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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.

Follow David online here:

Instagram: @realdavidstenn

YouTube: @realdavidstenn

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

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Elisa @la_woman_tours

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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.

Follow David online here:

Instagram: @realdavidstenn

YouTube: @realdavidstenn

ATM Podcast: @allthingsmarilynpodcast
Scott @marilynmonroecollection
Elisa @la_woman_tours

Credits
Artwork by @marilynmexico
Soundtrack by @silver_technicolor

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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

ATM Podcast: @allthingsmarilynpodcast
Scott @marilynmonroecollection
Elisa @la_woman_tours

Credits
Artwork by @marilynmexico
Soundtrack by @silver_technicolor