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All Things Marilyn

All Things Marilyn

Scott Fortner & Elisa Jordan

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Lively discussions and debates on any and all topics related to Marilyn Monroe, hosted by Marilyn Monroe historian and collector Scott Fortner, together with author, historian, and founder of LA Woman Tours, Elisa Jordan. Follow us on Instagram: @allthingsmarilynpodcast
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All Things Marilyn - The Battle to Save Marilyn Monroe's Final Home
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09/11/23 • 62 min

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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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All Things Marilyn is pleased to present our next episode, which focuses on Marilyn’s final home, located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, California, an exclusive suburban neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles.
In this podcast, we review the story of Marilyn purchasing what would become the first and only home she’d ever own by herself at the age of 35:

  • What was it about the Brentwood house that drew her to it?
  • What role did former husband Joe DiMaggio play in Marilyn buying the home?
  • How did Ralph Greenson influence her purchase decisions, and her interior design style?
  • Why was the house, and Marilyn’s bedroom in particular, in such a disarray as seen in police investigation photos?

We also dive into some of the persistent rumors that have surfaced over the years following her untimely death in her Brentwood house:

  • Was the water to the home really turned off the day she died?
  • Was there really evidence of the house being wire tapped and bugged?
  • Was housekeep Eunice Murray really doing laundry the morning of August 5 when police officers arrived at the home?
  • Did Marilyn even own a washer and dryer?

Joining us for this episode is noted author and historian Gary Vitacco-Robles. Gary has written two exceptional books on Marilyn: Cursum Perficio: Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood Hacienda, The Story of Her Final Months, and Icon: The Life, Times, & Films of Marilyn Monroe.

Cursum Perficio is the only book ever published on Marilyn’s Fifth Helena Drive home. Gary conducted extensive research into all aspects of Marilyn’s time there, much of which we touch on in this episode.
This episode of All Things Marilyn is a “must listen,” so don’t miss it.

Pick up your copies of Gary’s books here:

Cursum Perficio: Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood Hacienda, The Story of Her Final Months

Icon: The Life, Times, & Films of Marilyn Monroe Volume I | Volume II

Visit Gary’s website at www.behindtheicon.com and follow him on Facebook here.

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We’re going back to Marilyn’s Hollywood roots with our first guest on the All Things Marilyn podcast. We're thrilled to interview Jean Harlow author, historian and collector Darrell Rooney.

  • How much do you know about Harlow?
  • Was Harlow a childhood idol of Marilyn’s?
  • How did Marilyn discover Jean Harlow?
  • What were the similarities between the two film stars?
  • Was Marilyn the first “platinum blonde,” or was it actually Jean Harlow?
  • Did Marilyn recreate many of Harlow’s famous photographs?
  • Did Marilyn actually want to be the new Jean Harlow?
  • Did the two paths of these screen legends ever cross, even though they died 25 years apart?

Marilyn even collected Jean Harlow memorabilia! As a child, young Norma Jeane gathered cigarette cards with photos of movie stars from the golden age of Hollywood. She saved them in an album issued by John Player & Sons tobacco company. Celebrities included in the album are Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Gary Cooper, Greta Garbo, Robert Montgomery and many others. Marilyn saved this item from her childhood. Today, the album, which is fully complete with all cards, is a cherished artifact owned by the Marilyn Monroe Collection.
About Darrell Rooney

Darrell Rooney is an award-winning Animation Director, his most notable credit being “Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride." He has worked on everything from “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin” at Disney, to “Family Dog” and “The Brave Little Toaster,” and recently, all of the “Hotel Transylvania” movies at Sony.
His interest in Jean Harlow began in the late 60s - early 70s when there was a big nostalgia boom. John Kobal glamour photography books introduced him to the radiant Jean Harlow. He thought she had a face like sunshine. He started collecting photos and anything he could find on Harlow, never dreaming that someday he would own objects that actually belonged to her. The Ignatieff mural was a 1932 gift to Jean from husband Paul Bern. He is now considered to be the custodian of this important artifact. In 2017, he rescued the long lost 1937 Harlow painting “Farewell to Earth.”
Jean Harlow’s 100th birthday was celebrated with the release of Harlow in Hollywood in 2011, which he co-authored with the talented Mark Alan Vieira. His crowning glory was mounting two popular exhibitions of Jean Harlow memorabilia at the Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building. Harlow in Hollywood is just about to be re-released in a new updated edition coming out sometime in October, 2022.
Follow Darrell online on Facebook and Instagram!

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All Things Marilyn - Blonde: Likes, Dislikes, and Fact vs. Fiction
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10/04/22 • 34 min

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast, issues of rape, sexual violence and abuse, abortion and other topics of a sensitive nature are discussed.
All Things Marilyn hosts Scott Fortner and Elisa Jordan share their thoughts and feedback on the new Netflix film Blonde, a fictional story based on the Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name.

What did we like? What did we dislike? What’s true and what’s fiction?

Tune in to find out all the details.
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All Things Marilyn - All Things Marilyn IntroCast
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10/03/22 • 39 min

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We’re excited to post our IntroCast! Get to know your hosts for All Things Marilyn, Scott Fortner and Elisa Jordan. How did we meet? When did we first discover Marilyn? Why are we launching a podcast? What are some of the experiences we’ve had through Marilyn? Listen and find out!
Stay tuned for our next episode: Our take on the new Netflix film Blonde.
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All Things Marilyn - Announcing All Things Marilyn
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09/27/22 • 0 min

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Coming Soon! A new podcast about Marilyn Monroe!

Join Marilyn Monroe historian and collector Scott Fortner, together with author, historian and founder of LA Woman Tours, Elisa Jordan, for "All Things Marilyn." Topics discussed will focus on any and all things related to Marilyn, including her life, career, celebrity, and legend. Scott and Elisa will be joined by special guests who also share a passion for Marilyn.
Be sure to follow our channel, and stay tuned for our introductory episode. After that, we'll kick off with our first topic: "Blonde," directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Ana de Armas, currently in theaters and airing on Netflix. You can bet we'll have a lot to say on this film based on the 1999 novel of the same name penned by Joyce Carol Oates.
Follow us on Instagram! @allthingsmarilynpodcast
We hope you'll join us for "All Things Marilyn!"

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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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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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On this episode of All Things Marilyn, our very special guest is internationally acclaimed make-up artist Erin Parsons.

Erin is one of the industry’s most sought-after makeup artists, doing makeup for the world’s most famous fashion models, including @gigihadid, @bellahadid, @kendalljenner, @gisele, @adrianalima and @emilydidonato. Erin and her work have been featured in Chaos, Harper’s Bazaar, Purple, and V Magazine, along with the American, British, Italian and Japanese editions of Vogue. Her clients include Schiaparelli, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger, Ermanno Scervino Zara, and Calvin Klein. Parsons keyed Jean-Paul Gaultier's final runway show in Paris in 2019, and she was also celebrated as a beauty trailblazer with her inclusion on the British Fashion Council’s New Wave: Creatives 2019 list, which acknowledges the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world.

Of course, we talk all things Marilyn.

  • How did Marilyn inspire Erin?
  • How did Marilyn create her iconic looks, and how did they change over time?
  • What were Marilyn’s beauty secrets?
  • How can someone recreate Marilyn’s classic look?

Follow Erin Online! @erinparsonsmakeup on IG and TikTok. See her portfolio at www.erinparsons.com.

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It’s been widely reported that Marilyn Monroe catapulted jazz great Ella Fitzgerald’s career by personally calling the owner of the Mocambo Club in Los Angeles to demand that Ella be booked there. Evidently, Fitzgerald couldn’t get her own gig at the club, and Marilyn promised that if she was booked, Marilyn herself would show up every night and sit in the front row, ensuring massive press for the Mocambo. Even Ella herself has told this story. It’s been used as the storyline for what a great civil rights activist Marilyn was.

But did it actually happen? Did Marilyn Monroe really call the owner of the Mocambo Club to get Ella Fitzgerald a job there? Did she promise to show up for Ella’s show every night and sit in the front row? Tune in to find out. Spoiler alert: It couldn’t possibly have happened the way it’s been reported.

On this episode of All Things Marilyn, Scott and Elisa are joined by Hollywood Historian and author April VeVea. April has authored a book on Jayne Mansfield titled Puffblicity: An Appreciation of Jayne Mansfield: The 50s Pictures, and on Monroe, Marilyn Monroe: A Day in The Life. As part of April’s research through the years, she’s discovered some very interesting facts about old Hollywood, including the truth behind the infamous story about Monroe, Fitzgerald and the Mocambo Club.

April’s website is www.classicblondes.com. You can follow her online on Twitter and Instagram.

Twitter: @classicblondess

Instagram: @classichollywoodwomen

Buy April’s books on Amazon.com here.

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The average episode length on All Things Marilyn is 42 minutes.

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