her best. in the middle of production marilyn takes off to new york. she had a date with the president. he was having a big birthday and she was to sing happy birthday . i think she was playing with him but it was certainly brave. marilyn said, you know, splish splash, this would make interesting pictures. stripping down and being absolutely naked is really pushing the envelope. nbc monitor news on the hour. in california screen actress marilyn monroe is dead. the 36-year-old film star was found in her bed this morning. successful lonely actress that led a spectacular stormy life. the story of marilyn monroe is an authentic tragedy, it began in tragedy and ended in tragedy and in between because of the way marilyn