Tag Archives: 1961

When ‘Spud’ Murray Met Marilyn

Posted on October 2, 2011 by marina72

Meredith W. ‘Spud’ Murray, a pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1960-68, died at home in East Waterford, PA, earlier this month. Writing for the Delaware County Times, Ed Gelbhart recalled a conversation with Murray in which he spoke of … Continue reading →


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Len Steckler Exhibit in LA

Posted on May 12, 2011 by marina72

Len Steckler, who photographed a fateful meeting between Marilyn and the poet, Carl Sandburg, in 1961, is the subject of a new exhibition opening today at the Paley Center, Los Angeles. “The Center’s multimedia showcase includes Steckler’s acclaimed photographic series The … Continue reading →


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‘I Was Marilyn Monroe’s Doctor’

Posted on September 21, 2010 by marina72

During the days immediately preceding her operation, I saw Marilyn two or three times daily. Often she would be sitting moodily as I entered, but as always she suddenly seemed cheered whenever anyone came to see her. Sometimes she would … Continue reading →


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Mad Men: ‘Dr Faye Miller’

Posted on August 17, 2010 by marina72

It’s 1964 and Marilyn Monroe has been dead for two years, but on Madison Avenue her memory is still very much alive. A new character, Dr Faye Miller, is introduced in the latest episode of Mad Men, ‘Every Wall Glares … Continue reading →


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A Walk with Joe and Marilyn

Posted on August 7, 2010 by marina72

The history of the communities in Redington Beach, Florida, is the focus of an upcoming exhibit, Take a Walk With Marilyn and Joe, at Gulf Beaches Historical Museum on St. Petersburg Beach. In March 1961, Marilyn took a holiday with … Continue reading →


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Leaving Hospital, 1961

Posted on July 31, 2010 by marina72

Rested and recovered after several weeks at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NYC, Marilyn faces the paparazzi with a brave smile. She had been through a divorce and two bereavements in the previous year, as well as making two movies. Ex-husband Joe … Continue reading →


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Marilyn in Fort Lauderdale

Posted on June 25, 2010 by marina72

In March 1961, while Marilyn was recovering from illness, ex-husband Joe DiMaggio invited her to join him for a relaxing break in Florida. According to today’s Orlando Sentinel, Marilyn visited the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel during her stay… “The New … Continue reading →


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