00 / 00 © Archive Photos/Getty Images 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) Related Programs A conversation with James O'Reilly, Tom Amandes, and Lucy Childs Nov. 24, 1982 Juliet Mitchell discusses women, family, and oppression Apr. 25, 1971 Claire Bloom discusses her career Oct. 22, 1991 Joan Mellen in conversation with Studs Terkel Sep. 9, 1974 Martin Gottfried discusses his book "Broadway Musicals" Nov. 15, 1979 Suzanne Bloch discusses her career as a lute player and her appreciation for theater Mar. 19, 1960