135 - Marilyn Monroe
Episode Date: May 23, 2018In the second of Jess' Hollywood themed reports, this week we look at the life of the iconic Marilyn Monroe! From a small town girl to the biggest sta...
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495 episodes transcribedIn the second of Jess' Hollywood themed reports, this week we look at the life of the iconic Marilyn Monroe! From a small town girl to the biggest sta...
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