Dave Garroway interviewed Marilyn Monroe on NBC Monitor's first broadcast on Sunday, June 12, 1955. In this rare radio interview, she discussed her desire to retire in Brooklyn, with its views of the Manhattan skyline, beautiful streets and great people. She also talked about the responsibility that comes with fame and the idea that beauty fades.
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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