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 Discussing the book "Shattered Applause: The Lives of Eva Le Gallienne" with the author, educator and theater historian Robert A. Schanke Feb. 3, 1993 Discussing the play "The Cradle Will Rock," with director and actor John Houseman Jun. 1, 1983 Lyle Kessler in conversation with Studs Terkel Feb. 7, 1985 Warren Leming discusses and performs songs from the play "The Eight Hours" Apr. 8, 1987 Interviewing the cast of "The Egg" 1962 Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau discusses birth control ; part 1 Feb. 12, 1965