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The episode celebrates Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday by revisiting her films and discussing her impact on Hollywood.

“STEVE & NAN CELEBRATE MARILYN MONROE’S 100th BIRTHDAY” - 6/22/2026 (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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Cubine, Nan McNamara

Topics covered

• Marilyn Monroe
• film analysis
• Hollywood history
• cinematic legacy
• celebration

Keywords

• Marilyn Monroe
• 100th birthday
• Hollywood
• films
• cinematic legacy
• celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wikipedia.com, TCM.com, IMDBPro.com, IBDB.com, Brittanica.com

Books & works: Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum: ‘Baby, I Don’t Care’, A Director’s Cut: A Memoir of 60 Years in Film and Television, Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, Preminger: An Autobiography, Ladies of the Chorus, Don’t Bother To Knock, River of No Return

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