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Ethel Merman discusses her experiences as a performer

BROADCAST: Jun. 8, 1961 | DURATION: 00:26:54

Synopsis

Ethel Merman, American musical theater performer, discusses her experiences as an actor and singer.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 8, 1961

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 25 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
26 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Feminism, Women, Women's Studies

People

Actors

Tags

Merman, Ethel--Interviews Actresses--United States--Interviews Singers--United States--Interviews Merman, Ethel,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Gypsy (musical) Musicals Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Girl crazy (musical)

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