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Marilyn Monroe's nude photograph by Leif-Erik Nygards

Clip: 07/20/2012 | 1m 20s  | Video has closed captioning.

Leif-Erik Nygards' one photograph of Marilyn Monroe. Nygards was an assistant to photographer Bert Stern. Following a shoot, Nygards asked for the privilege to take just one picture: he got more than he asked for.

Aired: 07/20/12

Rating: NR

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