Ethel Merman belting with Fred Astaire

The great Ethel Merman having a belt-off with Fred Astaire. Not quite a fair match considering the quote that even when Ethel died, they still had to shoot her out 3:34. Two greats in a charming and funny duet. Now if only Ethel could come back and belt some of the current no-talents off the perhaps with Taylor Swift. The Hollywood Palace Season 3 Episode 24 Host: Fred Astaire / Ethel Merman Aired Saturday 9:30 PM Mar 12, 1966 on ABC