The special featured a mix of interviews, archival footage, and performances by various celebrities, including:
* Hosted by: Tony Bennett
* Performers: Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, Charo, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, The Four Tops, Debbie Reynolds, Vincent Price, George Hamilton, Rip Torn, Peter Lawford, Carroll Baker, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Lee Strasberg, Arthur Miller, Lauren Bacall, Angie Dickinson, Robert Wagner, Eva Gabor, Don Rickles, Mickey Rooney, Janis Paige, James Earl Jones, Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, The Pointer Sisters, The Beach Boys, Smokey Robinson, Lou Rawls, Gladys Knight, Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr.
The special was a mix of tributes, anecdotes, and personal reflections about Monroe's life and career. It was a significant cultural event that highlighted the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe.