Marilyn Scott, a pioneering figure in the entertainment industry, began her career as Los Angeles' first female disc jockey on radiostation KMPC. She later transitioned to acting, becoming a regular on the popular television series "Peyton Place" from 1965 to 1969. Scott's role as Ada Jacks on the show was considered scandalous for its time, as it depicted extramarital affairs, dark secrets, and skulduggery of residents in a small New England town.
Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in show business. She started out as a disc jockey, spinning records for KMPC's early morning "Wake-Up" show, and later became a singing DJ on KHJ's similar "Rise and Shine" morning program. Scott also began acting in local theater companies, including the Stage Society, West Coast Theater, Civic Playhouse, and Pasadena Playhouse.
In the 1950s, Scott had small roles in a handful of motion pictures, including "Wicked Woman" (1954),"The Green-Eyed Blonde" (1957),and "I Want to Live!" (1958) starring Susan Hayward. She also appeared in episodes of popular television series such as "Bonanza", "Gunsmoke", and "Perry Mason".
In addition to her professional endeavors, Scott was committed to philanthropic causes. She was a board member of Portals House Inc., a center to aid mentally troubled people, and a fund-raiser and major supporter of OPICA Adult Day Care, which aids senior citizens. Scott also regularly volunteered to serve dinner to the homeless at Skid Row centers.
In her personal life, Scott was married to blacklisted writer Gene Stone, and later to importer Urban S. Hirsch Jr. in 1961. She is survived by Hirsch and his three children, Urban III, Rita, and Karen.
