Absolutely great. If you don't know about the legendary Ethel Merman, you really need to. Before stage actors were wired for sound, Ethel had one of the very few singing voices that could be heard effortlessly in the last row of the SECOND balcony! She starred in many Broadway musicals and several movies as well.
I love how Ethel knew how to play off dick cavett’s nervousness and really could make a performance entertaining! Even the way she taps on his shoulder to give him the downbeat is just wonderful
I love this clip. Seems like both are having a great time
Absolutely great. If you don't know about the legendary Ethel Merman, you really need to. Before stage actors were wired for sound, Ethel had one of the very few singing voices that could be heard effortlessly in the last row of the SECOND balcony! She starred in many Broadway musicals and several movies as well.
They used to say she had a voice for the heavens (ie. the cheapest seats way up in the second balcony.
Queen of Broadway.
Great! We need more Merman now!
I love how Ethel knew how to play off dick cavett’s nervousness and really could make a performance entertaining! Even the way she taps on his shoulder to give him the downbeat is just wonderful
Adorable. Ethel beats the rhythm of the cross singing on his back and carefully matches him! Not bad!
Thank you for this
Awwww❤
We sang this in a pantomime in 1953 in Argosy's Queen of Hearts
at this point - great vocal longevity and energy - plus I think she looked better than when young - (her disco lp is over at the "archive")
Two greats in their own right.
That's a tough song to sing, especial with someone who's voice is as strong as Merman's.
Ethel has a strong voice? I never noticed.
Dick Cavett! Who told him he could sing?!
Ethel ruined the song with her usual nasal yeow, ngeow, yeoow singing, she's also ahead of tempo/rythm at times.so annoying!
What nonsense.
You like her or you don't.