In this episode of the All Things Marilyn Podcast, Scott and Elisa spend an hour with Mr. Greg Schreiner, Marilyn Monroe historian and collector, and President and founding member of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club. Marilyn Remembered is the longest running fan club in existence today.
Greg is often considered to be the father of the Marilyn Monroe community. He has arranged the annual memorial service for Marilyn for 42 years. He has been interviewed for countless documentaries and is referenced in countless books on Monroe. Greg also arranged monthly fan club meetings for nearly 20 years.
In his role as Marilyn Remembered President, Greg came to know some of the most important people related to Marilyn. In this podcast, Greg shares club meeting and memorial service memories, and he shares his thoughts on many guest speakers from club events, including:
- Jane Russell, Co-star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
- Tony Curtis, Co-star in Some Like It Hot
- Eli Wallach, Co-star in The Misfits
- Don Murray, Co-star in Bus Stop
- James Daugherty, Marilyn’s First Husband
- Jack Clemmons, Los Angeles Police Officer in 1962
- Sydney Guilaroff, Hairstylist
- George Barris, Photographer
- Billy Travilla, Costume Designer
- Bebe Goddard, Marilyn’s Foster Sister
- Sylvia Barnhardt, First Hairdresser to Dye Marilyn’s Hair Blonde
- John Minor, LA County Prosecutor in 1962
- Nancy Bolander, Foster Sister
- Susan Strasberg, Daughter of Lee Strasberg, Author, and Close Personal Friend
Greg also talks about his extensive collection of Marilyn Monroe’s film gowns and personal property.
You won't want to miss hearing about Greg's fascinating, decades-long journey with Marilyn.
Learn more about Greg here:
www.themarilynmonroesite.com
www.hollywoodrevisited.com
Learn more about Marilyn Remembered here:
www.marilynrememberedfanclub.com
Follow All Things Marilyn on Instagram: @allthingsmarilynpodcast
And podcast hosts:
Scott @marilynmonroecollection | www.marillynmonroecollection.com
Elisa @la_woman_tours
Podcast Credits
- Artwork by @marilynmexico
- Soundtrack by @silver_technicolor
ATM Podcast: @allthingsmarilynpodcast
Scott @marilynmonroecollection
Elisa @la_woman_tours
Credits
Artwork by @marilynmexico
Soundtrack by @silver_technicolor
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