Hollywood Legends: Marilyn Monroe / Katharine Hepburn

Summary:

Marilyn Monroe:
This episode of Marilyn Monroe explores the life and career of this blonde movie goddess . . . from her childhood as an orphan, her early career setbacks, to her emergence as an icon around the world. Featured in this episode are interviews with film historians, as well as behind-the-scenes stories about her battles with the Hollywood elite, her mental state, her romantic conquests - from movie stars to Presidents - and her ill-fated marriage to Joe DiMaggio. Also examined is the controversy surrounding her mysterious death.

Katharine Hepburn:
This beautiful lady was the archetypical eastern patrician in The Philadelphia Story. She went down a raging river with Bogart in The African Queen. She partnered with Spender Tracy in numerous classic films. She played a queen in Lion in Winter. Indeed, in all of film history, few actresses have shown versatility and style as Ms. Hepburn. This episode utilizes rare archival footage and photos in examining the life and career of this cinema giant.