Love Boat Follies: Ethel Merman, Carol Channing, Ann Miller

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2006
  • A rarely seen clip, and perhaps Merman's final film performance, this is Ethel Merman, Ann Miller, Carol Channing and Della Reese performing, "I'm The Greatest Star" from Funny Girl on an episode of "The Love Boat," known as the Broadway Follies Episode.
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  • @BigBirdy100
    @BigBirdy100 16 років тому +15

    Holy Cow...my screen wasn't big enough for all that star power.

  • @Mrphilharmonic
    @Mrphilharmonic 16 років тому +12

    SENSATIONAL!!!!!
    The old pros sure can teach this generation about PERFORMING!!!!

  • @showtunestarpower
    @showtunestarpower 6 років тому +22

    Often, just to cheer myself up, I watch this golden bit of show business. Ann Miller, Carol Channing, Della Reece and the great ETHEL MERMAN in the same musical number! And, man, are they game! Thank you!

  • @SaxonC
    @SaxonC 14 років тому +20

    LOL Ann Miller's hair looks like something that can withstand a category 5 hurricane! ;)

  • @vcaus
    @vcaus 16 років тому +7

    Carol Channing gives a hilarious account of making this Love Boat episode in her memoires. The producers made Ethel wear rubber bands, presumably under her wig, to lift her baggy chin. This gave her a permanent smile.

  • @Seabasstien
    @Seabasstien 3 роки тому +4

    Priceless! Ethel Merman, Carol Channing, Ann Miller and Della Reese together in one musical number.

  • @HurdyGurdyChallenge
    @HurdyGurdyChallenge 16 років тому +4

    CLASH OF THE TITANS!! Yeah!

  • @RafaelPReyes
    @RafaelPReyes 8 років тому +52

    God, I have never felt so gay as when I watched this. This is FABULOUS. Thank you for posting it. I wish there was a sequel with all of them singing "I'm Still Here". And, as an aside, I miss the un-irony of the "The Love Boat".

    • @MountTheodore72
      @MountTheodore72 5 років тому +3

      Classical dames in their natural habitat.

    • @zyxw2024
      @zyxw2024 2 роки тому +1

      Read my comment posted a minute ago.

  • @lizbethpinti9094
    @lizbethpinti9094 7 років тому +11

    I have no idea who is the greatest but Carol Channing cracks me up

  • @TheWwgb
    @TheWwgb 13 років тому +12

    Wonderful! They don't make them like Merman, Channing, Miller and Reese any more. Great, great ladies of show business :)

  • @Wakkosgirl
    @Wakkosgirl 16 років тому +6

    Man! You wanted star power back then? This was IT! Every woman in this clip is an icon. A TRUE icon, not one of these fly by night ones that no one remembers in 5 years.

  • @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302
    @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 5 років тому +6

    A tribute to Carol Channing and Della Reese who died in 2019 and 2018.Four great singers together.

  • @maleficentdiva
    @maleficentdiva 11 років тому +3

    this is the diva episode of Love Boat! all of those divas on one boat! OMG I am surprised it didn't explode! LOL!

  • @gforceeatingcorrect
    @gforceeatingcorrect 7 років тому +36

    Who was the MAD QUEEN who came up with this Casting Extra-veganzaaaa !!!!!

    • @BC-nj2uz
      @BC-nj2uz 4 роки тому +2

      Fabulous isn't it? I can still remember watching this every Saturday night at 8 and then Fantasy Island at 9.

    • @robertsmith9309
      @robertsmith9309 3 роки тому +2

      These were the Drag Stars of my day 5o+ years ago.

    • @robertsmith9309
      @robertsmith9309 3 роки тому

      J

    • @PJChgo1
      @PJChgo1 3 роки тому +1

      For REAL, though!

    • @alexflowers97
      @alexflowers97 2 місяці тому

      Close enough jaja. It was actually, it was F hag Candy Spelling. 💅👠

  • @Triforce829
    @Triforce829 5 років тому +11

    Finally now they all all together singing in heaven...today Carol Channing has passed away at age 97...show em how to really wow the crowd Carol...you were the greatest star

  • @k8nairne
    @k8nairne 14 років тому +5

    Now this is CAMP SPECTACULAR

  • @allancuseo7431
    @allancuseo7431 6 років тому +4

    Fabulous...All legends.

  • @zyxw2024
    @zyxw2024 2 роки тому +1

    I met Ann Miller delivering a Leon Block suit she had purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue. A little tailoring was made. I worked in the SFA buying office that purchased Leon Block designs. Miller was staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Madison Avenue. 1977/78? She answered the door with only a bath towel wrapped on her torso & hips. I saw her DANCING legs, & she must have age 50's. Those legs!! 😊

    • @RafaelPReyes
      @RafaelPReyes 2 роки тому

      Oh wow! Now that is a memory. :)

  • @SwankyCub
    @SwankyCub 12 років тому +3

    I CANNOT take the smile off of my face!

  • @kerryincolumbus
    @kerryincolumbus 12 років тому +2

    LOL!!!! the ULTIMATE in CAMP!!! I've seen drag shows with less camp! But, it was amazing to see and hear all those great stars on one show, thanks for he awesome post!

  • @Mike6E
    @Mike6E 12 років тому +6

    Man, how great Ann Miller still looked at 60.

    • @alexflowers97
      @alexflowers97 2 місяці тому

      And to think that roughly 20 years later from this at 80 she did Mulholland Dr in the 2000s

  • @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302
    @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 6 років тому +5

    RIP DELLA REESE(1931-2017), ,Now only Carol Channing is still alive(1921)

    • @The1baddman
      @The1baddman 5 років тому +3

      Ms Channing passed away this morning.

  • @thatomohapi2586
    @thatomohapi2586 11 років тому +3

    I LOVE ETHEL MERMAN !!!!!

  • @marcosvalenca
    @marcosvalenca 17 років тому +1

    What an interesting piece! Channing's wig kills me!

  • @maxwilson4748
    @maxwilson4748 12 років тому +2

    Thanks for posting. This was a lot of fun to watch.

  • @WIZZINGSHIRE
    @WIZZINGSHIRE 15 років тому +3

    i am not nor will i ever be gay and i love this.people today just dont know the true meaning of ENTERTAINMENT.

  • @bplatt1069
    @bplatt1069 16 років тому +1

    Never did I think I would get to see this again! I had the thrill of watching it on our family's Magnavox console when it aired those many years ago. Thank you, dynamicduonyc, for putting this on UA-cam; you are helping to keep that fabulous era alive--we so need this kind of panache and style today!

  • @hlywdplayer
    @hlywdplayer 11 років тому +1

    2:57 ..OMG It's Bobby as---Augusta Hott-- using a case of Aqua Net ..LOL !!! ...This show is a - "Drag" .... but . we love it , the Grand Dame's of Broadway , My mom saw Ethel way back when in "Annie get your Gun" and said this woman could belt out songs from the stage that rattled the roof , she has some powerful lungs ! I missed this episode back then, good to see this here , Thank you

  • @AuntBarbara
    @AuntBarbara 17 років тому +1

    Oh how I miss that Love Boat

  • @wolkowy1
    @wolkowy1 16 років тому +1

    I used to love this show with all those legendery great ladies. Great! Thanks for uploading!

  • @LIBeachcub
    @LIBeachcub 13 років тому +1

    Wow! What a pleasant surprise to stumble upon this wonderful clip of Broadway powerhouses! Amazing! It's hard to find these days on prime time TV!

  • @nswelles1
    @nswelles1 5 років тому +1

    I got to see Anne Miller at an outdoor screening in DC of one of her movies, on the occasion of the donation of her tap shoes to the Smithsonian.

  • @lababoc
    @lababoc 16 років тому +1

    Della Reese was a star herself once much before the TV show

  • @SteveStalzle
    @SteveStalzle 17 років тому +1

    I saw her perform live once, i just remembered.

  • @victoriahazel989
    @victoriahazel989 Рік тому

    Fantastic! How did I ever miss this episode!!!

  • @ItsAnOldCroneLife
    @ItsAnOldCroneLife 14 років тому

    That just put a big smile on my face. I love Carol Channing!!! She's such a sweetie!

  • @Wakkosgirl
    @Wakkosgirl 16 років тому +3

    I know what you mean but that was the style in the 80's. Big shoulders, lots of glitter....and the older you were the more of everything they had!

  • @etraig
    @etraig 14 років тому

    oh wow! what a thrill to see those 4 together.

  • @DENNISTHEMENACE48
    @DENNISTHEMENACE48 17 років тому

    NOW THAT WAS TALENT GOD BLESS THEM ALL

  • @kathyflorcruz552
    @kathyflorcruz552 5 років тому +1

    Carol Channing just passed away 2 days ago & I find this random Love Boat. Funny, that.😳

  • @TylerActs86
    @TylerActs86 16 років тому

    Ethel and Carol are the best!!!

  • @kahlilnelson
    @kahlilnelson 15 років тому +2

    "HEY CAPTAIN STUBIN, HERE I AM!!!"

  • @GroovyShelly
    @GroovyShelly 2 місяці тому

    "Hey Captain Stubing, here I am...!"

  • @Stevebaby123
    @Stevebaby123 3 роки тому

    How is there not a drag camp musical about them making this musical episode?! Ryan Murphy...do it!

  • @CharlotteIssyvoo
    @CharlotteIssyvoo 16 років тому

    You said it! It's fabulous!

  • @rickscookingschool4496
    @rickscookingschool4496 6 років тому

    Good Lord - what fun THAT is!

  • @napalmnacey
    @napalmnacey 14 років тому

    Yes, Ethel, you are the greatest star. :)

  • @peterannone4954
    @peterannone4954 11 років тому

    This is so great. Pete.

  • @williamg.williams3861
    @williamg.williams3861 3 роки тому

    Met these 3ladys ann carol Eathel

  • @indy264
    @indy264 12 років тому +1

    This when talent was really talent

  • @vino140
    @vino140 6 років тому +9

    Camp ecstasy!

  • @DSBthevoice
    @DSBthevoice 16 років тому

    why isnt all the series on DVD i so loved this show as a child in jolly old england

  • @PiersTazzanoot
    @PiersTazzanoot 16 років тому +3

    And this, boys and girls, is the definition of 'camp'.
    Love it!!!!

  • @tangobango9653
    @tangobango9653 4 роки тому

    WOW! All that Female Star Power on one show!! 🥴

  • @madamerotten
    @madamerotten 14 років тому

    I didn't realize it back then, but now I'm beginning to understand that you're probably right.

  • @djs2356
    @djs2356 4 роки тому

    That broke a line of Pixels on my monitor...not kidding!

  • @XX-gy7ue
    @XX-gy7ue 5 років тому

    TALENT TALENT TALENT TALENT

  • @justdolphy2814
    @justdolphy2814 17 років тому +4

    SOOOO GAY and I love it!! I mean - the 4 legendary divas singing a Streisand song. Does it get ANY better than that?!?!

  • @designgreg
    @designgreg 12 років тому +1

    Kristen Chenowith, Idina Menzel, Linda Eder

  • @14DaveHunter
    @14DaveHunter 5 років тому

    How many shades of red in the face, others feel watching this?

  • @hebneh
    @hebneh 4 роки тому

    I wonder how they all got along in real life during this production.

  • @RadioFreeSpike
    @RadioFreeSpike 17 років тому

    OMG! If I ever need inspiration to be a drag queen, I'll look up this video again.

  • @msscott73
    @msscott73 12 років тому

    @Dirkdebruyne YEP ETHEL WAS PURE TALENT.

  • @lonestar1
    @lonestar1 16 років тому +1

    The only one missing was our dear Judy

    • @BestHBCU
      @BestHBCU 6 років тому

      Pearl Bailey

  • @mrronnell1982
    @mrronnell1982 13 років тому +3

    Della better work!!

  • @awwyeahme2
    @awwyeahme2 13 років тому

    @TheOwlBerlin i doubt it.many now days cant song of dance sad the good ones are gone....

  • @KeziaEMS
    @KeziaEMS 11 років тому

    Eu vi essa mulher nas visões da Raven

  • @michaelneel4828
    @michaelneel4828 6 років тому +4

    A Queens dream lol to all my gay brothers & sisters ;)

  • @TheJackEbrown
    @TheJackEbrown 17 років тому

    haha i work with lauren tewes. we work in a grocery store. shes in charge or gourmet cheese and wine.

  • @designcreatology
    @designcreatology  13 років тому

    @happylilsunbeam Thanks. I assume that was a good wow!

  • @ragemanchoo82
    @ragemanchoo82 16 років тому

    Carol Channing performed with Pink Martini? :D I didnt know that

  • @dietrichlee24
    @dietrichlee24 17 років тому

    This wasn't Merman's last film performace by a LONG shot LOL, she got much worse:-) god i love that woman!

  • @myfaeriegirl
    @myfaeriegirl 16 років тому

    lololol...hahahahaha...lololololololol!

  • @ragemanchoo82
    @ragemanchoo82 16 років тому

    That was Ann Miller who Molly Shannon parodied on SNL in the "Leg Up!" sketch, right?

  • @lafayettedad
    @lafayettedad 12 років тому

    there aint nobody around to follow in their shoes....I mean, who would be up there from today's generation?

  • @koln1996
    @koln1996 13 років тому +6

    My neighbor looks and sounds like Carol Channing!!!
    The only problem : Max is a guy!!!

  • @funkeekatt
    @funkeekatt 14 років тому

    Why did you cut Cab Calloway and Van Johnson from the opening titles? :(

  • @pineo81
    @pineo81 Рік тому

    What season of Drag race was this? 🏁

  • @ajb1776
    @ajb1776 16 років тому

    The only reason The Love Boat should have existed.

  • @bretty1975
    @bretty1975 17 років тому

    Hey,
    Thaks for putting this up. Is it just me or is della's lip sync totally out.
    Love it.
    Brett :-)
    xo

  • @ragemanchoo82
    @ragemanchoo82 16 років тому

    Wasn't Molly Shannon doing Anne Miller the SNL sketch "Leg Up"?

  • @ragemanchoo82
    @ragemanchoo82 16 років тому

    Whats with the speed editing here? They let you have at least 10 minutes for free.

  • @kco728
    @kco728 12 років тому

    Captain Stubing approves. 3:54

  • @Robert4770
    @Robert4770 17 років тому

    I think Pearl was gone already when this was filmed

  • @dunskie
    @dunskie 15 років тому

    Right on!
    The comments by some here are truly moronic.
    I, and anyone else with an appreciation for greatness, agree with everything you said to hopefully straighten out that little punk.! LOL

  • @jfkmadpad
    @jfkmadpad 16 років тому

    forgive my ignorance but who is Ms Reese?

  • @TheLolbot3000
    @TheLolbot3000 6 років тому +6

    I've died and gone to gay heaven

  • @ReddzVoice
    @ReddzVoice 14 років тому

    INDEED!

  • @Queh
    @Queh 13 років тому

    the lulz boat follies

  • @kcholt68
    @kcholt68 16 років тому

    A Movie Dearest blog featured video. See my profile for the link and playlists!

  • @JamesWitman
    @JamesWitman 16 років тому

    I love this, but what was up with those dresses? lol

  • @rocantenrocanten4150
    @rocantenrocanten4150 6 років тому

    это страшно

  • @dominickantonelli
    @dominickantonelli 10 років тому

    Pearl Bailey did play Isaac's mother in an early season episode, so I'm not sure why the part was recast with Della Reese in a later season.

    • @carlof.cantaverojr.2606
      @carlof.cantaverojr.2606 6 років тому

      dominick antonelli she passed away before this was taped.

    • @nondescript2892
      @nondescript2892 2 роки тому

      @@carlof.cantaverojr.2606 no she didn't..she died in 1990..this was early eighties

  • @dennis0805
    @dennis0805 17 років тому

    Freak Show??? Get a life with perspective. I give LOVE BOAT kudos for recording some of the great talents all together. Imagine paying for a ticket to see these legends together and live - if we could: God rest the departed.

  • @SkepticalChris
    @SkepticalChris 11 місяців тому

    Which gay man wrote up this absolutely fabulous episode?

  • @beccafacebarker
    @beccafacebarker 17 років тому

    Sweet jumped up Jesus on a Vespa.

  • @KellyLincoln
    @KellyLincoln 10 років тому

    Pear Bailey!!!!

    • @jaytops
      @jaytops 5 років тому +2

      Della Reese. Her name is even at the beginning of the clip

  • @wesleyan97
    @wesleyan97 17 років тому

    They shoot horses, don't they?

  • @Peter95111
    @Peter95111 17 років тому +2

    This is a gay mans fantasy. The only one missing is Judy! Hilarious.

  • @hortondlfn1994
    @hortondlfn1994 5 років тому +1

    I don't get it...what makes it "gay"? I'm just seeing four legendary women singing together. Hmmmm....

    • @oriethompson
      @oriethompson 5 років тому +1

      If we have to explain that to you..then you will never get it!!