Norma Jeane Mortenson adopted the name and persona of Marilyn Monroe when she began modelling as a teenager in Hollywood. She would become one of the most recognizable movie actresses of her time, but also have affairs with very famous and powerful men. When she was found dead of an apparent overdose, the coroner concluded it was suicide. Based on eyewitness ... Show More
Jan 7
Sister Aimee's Kidnapping
In 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson vanished into the Pacific Ocean. It made national news; “Sister Aimee” was the founder of the Foursquare Church, with hundreds of thousands of members. After six weeks, Aimee returned, claiming she’d been kidnapped. But Los Angeles officials weren' ... Show More
51m 50s
Sep 2022
The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe
<p>Marilyn Monroe. She's got to be one of the most famous people of all time, hasn't she?</p><br><p>But what happens when an investigative war reporter dedicates years of his life to finding out who <em>real</em> Marilyn was, interviewing hundreds of people who knew her, from her ... Show More
40m 19s
Jun 2021
Hollywood Scandals: Marilyn Monroe
To some, Marilyn Monroe was a goddess. To others, she was little more than a bimbo. But deep down, Marilyn was a desperate woman trying to escape the tragedy of her childhood. She built a career like no actress before her, thriving on scandals… until they would eventually overwhe ... Show More
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