SEASON 19
Dorothy Kilgallen Way: A Tribute Unveiled
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The story behind the story.
The podcast episode featured Gianni and Jeanie discussing the mysterious deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Kilgallen. Russo recounted his involvement with Monroe, including the weekend at the Cal Neva Lodge where she refused to sleep with Bobby Kennedy, leading to her murder. They also highlighted the dedication of a New York street to Kilgallen, a renowned journalist and TV personality, and Russo’s advocacy for changing their death certificates to reflect homicide instead of suicide. The discussion emphasized the intersections of Hollywood, crime, and justice, shedding light on the historical and personal connections Russo had with Monroe and Kilgallen.
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LAKE TAHOE · THE SINATRA ERA
Cal NevaAt the lake, another world.
Cal Neva sits on the California–Nevada border at Lake Tahoe. Frank Sinatra bought into the resort in 1960, making it part of the era’s entertainment history. Gianni returns to Cal Neva in his personal recollections of Marilyn Monroe and the people around her. Hear his account in the podcast archive.
Historical context: Nevada Historical Society ↗
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