Sky Arte Blonde Power Night: Doris Day, Bardot, Monroe, Kelly
On Monday, May 2, Sky Arte HD airs a Blonde Power evening featuring four iconic blonde actresses. The lineup begins with a first-run episode of "Vite da Star" on Doris Day, who worked with James Stewart, Cary Grant, Charles Vidor, and Alfred Hitchcock. Next is "Brigitte Bardot – Un'icona francese," exploring her career and life on the French Riviera. A second "Vite da Star" episode covers Marilyn Monroe's rise from a difficult childhood to Hollywood stardom. The evening closes with Grace Kelly, whom Hitchcock called "ghiaccio bollente" (hot ice); they made three films together, and during the Monaco shoot of "To Catch a Thief," she met her future husband. Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune, which manages content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Sky Arte HD airs a Blonde Power evening on Monday, May 2.
- First episode of 'Vite da Star' focuses on Doris Day.
- Doris Day worked with James Stewart, Cary Grant, Charles Vidor, and Alfred Hitchcock.
- Documentary 'Brigitte Bardot – Un'icona francese' is included.
- A second 'Vite da Star' episode covers Marilyn Monroe.
- Grace Kelly is featured; Hitchcock called her 'ghiaccio bollente'.
- Hitchcock and Kelly made three films together.
- Kelly met her future husband during the Monaco shoot of 'To Catch a Thief'.
Entities
Artists
- Doris Day
- Brigitte Bardot
- Marilyn Monroe
- Grace Kelly
- James Stewart
- Cary Grant
- Charles Vidor
- Alfred Hitchcock
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
Locations
- France
- French Riviera
- Monaco
- Hollywood