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Ethel Merman Bibliography

Compiled by John Kenrick

Playbill for Red Hot and BlueJimmy Durante, Ethel Merman and Bob Hope appear on the original cast Playbill of the Porter hit Red, Hot and Blue.

Almost every book that discusses the American musical theater in the 20th Century involves Merman's name. However, several noteworthy books offer a detailed look at her life and career.

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