Welcome to the My Marilyn Archives!

Only the 10 most recent episodes of the podcast are available to download.  Older shows are archived and my plan is to release them on CDs at some point.

Below you will find a listing of the show notes to all of the older episodes I have recorded complete with links, photos, etc.  


Episode #1, Release Date: April 8, 2005

  • New books to check out (Marilyn Handbook & Evening with Marilyn)

  • Prince Rainier of Monaco and his tie to MM?
  • Marilyn Event in ***** on April 28 
  • Marilyn Song: Kiss from the Niagara soundtrack
  • Kelly Clarkson compares Marilyn to Paris Hilton
  • Today in MM History Person to Person interview

Episode #2,  Release Date: April 23, 2005

  • Listener mail : Can you view the JFK dress in New York?
  • Marilyn Song: Every Baby Needs a Da-da-daddy
  • Robert Slatzer dead at 77
  • Julien's Auction of Marilyn Monroe's Estate Property
  • Discussion about the Christie's auction of 1999
  • Song about Marilyn:  Marilyn's Things by The Alice Project

Episode #3, Release Date: May 7, 2005 

  • Marilyn News:  According to psychic she is being re-born this year, Disney celebrates 50 years BUT Tinkerbell was not inspired by Marilyn
  • All about Marilyn and Frank Sinatra
  • Check out The Frank Truth podcast by subscribing to http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFrankTruth 
  • Marilyn Song: A Fine Romance
  • Sound seeing tour from Auction on April 28

Episode #4, Release Date: May 19, 2005  

  • My Marilyn featured on Podshow
  • Marilyn and JFK
  • Marilyn Song: "Happy Birthday Mr. President"  click here for video clip
  • Not just a dumb blonde, Marilyn goes on strike and starts her own production company
  • Audio Clip: her return to hollywood when they gave in to her demands
  • Anna Nicole Smith portrays Marilyn in PETA ad (click here for photo)
  • Song: "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" by Anna Nicole Smith

Episode #5, Release Date: June 5, 2005 

  • June 1 was Marilyn's 79th Birthday
  • clip of Marilyn reciting a toast from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
  • Marilyn tribute on Celebrity Vinyl Heaven Podcast  (Show #24)
  • Hairdresser Mickey Song passed away
  • Telegram from Marlon Brando to Marilyn is found
  • Julien's auction of items from Marilyn estate took place June 4th
  • What did I bid on????
  • Marilyn Song: After You Get What You Want You Don't Want It
Episode #6, Release Date: June 19, 2005 
  • New! Marilyn Podcast Player on the website
  • Liz Hurley comments that Marilyn was fat
  • Discussion about Marilyn's weight and image of beauty today
  • Marilyn Song: "Some Like it Hot"
  • Making of Some Like it Hot
  • clip of Jack Lemmon
  • clip of Marilyn talking about Tony Curtis hitler comment
  • What do I think of Marilyn impersonators
  • Song about Marilyn: "Make Me Marilyn" by Laura Preble
Episode #7, Release Date: July 17, 2005 
  • My Marilyn in iTunes!
  • New domain name for the podcast
  • Thanks to Len for great logo!
  • Upcoming appearance on STAR TV
  • A young Marilyn fan named Elle Fanning 
  • Pre-order your copy of Marilyn's Man at Amazon now!

Episode #8, "The MM Memorial Episode"  Release Date: August 5, 2005  
  • Today is anniversary of Marilyn's passing
  • Marilyn Remembered organizes Memorial service at Westwood
  • Great club that has annual MM tour/activities www.immortalmarilyn.com
  • Clip from her last interview (email for info)
  • Details about the funeral including Joe DiMaggio's role 
  • Complete audio of Lee Strasberg's eulogy
  • Song about Marilyn: "Blues for Marilyn" by Hal Schafer visit www.summitrecords.com
Episode #9, Release Date: August 21, 2005 
  • Marilyn's first husband Jim Dougherty passed away
  • New Carlton Cards ornament "Niagara Falls for Marilyn" 
  • New Marilyn doll available from Franklin Mint!  Order by clicking on the image below...
  • BBC Radio interview with Marilyn fan, Martin Moran
  • 2 audio comments from feedback line

Episode #10, Release Date: Sept 5, 2005  

  • Help the victims of Hurricane Katrina - Donate to the RED CROSS
  • New Marilyn DVDs that I highly recommend


  • John Miner transcripts
  • My MM check purchased off Ebay - Johnny Hyde connection
Episode #11, Release Date: October 2, 2005   *THIS EPISODE HAS POOR AUDIO QUALITY
  • Connection between James Dean and Marilyn
  • Judy Garland and Marilyn
  • History of Marilyn's nude photos
  • Is her beauty mark real?
  • Advice on buying your own MM check (Photos and background of my check)
  • STAR TV visits my house!  
  • Song about Marilyn: "Marilyn" by Dan Bern
  • comment from the feedback line

Episode 12 - October 16, 2005   

  • Marilyn News: Elvis was turned down, Marilyn Merlot destroyed in fire
  • Listener mail: Was Marilyn pregnant during Some Like it Hot?
  • Contest to win Some Like Hot Video
  • Marilyn song: "Some Like it Hot"
  • Promo for The Frank Truth
  • Marilyn-themed iPod for sale 

Episode 13 - October 30, 2005   
  • New Video iPod
  • Rate "My Marilyn" at Yahoo Podcasts!
  • Send me your Halloween photos dressed up as Marilyn
  • Marilyn is #7 on Forbes list of top money-making deceased celebrities
  • Marilyn was presented to Queen Elizabeth II on Oct. 29, 1956
  • What is Marilyn's real name?
  • Winner of Some Like it Hot contest announced
  • Song about Marilyn: "A New Marilyn" by Vonda Shepard

Episode 14 - Novmeber 20, 2005   
  • My podcast 411 interview is now up www.podcast411.com (Episode #104)
  • New items at the My Marilyn store and the Podcasterart 2006 calendar!  Free shipping!
  • Looking for Marilyn clips for your Video iPod?
  • Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit on the Queen Mary
  • Marilyn on the cover of December 2005 issue of Playboy - article concerns John Miner transcripts
  • Hugh Hefner interview discussing Marilyn and Playboy can be found here
  • Listener mail: Marilyn and Joan Crawford, Marilyn's hair

Episode 15 - December 15, 2005   
  • New Microphone
  • Mailing List
  • Add yourself to the frapper map
  • June DiMaggio's new book
  • Elton John Red Piano Television Special featuring Susan Griffiths
  • My Golden Dreams Calendar (warning this link does feature nudity)
  • Win a 2006 Golden Dreams calendar!!!!  Check them out at www.marilyncalendars.com (link contains nudity- NOTE: The winner will be able to choose the modest pose if they prefer)
  • Clip: Marilyn talking about calendar (provided by Ms.Monroe.net)
  • Song: Santa Baby by Karen Motherway (www.karenasmarilyn.com)

Episode 16 - January 6, 2006  

  • My Marilyn in top 100 of Yahoo's Highly Rated Podcasts Add your Rating!
  • STAR TV appearance airs Feb. 19, 2006
  • Got a cute MM Throw for xmas PHOTO
  • Canadian play from 1970's called Hey Marilyn starring Beverly D'Angelo
  • Song about Marilyn : Musical number from Hey Marilyn
  • Winner of 2006 Golden Dreams calendar announced - is it you?

Episode 17 - January 20, 2006  

  • New theme song by Geoff Smith!
  • Death of actress Shelley Winters includes audio clip
  • listener mail: Marilyn's recordings
  • 1947 Lux Radio Theatre clip featuring Marilyn
  • Marilyn Monroe CD/DVD Anthology availabe from Cherry Red Records
  • looking for Marilyn clips & songs

Episode 18 - February 5, 2006  

Episode 19 - February 19, 2006   


Episode 20 - March 12, 2006   

  • 1 year anniversary coming soon!
  • MM photo exhibit in Miami Beach at Bass Museum of Art
  • Marilyn's classic TV commercial for Royal Triton - click here for video clip
  • Marilyn and Advertising
  • News on previously unreleased Marilyn Song "Down Boy" cut from this scene

  • Marilyn Song: Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
  • Marilyn in Vegas

Episode 21 - March 26, 2006


Episode 22 - April 2, 2006 

  • DiMaggio Auction
  • Song about Marilyn: Life-size Marilyn Monroe by www.wildstrawberries.com
  • Enter contest by sending in a comment 206-600-MYMM

Anniversary Extravaganza Giveaway - April 17, 2006   

MY MARILYN PRIZE POOL - for Frapper/Comment winners

  • Comment from Amy (UK)
  • Video mentioned on Daily Source Code 
  • Comment from Jesus
  • Contest #1 - Win Christies Auction DVD and list
  • LA Times News Article here
  • Updated information on fraud at Queen Mary Exhibit Mark's Blog 
  • 48 hours special Watch preview here
  • Comment from Betsy
  • Comment from Brandy
  • My Marilyn Collectible CD now available!

  • Contest #2 - Win a My Marilyn CD and T-shirt
  • Comment from Amy (Calgary)
  • Comment from Brian The Frank Truth
  • Comment from Linda
  • Frapper Map Prize Giveaway
  • Comment from Geoff Smith (BTW, his song is called "Not on the Radio" - sorry Geoff)
  • Contest #3 - Win Antholgy CD and DVD package
  • Comment from PJ
  • Contest #4 - Win a Milton Greene Black Sitting 

  • Comment from Emily
  • Comment Prize Giveaway
  • Mystery Comment

Episode 24 - April 30, 2006  

  • How is Marilyn perceived around the world?
  • Comment from Jodie
  • Podcasts now on cellphones using Mobilcast if you use Rogers click here for info
  • Marilyn News with Danamo (Norma to Marilyn Fan Club)
  • CMG lawsuit 
  • Marilyn's Man Lawsuit
  • Charlize Theron to play Marilyn
  • Contest Winner #1 and #2 announced
  • Comment from Margaret
  • 48 hours rant - Jeanne Carman, Tony Curtis total BS
  • Audio from Ken Hunter and Dr. Engelberg not heard on 48 hours
  • Contest Winner #3 & #4 announced

Episode 25 - May 14, 2006   


Episode 26 - May 27, 2006   

  • Happy 80th Birthday Marilyn!
  • Marilyn News (with Danamo and Beth) www.norma2marilyn.com
  • SLIH bustier auction link
  • Warhol auction link
  • Jasgur court case link
  • Today show "lost" Marilyn footage
  • New Franklin Mint doll - click the photo

  • New book - "Marilyn in Art" by Roger Taylor - get yours now!  Click Here
  •  Previously unreleased Marilyn Song "Down Boy"
  • Check out Jack Allen's www.DreamCityPhoto.com for movie photos!
  • Contest to win Leading Ladies book
  • I'm off to Vegas!

Episode 27 - June 11, 2006


Episode 28 - June 25, 2006   

  • Martin and Lewis NBC Radio Show with special guest Marilyn Monroe - Feb. 25, 1953
  • Marilyn Monroe CD/DVD Anthology available from Cherry Red Records


Episode 29 - July 9, 2006  
  • Please Nominate My Marilyn for a Podcast Award by going here
    I would like everyone to nominate in the same categories so the numbers are as high as possible.  You can nominate it in 2 places using the form I linked to above :  Please select "Best Produced" and "Movies/Films". You will have to fill out the podcast name: "My Marilyn" and the Podcast url: http://mymarilyn.ca  You will also have to include your name and email address as well as a comment for why you like the show or think it should be nominated.  Some people will get a validation email and some won't - they are only sending them out to a percentage of the total voters.
  • Check out www.classicactresses.com
  • Christina's new album cover based on MM link
  • Warhol exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario link
  • MM: Still Life on PBS July 19, 2006 link
  • Comment from Claire
  • Check out some scans of the Joe DiMaggio tickets http://www.marilynmonroe.ca/camera/tickets/index.html
  • Stay away from the book: DiMaggio Setting the record straight
  • Marilyn Movie Review: Ladies of the Chorus
  • My appearance at Remfest  

Episode 30 - July 24, 2006  


Episode 31 - August 7, 2006  * Note this is a long show it runs around 42 minutes

  • Vote now at www.podcastawards.com until August 11
  • Subscribe to the video feed for a new video clip - bet you have never seen this one 
  • Speakers at the memorial service
  • Lee Strasberg's eulogy
  • Win a Milton Greene Calendar or buy your own here


THE REMAINING EPISODES DO NOT APPEAR ON THE VOLUME ONE CD. 

STAY TUNED FOR VOLUME TWO.


Episode 32 - August 20, 2006    * Note this is another long show it runs around 40 minutes

  • My CBC Radio interview can be downloaded here
  • Get-together for Ontario fans at www.normajeanes.com   
  • Comment from Lexi
  • MM News: Sherrie Lee Laird, Lyndsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, MM lookalike contest 
  • Winner of Milton Greene calendar contest - purchase prints here 
  • Interview with Susan Griffiths www.susangriffiths.com
  • Added to video feed - Candle in the Wind by Elton John featuring Susan

Episode 33 - September 4, 2006  

The restaurants website is really cool http://www.joedimaggiosrestaurant.com/


Episode 34 - September 17, 2006  

  • Nominated at www.podcastpeers.org
  • Gorgeous website by April at www.miss-vintage.com
  • Marilyn Movie festival in Edmonton, Alberta link
  • Joe Jasgur court case update link
  • Film review: Love Nest
  • Movie Trailer added to video feed
  • Marilyn Song: She Acts Like a Woman Should

Episode 35 - October 9, 2006 

  • Marilyn did not sleep with Elvis link
  • Dolores Hope Masi going commerical link
  • Tony Curtis making money off Marilyn link
  • New fan club founded in Finland www.magicalmarilyn.com if you want to join email magicalmarilynfanclub@yahoo.com
  • Song about Marilyn: An Actress by Elena Mady
  • Down Boy video added to video feed
  • My Marilyn winner at Podcast Peer Awards

Episode 36 - November 12, 2006  

  • Movie Review: Don't Bother to Knock

Episode 37 - December 15, 2006 

  • I do have a myspace page at http://myspace.com/marilynpodcast
  • Travilla Gentlemen Prefer Blondes sketch sold for $20,000  PHOTO
  • Misfits make-up and hair test footage sold for $10,000 PHOTO
  • Marilyn's Brentwood gates did not sell PHOTO
  • Previously unseen Marilyn Photos are not really unpublished ARTICLE
  • New Carlton Cards ornament available LINK
  • Ed's GORGEOUS "A New Wrinkle" Calendar

  • Audio comment from Dave
  • TV Guide and Marilyn's appearances on television
  • Win a Black Sitting Print from the Milton Greene Archives 
  • Post on this FORUM to support the creation of a Black Sitting Book - I would appreciate if you mention that you heard about it on my podcast
  • MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Episode 38 - January 22, 2007

  • Bye Bye Baby from the Jack Benny Episode

Episode 39 - February 18, 2007  The Who Was Marilyn's True Love Episode

  • Check out the schedule of events for August link
  • Clip of Jim Dougherty
  • Comment from Laura
  • Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio - did he abuse her?
  • Comment from Bridgette
  • Clip of divorce announcement
  • Comment from Amy
  • Marilyn and Arthur
  • Comment from Ron
  • Contest winner announced
  • Anna Nicole Smith wallpaper
  • Anna in Marilyn's Brentwood home  PIC 1   PIC 2
  • My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Anna Nicole Smith

Episode 40 - March 31, 2007 

  • Trip to Brock Plaza Hotel, Niagara Falls 
  • Menu from breakfast at Rainbow Room (click to enlarge)

  • The Grapevine Cottage, Collingwood, ON - Email April at AprilandJoy@aol.com if you are interested in her MM items.  Tell her you heard about it on the My Marilyn Podcast.  Here is a photo of the room dividers.  Lots of other photos available!

  • Anna Nicole Updates in the news including chloral hydrate and her Marilyn tattoo link
  • "Newly" released FBI documents doubted by Anthony Summers link
  • Comment from Eliza
  • Listener Question : How did you become a Marilyn fan?  What is your first Marilyn memory and first item you ever bought?  Call 206-222-1926 with your answer by April 20 and you will be entered in a draw to win a copy of John Gilmore's new book about Marilyn.
  • My first introduction to Marilyn came from Madonna.  You can download "Material Girl" in mp4 format here
  • Comment from Deidre
  • Looking for this Golden Dreams calendar link
  • New Podcast CD will be coming soon.

Episode 41 - April 29, 2007   MP3 

  • 2 year anniversary of the show
  • Comment from Jim
  • Get together June 2 in Mississauga link
  • Comment from April
  • Trip to LA finalized - Forever Blonde performance on August 5 - schedule of events
  • Comment from Michael
  • New Franklin Mint Doll available by clicking on the photo below

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  • Comment from Nancy
  • My first book was Marilyn by Gloria Steinem and George Barris
  • Barris Beach Session Music video download at www.imarilyn.com
  • Comment from Ron
  • Get John Gilmore's new book "Inside Marilyn Monroe" 

  • Contest winner announced
  • Interview coming next episode!

Episode 42 - May 21, 2007  

  • 45 years ago on May 19th Marilyn sang to JFK watch video at www.imarilyn.com
  • 5 people attending lunch on June 2 in Mississauga link
  • Comment from Joey
  • August events put on by Immortal Marilyn
  • Join Magical Marilyn Fan Club!  Highly recommended!
  • Photographers win Legal Battle over Marilyn's image link
  • Brittney Spears considering duet with Marilyn on Down Boy
  • Marilyn Monroe in Spain by Frederic Cabanas ORDER INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE
  • David's signed copy of Marilyn: A Hollywood Farewell - IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID


Episode 43 - July 24, 2007 

  • Leaving for LA in 6 days
  • Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is playing at Mann's Chinese Theatre INFO
  • Marilyn Movie Festival in Montreal at www.cinemaduparc.com
  • Exclusive audio and video during August at www.marilynmonroe.de
  • Comment from Chris
  • Ontario get together
  • Contest to win a copy of The Last Sitting by Bert Stern
  • VIP Lounge Event in Hollywood