Saw this and had to post. Enjoy!
Merman in Dolly!
Wow, I've never seen something like that posted in full.
Where's Merman's Swear Jar 1?
I've had this recording in my collection for several years, enhanced electronically by a friend who owns a recording studio, and it's wonderful. It was recorded at Merman's final performance on Broadway in December of 1970.
^I Have had this one for quite a while too. It's great!
"Where's Merman's Swear Jar 1?"
Likely at the mercy of Loretta Young.
Now that YouTube allows videos longer than their old 10-minute limit, many wonderful things like this have begun to surface.
Such an incredible talent. Probably the only performer who would be able to rival Channing in the role.
I saw Merman do the role on Broadway - the only time I ever got to see her in person. She was quite wonderful.
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