Marilyn Monroe

How footage of Marilyn Monroe, found in a plastic supermarket bag, was brought to light again

February 3, 2017Arts

The world’s enduring image of Marilyn Monroe — standing over a subway grate in a blowing white dress — comes from the film “The Seven Year Itch.” Now, another look at that scene has come to light.

What Drones, Bees and Marilyn Monroe Have in Common

September 17, 2013The World in Words

Hollywood’s Blonde Obsession

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Kenneth Branagh on Playing Olivier in ‘My Week with Marilyn’

August 14, 2013

Waiting for Hockney

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

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The Year in Sports

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

It was a year of sports legends in the making. John looks at the 56-game-hitting streak of Joe DiMaggio, 23-year-old Ted Williams’ .406 batting average, and “Whirlaway” ? the horse that became the fifth ever to win the Triple Crown. (Whirlaway video after the jump.) We also hear from a retired legend: the great Babe […]

The year in sports

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

1941 was a year of sports legends in the making. John Hockenberry looks at the 56-game hitting streak of Joe DiMaggio and 23-year-old Ted Williams’ .406 batting average. We also hear from a retired legend: the great Babe Ruth.

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