I do believe Joe truly did love her however she did leave him for a reason. He was physically abusive toward her and wanted to control her. It irks me that people make it out to be that she left the perfect man. Also she did wear underwear for that scene however it was a bit transparent so she had to put on another pair.
Marilyn's castmates on "there is no business like show business." Stated that they saw bruises on marilyn's body. The castmates and other people believed joe DiMaggio physically assaulted 😪 marilyn monroe. Poor marilyn 😥
Rain Drifter I think he never fell out of love with her AND after the alleged fight over the film, I don.t think he ever forgave himself for allegedly hitting her. I don.t think she ever forgave him either for that. It.s so sad because they did love each other so much. 🍸🍸🍸
he also got her out of the psych hospital when no relative of hers would. he also arranged it so that every year marilyn would still have flowers on her grave. yes, he loved her but was also very obsessive and possessive.
Another observation: Ewell said that "Marilyn had one shot at happiness and she lost it", referring to her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. It is interesting how many people have that view. Joe undoubtedly loved her. I think they could have made it given a second chance. I feel sad that they never had that second chance. Yes, they kept in contact and reconciled somewhat at the end of Marilyn's life, but Marilyn herself DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOOD FOR HER. If she had got back with Joe, she would still be here~~~or have lived a much longer life. None of the "gang" she hung around with near the end of her life really cared about her!!! There was only Joe. He knew ALL of her.
Two main reasons for their divorce were the skirt blowing scene from "Seven Year Itch" (Joe was LIVID about it) and also his physical abuse of her. After their divorce, there was a cooling off period, where DiMaggio admitted that he went into psychotherapy to quell his intense jealousy and proclivity towards physical violence. They reconnected years after his therapy, and discovered that they they still loved each other deeply, and the second part of their romance blossomed and thrived. He was the man she loved more than anyone else in her lifetime, but this time without the worry of physical abuse. They became a fabulous, loving couple once again. He was her protector. He tried to keep her far away from those that inflicted damage upon her, but was unsuccessful because everyone in her inner circle in Hollywood at the time was toxic to her. The doctors and the maid had cut her off from her friends to the point of extreme loneliness and a feeling of abandonment. There is also an article I read that she and Joe were to be remarried in the week following her death. The cake and food had been ordered from a caterer, and she had been fitted for a wedding dress. We'll never know the full truth about her demise, but there is more and more information coming out each and every day due to the Freedom of Information Act. It is almost a given now that she had an affair with RFK, but less proof about having had one with JFK, although they did apparently have a one night stand at Bing Crosby's house in 1962. Here is a final, sad and poignant ending to their love affair decades after her passing. As Joe lay perilously close to death, he was with his friend/attorney in his hospital room, and the gentleman said that his final words were, "...At least I'll get to see Marilyn (again)..."
I think it was a little bit more then that one movie scene that ended Marilyn's and Joe's marriage. They had some fairly serious issues before that. Either way it's very sad....
Tom Ewell is mistaken when he says MM never spoke to DiMaggio again after that night in NYC of skirt scene. They vacationed together again several years later and kept in touch through the years.
I agree, Tom's a disgusting, envious fool and this movie would have faired better with a decent actor with charisma. Its so cringy to watch him in character.
Ewly Yost, Canadian entertainment interviewer. I never cared for him. He was respectful, but fawning. That "style", as it were, took away from the interview. That said, I would never, ever have recognized Tom Ewell. Holy. I think most of us have this picture in our heads of him if we have seen The Seven Year Itch and this isn't it!! "Time waits for no man". Goddamn.
Loved Tom in this film but his recollections of the subway grate scene are preposterous. He claims that Monroe didn't like to wear underwear when it was hot. Did she tell him that between takes? Doubt it. The scene was filmed in mid September in NYC and, by all accounts, it was a cool evening. His implication that MM didn't know what was going to take place is absurd and insulting to her as a professional. He also claims that she never spoke a word to DiMaggio again. Odd, since Joe D escorted her to the premier, even though their divorce had been finalized. Most laughably, he said the film robbed her of her one chance at happiness. LMFAO! DiMaggio was a controlling, jealous retired jock who wanted Monroe to quit her career, which was red hot at that point, stay home and tend to his needs. As if. It's no secret that Ewell struggled with alcoholism and that it hurt his career, especially in later years. It's ironic that he would concoct this story, seeming to channel his character, Richard Sherman, who's vivid imagination and delusions were the basis of the film. Perhaps he actually believed it.
Yes, Tom is wrong about them not ever speaking again, but this was indeed the straw that broke the camel's back for their marriage, his physical abuse towards her reached it's peak when she returned to their room after the shoot. With DiMaggio's Baseball career a few years behind him before meeting Marilyn, and later 3rd husband Arthur Miller's career having reached it's artistic peak just before their marriage, neither man had a chance not to be consumed and overshadowed by her life and career, even if they had both enjoyed their own success during the time.
Actor Tom Ewell (April 29, 1909 - Sept. 12, 1994) was survived by his mother, Martine Yewell Tompkins (1889-1998) and by his former father-in-law George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 - Jan. 31, 1995).
@@TheVerbalVolley Right.. wouldn't there be photos from it since so many photos exist of that moment in NY? I recently watched something that said she requested to wear 2 pairs of panties because you could see thru one pair.. maybe he was thinking of that?
@@MiJaHa Hi Michael, You do know that Mailer admitted to Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes' that almost everything he wrote in his book about MM was stolen from other sources.
@@TheVerbalVolley Doesn't surprise me.there is also the book by James Hudson, on page 60 [photo].& probably many others. but,really just watch Her movies& newsreels. Niagara, blue suit & pink dress scenes you'll never see a panty line on her anywhere& what's wrong if She didn't wear undies? You'll very rarely see her wear a bra either usually only if She's wearing a white shirt or blouse. I read Mailers book in the mid '70,s & hae a copy ordered now so I can read it again. Thanks.
He's so gross. They should have found another actor with charisma to play the leading man. This stupid movie would have disappeared into obscurity without Marilyn Monroe as the leading actress. The story that Marilyn wasn't wearing underwear is disgusting and his story about her and Joe was equally a lie. Marilyn left Joe after he beat her up. I hope Tom burns in hell for all the lies he's telling.
@The Real Alien Observer - not from a female point of view. He has no personality whatsoever, and he was nowhere near her level as Marilyn Monroe's leading man. That dress scene made her a Hollywood legend. That's ok, because nobody will even remember his name, while Marilyn's star will shine bright forever. Hahaha.
@The Real Alien Observer Yes,, I agree, Tom Ewell made the film! It was the best thing he ever did, don't get me wrong tho,, Marylin was fantastically great in the movie too, love her.
I do believe Ewell played the Seven Year Itch on Broadway. I think he played the well. All the attention was to be on Marilyn, not some Hollywood hunk.
He was excellent as the bumbling, non descript, everyday man torn between his wife and a beautiful neighbor. His role was not to overpower her but to support her. The story was a stage play first that he played. He did it before MM. He won two awards for his portrayal.
Such a good movie. Tom Ewell really matched Marilyn's performance. He was so good in it.
I do believe Joe truly did love her however she did leave him for a reason. He was physically abusive toward her and wanted to control her. It irks me that people make it out to be that she left the perfect man. Also she did wear underwear for that scene however it was a bit transparent so she had to put on another pair.
Exactly. Thank you for your honesty.
You don't hit someone that you "truly" love.
Marilyn's castmates on "there is no business like show business." Stated that they saw bruises on marilyn's body. The castmates and other people believed joe DiMaggio physically assaulted 😪 marilyn monroe. Poor marilyn 😥
Was that before or after the seven year itch? So he was abusive all the time?
He did indeed
Joe and Marilyn rekindled a friendship during the last period of her life so they did talk again. And, of course, Joe arranged her funeral.
Well yes but even before that they went to a premiere together that same year that they divorced.
Rain Drifter
I think he never fell out of love with her AND after the alleged fight over the film, I don.t think he ever forgave himself for allegedly hitting her. I don.t think she ever forgave him either for that. It.s so sad because they did love each other so much.
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he also got her out of the psych hospital when no relative of hers would. he also arranged it so that every year marilyn would still have flowers on her grave. yes, he loved her but was also very obsessive and possessive.
@@anon766 Wouldn't you be if you knew her!?
Joe was a gross kisser, too. His mouth was four times bigger than hers.
Thank you for uploading this!
Another observation: Ewell said that "Marilyn had one shot at happiness and she lost it", referring to her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. It is interesting how many people have that view. Joe undoubtedly loved her. I think they could have made it given a second chance. I feel sad that they never had that second chance. Yes, they kept in contact and reconciled somewhat at the end of Marilyn's life, but Marilyn herself DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOOD FOR HER. If she had got back with Joe, she would still be here~~~or have lived a much longer life. None of the "gang" she hung around with near the end of her life really cared about her!!! There was only Joe. He knew ALL of her.
How can you say that. DiMaggio used to beat her up and didn't want her to continue her carrer.
I'm yeah...he used to beat her ass...she knew what was best for her, and that was to leave him..
Two main reasons for their divorce were the skirt blowing scene from "Seven Year Itch" (Joe was LIVID about it) and also his physical abuse of her. After their divorce, there was a cooling off period, where DiMaggio admitted that he went into psychotherapy to quell his intense jealousy and proclivity towards physical violence. They reconnected years after his therapy, and discovered that they they still loved each other deeply, and the second part of their romance blossomed and thrived. He was the man she loved more than anyone else in her lifetime, but this time without the worry of physical abuse. They became a fabulous, loving couple once again. He was her protector. He tried to keep her far away from those that inflicted damage upon her, but was unsuccessful because everyone in her inner circle in Hollywood at the time was toxic to her. The doctors and the maid had cut her off from her friends to the point of extreme loneliness and a feeling of abandonment. There is also an article I read that she and Joe were to be remarried in the week following her death. The cake and food had been ordered from a caterer, and she had been fitted for a wedding dress. We'll never know the full truth about her demise, but there is more and more information coming out each and every day due to the Freedom of Information Act. It is almost a given now that she had an affair with RFK, but less proof about having had one with JFK, although they did apparently have a one night stand at Bing Crosby's house in 1962. Here is a final, sad and poignant ending to their love affair decades after her passing. As Joe lay perilously close to death, he was with his friend/attorney in his hospital room, and the gentleman said that his final words were, "...At least I'll get to see Marilyn (again)..."
@@IsidoreZinoviev lt is reported (don't know by who!) that he attacked her once after the seven year itch. No other talk of violence.
@@lewienew Link?
I think it was a little bit more then that one movie scene that ended Marilyn's and Joe's marriage. They had some fairly serious issues before that. Either way it's very sad....
The sad thing is Joe knew she wasn't going to leave her career to be a housewife. he knew She was an actress when he met Her.
Tom Ewell is mistaken when he says MM never spoke to DiMaggio again after that night in NYC of skirt scene. They vacationed together again several years later and kept in touch through the years.
That’s right. He’s delusional. And she had underwear on too AT ALL TIMES. He’s a dirty old man.
I agree, Tom's a disgusting, envious fool and this movie would have faired better with a decent actor with charisma. Its so cringy to watch him in character.
@@thetrainwreck1469
You're comments are cringy. Disgusting, envious old fool 🙄
@@wotiluv
You're delusional you dirty old man 🙄
Very true....they went to the premier of the movie together...
Hes wrong about Marilyn & Joe. They still kept in touch & saw eachother a few years later.
Thanks for uploading this of Tom Ewell.
The point is, Marilyn didn't care the blowing up scene while the peasant athlete cared. So Marilyn didn't bother to explain.
Ewly Yost, Canadian entertainment interviewer. I never cared for him. He was respectful, but fawning. That "style", as it were, took away from the interview. That said, I would never, ever have recognized Tom Ewell. Holy. I think most of us have this picture in our heads of him if we have seen The Seven Year Itch and this isn't it!! "Time waits for no man". Goddamn.
Miss you Buddy. Can't wait to see you and Marilyn again.
This is amazing!!
That was not the last time they freaking talked!
Loved Tom in this film but his recollections of the subway grate scene are preposterous.
He claims that Monroe didn't like to wear underwear when it was hot. Did she tell him that between takes? Doubt it.
The scene was filmed in mid September in NYC and, by all accounts, it was a cool evening. His implication that MM didn't know what was going to take place is absurd and insulting to her as a professional. He also claims that she never spoke a word to DiMaggio again. Odd, since Joe D escorted her to the premier, even though their divorce had been finalized.
Most laughably, he said the film robbed her of her one chance at happiness. LMFAO! DiMaggio was a controlling, jealous retired jock who wanted Monroe to quit her career, which was red hot at that point, stay home and tend to his needs. As if.
It's no secret that Ewell struggled with alcoholism and that it hurt his career, especially in later years. It's ironic that he would concoct this story, seeming to channel his character, Richard Sherman, who's vivid imagination and delusions were the basis of the film. Perhaps he actually believed it.
Should have said "whose vivid imagination..." ; )
Good points! His story lost credibility for me when he said they never spoke after that..
It was pretty well known She didn't wear undies normally.
Oh stfu you pontificating windbag!🙄
He lost his mind...I completely agree with you
Beautifully sad.
Yes, Tom is wrong about them not ever speaking again, but this was indeed the straw that broke the camel's back for their marriage, his physical abuse towards her reached it's peak when she returned to their room after the shoot.
With DiMaggio's Baseball career a few years behind him before meeting Marilyn, and later 3rd husband Arthur Miller's career having reached it's artistic peak just before their marriage, neither man had a chance not to be consumed and overshadowed by her life and career, even if they had both enjoyed their own success during the time.
Interviewed by the great Elwy Yost.
Actor Tom Ewell (April 29, 1909 - Sept. 12, 1994) was survived by his mother, Martine Yewell Tompkins
(1889-1998) and by his former father-in-law George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 - Jan. 31, 1995).
Geez, those 2 people should've written a book about the secret to long life. Probably good genes more than anything, though.
He was also survived by his wife of 36 years, Marjorie, and adopted son, Taylor.
Joe DiMaggio never remarried .
Never ever heard this (no underwear) version before...interesting.
Not sure if this is true. Can you send us a link to a source. It just doesnt "sound" right.
@@TheVerbalVolley Right.. wouldn't there be photos from it since so many photos exist of that moment in NY? I recently watched something that said she requested to wear 2 pairs of panties because you could see thru one pair.. maybe he was thinking of that?
@@TheVerbalVolley Read Norman Mailers' book.
@@MiJaHa Hi Michael,
You do know that Mailer admitted to Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes' that almost everything he wrote in his book about MM was stolen from other sources.
@@TheVerbalVolley Doesn't surprise me.there is also the book by James Hudson, on page 60 [photo].& probably many others. but,really just watch Her movies& newsreels. Niagara, blue suit & pink dress scenes you'll never see a panty line on her anywhere& what's wrong if She didn't wear undies? You'll very rarely see her wear a bra either usually only if She's wearing a white shirt or blouse. I read Mailers book in the mid '70,s & hae a copy ordered now so I can read it again. Thanks.
I think that Tom Ewell, who was 75 at the moment of this interview, had lost a large size of his memory.
Very true...this is not the true story
Shelly winters told interesting stories about Marilyn
And Debbie Reynolds & Robert Wagner wrote interesting stories about Shelly.
What a bunch of lies and false statements.
He's so gross. They should have found another actor with charisma to play the leading man. This stupid movie would have disappeared into obscurity without Marilyn Monroe as the leading actress. The story that Marilyn wasn't wearing underwear is disgusting and his story about her and Joe was equally a lie. Marilyn left Joe after he beat her up. I hope Tom burns in hell for all the lies he's telling.
@The Real Alien Observer - not from a female point of view. He has no personality whatsoever, and he was nowhere near her level as Marilyn Monroe's leading man. That dress scene made her a Hollywood legend. That's ok, because nobody will even remember his name, while Marilyn's star will shine bright forever. Hahaha.
@The Real Alien Observer Yes,, I agree, Tom Ewell made the film! It was the best thing he ever did, don't get me wrong tho,, Marylin was fantastically great in the movie too, love her.
I do believe Ewell played the Seven Year Itch on Broadway. I think he played the well. All the attention was to be on Marilyn, not some Hollywood hunk.
The Trainwreck
Put down the crack pipe and get out of your grandma's basement.
Cellar dweller 🙄
He was excellent as the bumbling, non descript, everyday man torn between his wife and a beautiful neighbor. His role was not to overpower her but to support her. The story was a stage play first that he played. He did it before MM. He won two awards for his portrayal.