How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Although The Robe, released earlier in 1953, became the first CinemaScope picture released to the public, How to Marry a Millionaire had actually completed production before The Robe.

How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 American romantic comedy directed by Jean Negulesco and produced and written by Nunnally Johnson for Twentieth Century-Fox. The film stars Betty Grable as Loco Dempsey, Marilyn Monroe as Pola Debevoise, and Lauren Bacall as Schatze Page, three New York models who decide that ordinary romance is not enough and set out to marry wealthy men. The supporting cast includes William Powell, David Wayne, Rory Calhoun, Cameron Mitchell, Alex D’Arcy, Fred Clark, and George Dunn.

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Gilligan’s Island – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

My 8th Inductee into my Sitcom Hall of Fame is the show Gilligan’s Island.

“Gilligan’s Island” is a classic American television sitcom that aired from September 26, 1964, to April 17, 1967. Created by Sherwood Schwartz[1], the show revolves around the misadventures of seven castaways who are stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific. It’s known for its enduring popularity and cultural impact.

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