyn Monroe's niece. Last year, Francine provided a hair sample for a DNA test that proved definitively that Stan Gifford was Marilyn's father. 

In this interview, Francine provides intimate details and stories about her family, and describes in detail what Stan Gifford was like as a person. 

• Was the relationship between Gladys and Stan a fling or a true romance? 
• Why didn't Stan accept Norma Jeane as his daughter?
• What was Marilyn's father like?  
• What was it like growing up with the stories and rumors that Marilyn Monroe was a member of the Gifford family? 
• How did Charles Stanley (Chuck) Gifford Jr, Francine's father, react to the rumors?
• Did C. Stanley Gifford ever admit to being Marilyn Monroe's father? 

Learn all the facts about Marilyn's father's family in this revealing, touching, and heartwarming interview. 

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