Dorothy - Videotape Interviews & TV Programs
Videotaped Interviews and Press Conference Video About Kilgallen's Investigation of the JFK AssassinationThe Life and Death of a Media Icon - Pulitzer-Prize Nominated Journalist, Crack Investigative Reporter, What's My Line? TV Program Star, Celebrated Radio Talk Show Host, Author, and Adventurer in Words, Photographs and Videotaped Interviews.
- Marc Sinclaire
- Charles Simpson
- Katherine Stone
- Joe Tonahill
- Jack Ruby Press Conference
- Television Programs
Marc Sinclaire Interviews

While Dorothy Kilgallen had many “celebrity” friends, arguably her closest friend was Marc Sinclaire, her main hairdresser. For years, he not only fixed her hair but was a trusted ally whom she could speak to about private matters and know that Marc would never betray that trust. Sinclaire was also a celebrity of sorts in his own right since his clients included the rich and famous including Princess Margaret. Interviewed on videotape in the late 1990s and early 2000’s, Sinclaire adds much to a credible account of Kilgallen’s life and times, and her death.
Sinclaire and Dorothy Relationship
- Sinclaire descrbies Regency Hotel and Dorothy - 00:24
- Sinclaire details he and Charles Simpson being Celebrities in own right - 00:08
JFK Assassination Investigation and Dorothy
- Sinclaire recalls Dorothy calling JFK assassination “case of a lifetime” - 00:30
- Sinclaire details why Dorothy exposure of Ruby testimony infuriated Warren Commission - 00:36
- Sinclaire tells why he did not discussed Dorothy investigation - 00:47
- Sinclaire details Dorothy New Orleans trip prior to Death - 01:10
- Sinclaire describes what Dorothy told him about JFK Death - 00:11
- Sinclaire details spying on Dorothy, her Investigation File - 00:26
- Sinclaire comments on plan to Discredit Dorothy after JFK ass. Investigation - 00:19
Sinclaire Recalls Dorothy’s Physical and Mental Make-up Prior to Death
- Sinclaire says Dorothy not an Alcoholic or Drug Addict - 01:17
- Sinclaire descrbies Dorothy as being “beautiful” - 00:22
Sinclaire Recalls Dorothy’s Friendship with Gangster Frank Costello
- Sinclaire reveals gangster Frank Costello’s gift to Dorothy, meeting - 01:42
- Sinclaire Points to Dorothy’s Wealth .Sinclaire says Dorothy worth millions in today’s dollars - 00:15
Threats on Dorothy’s Life or Family
- Sinclaire saysDorothy afraid for life and family - 00:46
- Sinclaire describes incident with Kerry in Central Park - 00:50
Sinclaire re concerns for Dorothy’s Son Kerry
Dorothy’s Trip to Switzerland Prior to Death
Sinclaire Finding Dorothy’s Body
- Sinclaire describes discovering Dorothy dead - 03:50
- Sinclaire says he was not the first one to find Dorothy body - 00:24
- Sinclaire describes how James the Butler came upstairs, Marc leaves, police car out front - 01:47
- Sinclaire says there was mix up in media re who found body; believes Dorothy didn’t die in bedroom - 00:28
- Sinclaire questions “conspiracy” to kill Dorothy - 00:36
- Sinclaire questions where Dorothy died - 00:20
Dorothy Death Announcement/Funeral
- Sinclaire describes NY Post article re Dorothy death - 00:24
- Sinclaire tells why he didn’t go to Dorothy funeral - 00:17
- Sinclaire says Dorothy’s mother accuses husband of killing Dorothy - 00:29
Sinclaire Suspicions on Who Killed Dorothy, Where, and How
- Sinclaire says he believes Richard didn’t kill Dorothy, more than one person involved - 00:13
- Sinclaire speculates how Dorothy died and where - 00:58
Sinclaire on Whereabouts of Dorothy JFK Assassination Evidence File After Death
- Sinclaire says if anyone knew where Dorothy’s investigation file was, it would be husband Richard - 00:56
Sinclaire Keeping Quiet About Dorothy Death
- Sinclaire says he never told anyone details about Dorothy’s death including author Israel - 00:41
- Sinclaire more comments re not speaking about Dorothy death - 00:19
Sinclaire Speaks about Dorothy and Boyfriend, Journalist Ron Pataky

Almost immediately after Dorothy became embroiled in her JFK assassination investigation, Columbus, Ohio newspaperman Ron Pataky entered her life and the two became close friends and then lovers. Sinclaire was suspicious of Pataky’s motives and spoke about discussions Marc had with Dorothy about Pataky.
- Sinclaire describes Pataky meeting with Dorothy at Regency Hotel - 0:37
- Sinclaire says Pataky sent Valentines – romance - 02:00
- Sinclaire details Pataky announcement to WML group - 00:52
- Sinclaire details info slipping out, suspects Pataky - 00:39
- Sinclaire says he suggested Dorothy confront Pataky – dead after that - 00:34
- Sinclaire says Beau is the snitch - 01:03
- Sinclaire comments on Pataky comments re: Dorothy - 02:06
- Sinclaire comments on Pataky comments re: Dorothy (Continued) - 02:45
- Sinclaire says Pataky didn’t have the “guts” to kill Kilgallen - 00:22
Charles Simpson Interviews

Alongside Marc Sinclaire, Charles Simpson was not only a second hairdresser but a blessed friend as well whom Dorothy spoke to about both professional and personal matters. Simpson, a careful man with the spoken word, adds another element to Dorothy’s story.
- Simpson describes Kilgallen behavior at Manhattan Hair Salon - 0:19
- Simpson Recalls Kind Act by Dorothy when He or Marc flew - 00:36
- Simpson describes Dorothy’s Journalistic Mindset - 00:39
- Simpson recalls Dorothy’s Treatment of Celebrities - 00:23
- Simpson discusses Dorothy’s Drinking Habits - 00:13
- Simpson disputes Stories about Dorothy Behavior - 00:20
- Simpson disputes Dorothy committing Suicide - 01:00
- Simpson details Dorothy JFK Assassination Investigation and Her Fears - 00:59
- Simpson discusses Dorothy Exposure of Ruby Warren Commission Testimony and Danger of doing so - 00:40
- Simpson details Sinclaire finding Dorothy’s body and Simpson’s belief she was - 00:17
- Simpson discounts Dorothy being found in right Bedroom - 00:37
- Simpson admits his Safety discussing Dorothy Death still an Issue - 00:43
Katherine Stone Interviews

Katherine appeared on Dorothy’s final What’s My Line? program on November 7, 1965. Dorothy guessed her occupation – selling dynamite. After the program, Stone recounts what happened including the appearance of a “mystery man” who met with Dorothy at the Regency Hotel during a show “after-party” of sorts.
- Stone details limousine ride in NYC - 0:32
- Stone recalls Dorothy leaving in separate Limo - 00:22
- Stone describes Regency Hotel Bar - 00:51
- Stone recalls why she looked toward Dorothy at bar - 00:19
- Stone recalls seeing Dorothy with man in hotel bar - 00:34
- Stone points to where Dorothy and man sat in a booth - 00:20
- Stone indicates why she did not bother Dorothy - 00:22
Joe Tonahill - Jack Ruby Co-Counsel Interviews

Giant-sized Texas attorney Joe Tonahill was Melvin Belli’s co-counsel for the Jack Ruby trial. He didn’t agree with Belli’s decision to defend Ruby with the insanity defense but Tonahill did enjoy a special friendship with Dorothy during the trial.
- Tonahill describes Jack Ruby impression of Dorothy - 0:53
- Tonahill describes how Dorothy came to interview Jack Ruby - 01:58
- Tonahill disputes Earl Ruby denial Dorothy interviewed Jack Ruby at trial - 00:49
- Tonahill describes Dorothy interview with Jack Ruby - 00:32
- Tonahill describes Dorothy physical and mental make-up prior to her death - 00:34
Jack Ruby trial Press Conference

Dorothy Kilgallen listens intently as Jack Ruby Attorney Melvin Belli speaks during a News Conference during the Ruby Trial, 1964
Television Programs

News broadcaster Edward R. Murrow gave eyewitness reports of WWII for CBS and helped develop journalism for mass media. He is best known as the host of "Person to Person", a popular television program in the United States that originally ran from 1953 to 1961, interviewing celebrities in their homes from a comfortable chair in his New York studio.