Amy Wallace discusses the book she co-wrote with her family, “The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People.” She begins by explaining how she collected information on the quirks and peculiarities of famous people, and decided to make a book out of...
Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962; Motion picture actors and actresses - United States - Biography
James Haspiel discusses his biography, “Marilyn.” He begins by explaining that he was a personal friend of Marilyn Monroe for 10 years and captured rare home videos and candid photographs of her. The two met when he was 16 and he became part...
James Haspiel discusses his book, “Young Marilyn.” He begins by explaining how he met Marilyn Monroe when he was 16 and became one of her closest friends for 10 years. He talks about becoming an archivist for a collection of Monroe’s papers...
Motion picture producers and directors - United States - Biography; Stevens, George Cooper, 1904 -1975
Marilyn Moss discusses her book, “Giant.” She begins by discussing how much material she was able to access on director George Stevens in his collection and personal papers at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences library. She...
Willison, Marilyn Murray;
Divorced women - United States - Biography;
Single parents - United States - Biography
Marilyn Murray Willison discusses her autobiography, “Time Enough for Love.” She begins by explaining how single mothers and divorced women shouldn’t be afraid to date again. She talks about financial difficulties and divorce fees. She...
Tormé, Mel, 1925-1999; Singers - United States - Biography
Mel Torme discusses his autobiography, “It Wasn’t All Velvet.” He elaborates on his multi-faceted career as a composer, lyricist, conductor, musician, actor, and more. He explains what a work day for him usually consists of and what projects...
Di Maggio, Joe, 1914-1999; Baseball players - United States - Biography
Morris Engelberg and Marv Schneider discuss their biography, “DiMaggio.” Engelberg begins by explaining how he met baseball player Joe DiMaggio at a country club, and the two became close friends after that. He talks about DiMaggio’s...
Motion picture actors and actresses - Clothing - California - Los Angeles; Fashion - History - 20th century; Costume - History - 20th century
Patty Fox discusses her book, “Star Style.” She begins by talking about ordinary women who transformed themselves into icons using their sense of personal style. Some of the women she talks about in the book are: Gloria Swanson, Joan...
Peter Hay discusses his book, “MGM: When the Lion Roars.” He begins by explaining that this book was written in conjunction with a 6-hour film about the production studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer. He talks about famous movies MGM made, and how it...
Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962 - Portraits; Motion picture actors and actresses - United States - Portraits
Susan Bernard discusses her book, “Bernard of Hollywood’s Marilyn.” She begins by explaining that her father Bruno Bernard was a famous Hollywood photographer who had a close relationship with Marilyn Monroe. She talks about how her father...
