Exactly Joe...and Jane I love too, as she also spoke kindly of Marilyn as well : ) .....On another note, Marilyn had said once, "Thank God for Joe"....it is neat you have that name too! ; )
I love hearing Marilyn's co-stars talk about her as you get a real insight into this utterly fascinating woman. We just can't stop thinking about her, can we.
Let's not forget that Donald O'Connor was a great star and talent in his own right. He's so down to earth here and a gentleman.You ask any young dancer on Broadway about Donald O'Connor and they not only know who he is but they respect him as a great pro.
Great comments, Donald O"Conner! He knew that she needed a lot of time to become Marilyn Monroe on the set, and that she is still remembered because she had the ultimate charisma and she died at 36 under suspicious circumstances. But I do envy him working with her...… Must have been unbelievable…..
Totally agree. No one danced better than Fred Astaire and Donald O'Connor. Fred was awe inspiring, but Donald was the one I wanted to take home with me. Besides being a phenomenal dancer, he was charismatic, funny, and he had a beautiful singing voice.
Marilyn just radiated on film, facial expressions, voice, movements... no one can teach you that, it comes from within... THEN technicians enhance and capture it for film.
When did Hollywood ever have morals. The only difference between then and now is that back then, Hollywood kept quiet about their secrets. Now it doesn't even matter. Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Hollywood stars back then did their dirt too.
Back then they kept who the really were private. Celebrities back then had to lead double lives. They were one person in private and another person in public. For example, Rock Hudson. The only people that knew he was gay was the people in his private life. In public he was strait, in private he was gay. Hollywood didn't really change, it's just that now celebrities are being who they are, public or private.
@@marilynnmaines3787 They didn't have morals back then either. At a private party, one of the Marx Bros. (I think it was Chico Marx) told Tallulah Bankhead he wanted to f*** her. In public he was this funny guy that everyone loved but in private, he was the biggest perv. If he did that today, it would have been all on TV and everything and he wouldn't apologize for it.
He hit her personality right on..from all THAT has been written, especially the too story. She knew she was a star, so was he. But, she showed the Director what an idiot that himself was.
Absolutely the truth....Marilyn did not come to the set until she was ready. And she was right to protect her brand/image...no one else was going to do it for her. And he is further corrupt about her charisma.
"Would you please take off your high heels??" How scary does that sound...lol Love Donald since :Make 'Em Laugh" piece. The first time I saw his performance was in Singin in the Rain. For me it was the best part of the movie.
Every one of today's "famous" Hollywood actresses could pop their cork ...and they would be completely forgotten by tomorrow. Not Marilyn! Over a -half-a-century later and her persona still lives on in the public imagination.
@@Johnwick-vv4cj Exactly, John...dear Marilyn is up in a whole other stratosphere of her own! The pathetic, Kardashian *nobodies* , will be *long* forgotten, as Marilyn lives on *FOREVER!* .
it's nice to hear someone talking nicely about marilyn monroe
Agreed. Very respectful of him. He's a gentleman.
Arthur Miller, her ex, was one of the worst. Grouchy, jealous and sour, he always put her down. Donald O'Connor was not jealous and he's a class act.
That is what I like to hear about stars! Donald O'Conner was a real Gentleman!
Agreed, he's a true gentleman.
Exactly Joe...and Jane I love too, as she also spoke kindly of Marilyn as well : ) .....On another note, Marilyn had said once, "Thank God for Joe"....it is neat you have that name too! ; )
A perfect gentleman
What a gentleman he is, and a wonderful dancer.
He's aged very well, almost 50 years after working with Marilyn when he did this interview.
I love hearing Marilyn's co-stars talk about her as you get a real insight into this utterly fascinating woman. We just can't stop thinking about her, can we.
Let's not forget that Donald O'Connor was a great star and talent in his own right. He's so down to earth here and a gentleman.You ask any young dancer on Broadway about Donald O'Connor and they not only know who he is but they respect him as a great pro.
Well said and I applaud your comment.
what a guy that Donald was. I just think the world of him.
Me too
A Talented and True Gentleman.
I heartily concur ! A class act all the way.
he’s forever one of my favorite actor, dancer, and singer. ever since i watched singing in the rain. man i miss him and marilyn.
The bottom line: Marilyn Monroe will never be matched. She IS the most important and eternal movie star we will EVER have. Mr. O'Connor says it.
Yup.
Marilyn was a smart woman IMO smarter than people give her credit for. We miss you Marilyn.
So true Marylin was a character playing character so talented.
O'connell cud make a ROCK smile.. He's just a DARNED NICE GUY.
shes still alive though, shes everywhere, paintings, postcards, calendar, internet...her memories lives
Exactly.
Yesss
Great comments, Donald O"Conner! He knew that she needed a lot of time to become Marilyn Monroe on the set, and that she is still remembered because she had the ultimate charisma and she died at 36 under suspicious circumstances. But I do envy him working with her...… Must have been unbelievable…..
And kissing her...
@@christenhvalvik6804 yep. talking about memories.....
Marilyn spent her life trying to please people who didn't give a damn about her as a person.
Yes she did.
Yes it was a shame because she way better then half the other people in Hollywood
Except for Fred Astaire, this guy danced 'em all under the table. His personality shone, and he was funny as well.
I was thinking the exact same thing and I couldn't agree with you more.
Yes indeed. He's always been my favourite dancer. Exquisite!!
Totally agree. No one danced better than Fred Astaire and Donald O'Connor. Fred was awe inspiring, but Donald was the one I wanted to take home with me. Besides being a phenomenal dancer, he was charismatic, funny, and he had a beautiful singing voice.
You forgot Gene Kelly!!
Mybpeterson All of the above.. I watch him on youtube when i need a happiness vibe.. 💋❤️
What beautiful words !
Marilyn just radiated on film, facial expressions, voice, movements... no one can teach you that, it comes from within... THEN technicians enhance and capture it for film.
Lucky guy to have played her boyfriend in a film. She always looked great, moved with style and grace. It doesn't get any better.
Donald and Marilyn are just so nice. Wish we had another 100 years of them as they were. Thanks for posting. Good on ya mate.
The 1st Gentleman to reply to a MM question!!!!
We should simply remember her through her movies and allow her to rest in peace.
Then people will forget. Talking about them we as her fans learn more
wow, nobody can replace Marilyn Monroe!
Nobody.
Monroe once sang "cos diamonds are a girls best friend", but they CAN'T pay Y an Ode like O'connell can.. Yep, a GENTLEMAN t the end.
Marilyn Monroe A SuperStar !!
Celebrities back then oozed charisma. What went wrong?
Joshua Taylor
You ask , What went wrong ?
What went wrong was the morals went down the drain !!
When did Hollywood ever have morals. The only difference between then and now is that back then, Hollywood kept quiet about their secrets. Now it doesn't even matter. Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Hollywood stars back then did their dirt too.
Back then they kept who the really were private. Celebrities back then had to lead double lives. They were one person in private and another person in public. For example, Rock Hudson. The only people that knew he was gay was the people in his private life. In public he was strait, in private he was gay. Hollywood didn't really change, it's just that now celebrities are being who they are, public or private.
@@marilynnmaines3787 They didn't have morals back then either. At a private party, one of the Marx Bros. (I think it was Chico Marx) told Tallulah Bankhead he wanted to f*** her. In public he was this funny guy that everyone loved but in private, he was the biggest perv. If he did that today, it would have been all on TV and everything and he wouldn't apologize for it.
That's why they call Hollywood a factory!!! Sometimes a real special one comes along.💅💄💋🌹
Donlad O'conner;
The other legend.....
And very bright and perceptive.
Here here
He really needs to ask "does this legend live"? Marilyn, Elvis etc are still relevant today & still referenced by entertainment & social media.
I wouldn 't mind waiting for Marilyn..... Or her beeing taller then me....
Seems he didnt forget to make 'em laugh!
He hit her personality right on..from all THAT has been written, especially the too story. She knew she was a star, so was he. But, she showed
the Director what an idiot that himself was.
💗🌹🌹There has been NO ONE💗 🌹💗🌹💗🌹💗🌹💗
Absolutely the truth....Marilyn did not come to the set until she was ready. And she was right to protect her brand/image...no one else was going to do it for her. And he is further corrupt about her charisma.
Absolutely.
Did you mean to say he is further correct about her charisma?
The auto correct is almost always wrong...
"Would you please take off your high heels??" How scary does that sound...lol Love Donald since :Make 'Em Laugh" piece. The first time I saw his performance was in Singin in the Rain. For me it was the best part of the movie.
Still love watching Donald O'Connor. Best all round performer.
I reckon the only person alive that ever 'hated on" O'connell, was he, himself...G..this guys SWELL.
Every one of today's "famous" Hollywood actresses could pop their cork ...and they would be completely forgotten by tomorrow.
Not Marilyn! Over a -half-a-century later and her persona still lives on in the public imagination.
💋. MARILYN 💋
I agree with O'Connor
Miss him and her & Larry
Yes Larry let's push the negative
The word 'Legend is banded around all too often. In Monroe's case totally justified. The mystique grows with every passing year, as with Jean Harlow.
❤️❤️❤️
True, True, True!
Do you happen to have the whole interview?
I wanna hear what Jane Russell had to say too :(.
2emeraldeyes
Jane Russell was jealous of Marilyn Monroe. They all wanted to be Marilyn .(and could not) !!
@@marilynnmaines3787 No, Jane and Marilyn got along very well. There wasn't any jealousy.
@@ccgrey8731 True...Jane and Marilyn got along famously and Jane *ALWAYS* spoke kindly of Marilyn....so did Lauren Bacall & Betty Grable.....
@ a time when CELEBS, an I mean REAL celebs, (NOT XFACTA STYLE) - - gave a DAMM, about MORE than their own self image.
ok :)
corrupt = correct
and my dad 's name is Donald, son 's name is Donald, another breadcrumb for me , it just gets weirder and weirder....
All Gemini’s are two people😉🙃
Kim Kardashian, eat your heart out.
I second that. No one will replace Marilyn least of all Kim Kardashian… Ha ha
Lol kim Kardashian you having a laugh ain't u! Mm is way above Kim league.
@@Johnwick-vv4cj Exactly, John...dear Marilyn is up in a whole other stratosphere of her own! The pathetic, Kardashian *nobodies* , will be *long* forgotten, as Marilyn lives on *FOREVER!* .
DITTO!
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