Marilyn at Julien’s: Legend of a Hollywood Misfit

In my third post on the Hollywood Legends event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at more items going under the hammer … More

American Greats: Marilyn’s Misfit Years at Christie’s

In my last post on American Greats, an auction featuring Dr. G.B. Espy’s collection of sports and entertainment artefacts held … More

Joe Pepitone: Growing Up With Marilyn

In March 1951, Marilyn Monroe was photographed with Gus Zernial, Hank Majeski, and other luminaries from the Chicago White Sox … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: From ‘Motion Picture’ to ‘Confidential’

In my second post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – open for bids until … More

‘SMASH’: TV Show Turned Musical Opens on Broadway

SMASH, the NBC drama series going behind the scenes of a fictitious Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe, spawned the phrase … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Icon of the Silver Screen

Continuing a series of posts on the upcoming sale at Julien’s Auctions, Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner, and Marilyn Monroe, with … More

Marilyn’s Signed Photos (and Bracelet) at Heritage Auctions

Three very different photos signed by Marilyn are going under the hammer at Heritage Auctions this Thursday, July 27th. This … More

Marilyn, Scarlett and Wes Anderson in ‘Asteroid City’

The Misfits has been cited as a key influence on Wes Anderson’s latest movie, Asteroid City (see here) – and … More

Marilyn Holds the Spotlight at Julien’s Auctions

Over 100 Marilyn-related lots went under the hammer this weekend as part of the Hollywood Classic & Contemporary event at … More

Nancy Olson Livingston Remembers Marilyn

Nancy Olson is best-known for her Oscar-nominated performance as Betty Schaefer, a level-headed script reader who lends a hand to … More