This photo appeared in the January 1987 anniversary issue of Playboy magazine.
Photographer: Earl Moran
Marilyn Monroe’s Third and Last Television Appearance
After being reminded that over a million people would be watching, Marilyn seemed uncomfortable while being interviewed on Edward R. Murrow’s “Person to Person” which aired on CBS.
Marilyn Monroe’s Second Television Appearance
After the film “All About Eve” brought her fame, Marilyn appeared on the highly rated “The Jack Benny Show” on CBS. This would mark her only real acting appearance on TV. Marilyn turned what could have been a pale parody into a deft comic invention by playing the stereotypical “dumb blonde”.
Marilyn Monroe’s Second Television Appearance
After the film “All About Eve” brought her fame, Marilyn appeared on the highly rated “The Jack Benny Show” on CBS. This would mark her only real acting appearance on TV. Marilyn turned what could have been a pale parody into a deft comic invention by playing the stereotypical “dumb blonde”.
Marilyn Monroe’s Second Television Appearance
After the film “All About Eve” brought her fame, Marilyn appeared on the highly rated “The Jack Benny Show” on CBS. This would mark her only real acting appearance on TV. Marilyn turned what could have been a pale parody into a deft comic invention by playing the stereotypical “dumb blonde”.
Marilyn Monroe’s First Television Appearance
Her first televised work was in a commercial for Royal Triton Gasoline.
In it, she purred, “Put Royal Triton in Cynthia’s little tummy.”
Marilyn Monroe’s First Television Appearance
Her first televised work was in a commercial for Royal Triton Gasoline.
In it, she purred, “Put Royal Triton in Cynthia’s little tummy.”
Marilyn Monroe’s First Television Appearance
Her first televised work was in a commercial for Royal Triton Gasoline.
In it, she purred, “Put Royal Triton in Cynthia’s little tummy.”
Magnavox MV116J
1957, USA
Marilyn Monroe’s personal TV set was purchased by the MZTV Museum of Television at Christie’s (N.Y.) auction entitled “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe”, October 28, 1999. The stylish copper-finished cabinet, black and white picture tube and dusty chassis remain in original working condition.
MZTV Museum of Television (at The ZoomerPlex) 64 Jefferson Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 1Y4