STEVE & NAN CELEBRATE MARILYN MONROE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY (Ep. 145)

In honor of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, From Beneath the Hollywood Sign celebrates the enduring magic of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and influential stars. In this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite Marilyn Monroe films, exploring the performances, charisma, comedic brilliance, and screen presence that made her a timeless icon. From sparkling comedies to memorable dramatic turns, we discuss the movies that continue to enchant audiences and showcase the remarkable talent behind the legend. Join us as we celebrate Marilyn’s centennial and reflect on the cinematic legacy that keeps her shining brightly a century after her birth. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe (2012), by Anthony Summers; Robert Mitchum: ‘Baby, I Don’t Care’ (2002), by Lee Server; A Director’s Cut: A Memoir of 60 Years in Film and Television (2000), by Roy Ward Baker; Marilyn Monroe: The Biography (1993), by Donald Spoto; Preminger: An Autobiography (1977), by Otto Preminger; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Brittanica.com; Movies Mentioned: Ladies of the Chorus (1948), starring Adele Jergens, Marilyn Monroe, Rand Brooks, Nana Bryant, Eddie Garr, & Steven Geray; Don’t Bother To Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark, Elisa Cook Jr, Anne Bancroft, Jim Backus, Lurene Tuttle, Donna Corcoran & Jeanne Cagney; River of No Return (1954), starring Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun, & Tommy Rettig; Niagara (1953), starring Marilyn Monroe, Jean Peters, Joseph Cotten, Max Showalter, Denis O’Dea, Richard Allan, Don Wilsion, Lurene Tuttle & Will Wright; Bus Stop (1956), starring Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O’Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart, Hope Lange, Robert Bray & Max Showalter; The Seven Year Itch (1955), starring Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts, Robert Strauss, Oscar Holmolka, Marguerite Chapman & Victor Moore;