OMG, utter chaos!
Judy Garland, Ethel Merman and Barbra Streisand all on the same stage belting out a song.
Poor Judy seemed so confused, Barbra was like a deer in the headlights, and Ethel stole the show, of course.
Goddamn, Ethel could really belt out a song.
What a powerful voice she had.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | October 14, 2025 9:59 AM |
Just lovely, OP
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | October 14, 2025 12:05 PM |
Entertainment is shit today, with so little both spontaneous and authentic.
Not to mention gloriously campy.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | October 14, 2025 12:13 PM |
I think this is the only Ethel Merman performance of a number from Gypsy during the shows run that exists.
Yeah, she became a joke as the years went on, but none of the ladies who have played that role can compare to the greatness of Merman. Not even close. THIS is a fucking star.
So perfect as a domineering, monstrous, stage mother. It must have been so thrilling for the people watching this on opening night.
(and gosh, Perry Como was so cute in his prime)
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | October 14, 2025 1:48 PM |
Way back in the day, a friend of mine in college did a hilarious impression of Ethel Merman singing “Been Caught Stealing” by Jane’s Addiction, which was a hit song at the time.
I did say it was back in the day.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | October 14, 2025 1:59 PM |
Merman is like Brylcreem - just a little dab'll do ya.
I've had more than sufficient.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | October 14, 2025 2:12 PM |
I was always afraid she was going to eat me.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | October 14, 2025 2:33 PM |