There's No Business Like Show Business

[@rudolfix7772]

the fact that this clip exists is surreal

[@joyciejd9673]

Rudolf IX I so agree. This clip is not pure gold, it is platinum

[@PDC1987]

The clip of Barbara singing with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra is just as surreal. Judy’s talk show was treated as an afterthought by CBS and the main executives, who publicly hated her. Only lasted one season, and inexplicably scheduled against bonanza.

[@tinagemcgee6190]

IKR

[@TommyStrategic]

The energy! It makes me smile involuntarily!

[@barrymalkin4404]

@@PDC1987 They certainly screwed her up with the tea nobody wanted to drink in spite of a silver set-up that would do Martha Stewart proud.

[@poetcomic1]

The most amazing thing about Ethel is she had NO STAGE FRIGHT. Not even on an opening night. Never. And this is all her life. It is beyond confidence - the stage is like her home space.

[@treesny]

The well-known anecdote about the opening night of Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway: just before curtain time, backstage, a member of the ensemble asks Merman, "Oh Miss Merman, aren't you nervous?" and Merman replies: "Why should I be nervous? I know my lines."

[@robertgood7951]

She's great

[@PBLE20]

It’s fun to see Barbra sorta shy and starstruck before she took the world by storm!!

[@bartonted]

I listened to every album, as they were released. they are brill

[@4eyeswalker]

It is hard to imagine a time when Barbra was not “BARBRA STREISAND.” But at the time of this appearance on Judy’s variety show, she was merely an up and coming singing sensation on the verge of super stardom. I mean, she had made a bit of a splash, but this was before Funny Girl had opened on Broadway. No wonder she was nervous and seemed overwhelmed; plus Merman was her brassy self. So lucky to have this little tv moment from yesterday preserved.

[@519forestmonk9]

Judy was extremely generous, always making sure Barbara was included. Like a proud mama! Barbara was so shy here.

[@DylanRomanov]

You can tell Judy actually liked and respected Barbra.

[@gauloise6442]

Barbra was only 21, but she seems so much more poised and mature.

[@farapipsqueek636]

So nervous

[@wotan10950]

This clip is legendary. Three of the all-time greats. But Barbra was just starting out, and kept a bit to the background, while the other two legends just let it fly. Judy and Ethel were both great admirers of Streisand as her star kept rising.

[@ChuckHackney]

For those of you who are too young, you have here 3 of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century, together. All 3 were accomplished singers and actresses. Merman was mostly known for theater, of course Judy was known as much for film and TV as for her voice, Streisand with a major Broadway career, songbird and later a huge film actress. Stunning to see them all together.

[@crist67mustang]

Me watching this video October 4 2024, it is 61 years later. Greetings from 🇨🇱 Santiago Chile SouthAmerica

[@TheSharron]

I’m watching this on Oct.16,2024…and it’s still giving me goosebumps❤❤

[@zbagz01]

@@TheSharron Greetings from Washington DC. This made me tear up.

[@James-em9qz]

Most young people will never understand how much enormous talented was present on that stage with these three ladies...each one...so incredibly gifted performers.

[@Jim-j4u]

Oh, forgive me, but my nostalgia for those fantastic days of great entertainment...it just about breaks my heart

[@cusaferstein7277]

Real talent comes rarely-these ‘Dames’ got it! Beautiful. Fantastic voices. Stage presence. Light that comes from within! Will never see REAL NATURAL talent like them again. No gimmicks like crap today.❤

[@guadalupemichaels1817]

Now there’s cardi b and Katy Perry grinding on stage 🤮

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

How did the universe not implode from having Ethel, Judy, and Barbara all on stage together??? Holy crap!!!

[@cecegiles7286]

Because they are human....like u😂😂

[@community1949]

Barbra was just a few months from becoming a super star and she blew all of the other singers out of the water. No one could touch her talent in a Broadway musical, movies, recordings, or concerts.

[@zazuzazz5419]

It’s so touching, Judy Garland giving a fledgling Barbra Streisand her blessing. And meaning it. Pass the torch; set the world on fire.

[@Itstonytime77]

I love how Ethel just hijacked this whole segment lol

[@sealfan1000]

Completely!!!! but Ethel is Ethel hahahahahahaha

[@johndalton3180]

Barbra was uncomfortable with her.

[@philiphatfield-ev4kj]

@@Itstonytime77 She did the same thing in the movie, "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World". She slipped on a banana peel in the last scene and it was the biggest laugh in a three hour movie!

[@jjlungdoc7472]

Merman steals the show like there’s no tomorrow. That voice!

[@lonfarris677]

I WAS VERY LUCKY I SAW MERMAN IN GYPSY JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO AND STREISAND IN FUNNY GIRL ON BROADWAY 1964 and GYPSY ROSE LEE IN HER SHOW IN HOLLWOOD. I’M NOW STREISANDS AGE 82.

[@LaDivinaLover]

Now this makes me so pea green with envy! You’re so lucky!!! 😅

[@zbagz01]

You were very lucky! I'm envious. But at least we have these wonderful clips!

[@philiphatfield-ev4kj]

This is what 'Diva Heaven' looks like!

[@krazykittymatt]

Barbra is so quiet here and it's adorable. She's became one of the legendary belters right with these women.

[@100PaulRees]

I love how modest Streisand was here❤

[@chandlerhembree9607]

How times have changed....... So much better back then.....

[@stephenalbertson8920]

Many young folks have no idea about how much incredible and genuine talent was present on that stage at one time!!!

[@gabe-po9yi]

Notice how in tune Judy is with other people's feelings. At 4:28, she notices Barbra hanging back a bit, maybe feeling a bit left out or not knowing what to do, and reaches over and grabs her to bring her into the fold.

[@friendofdorothy9376]

Judy was a compassionate, caring and loving person…with a famous sense of humor. ❤️

[@friendofdorothy9376]

@Martin Mintman Absolutely

[@jgray5034]

True royalty ❤🎉

[@leesbegley6231]

AWW! Such a sweet observation! How lovely was Judy Garland?

[@rdsims8809]

Amazing that in Barbara s start of her career, Barbara can say she knew these two Great Women!!

[@taylorharris1796]

Streisand became the Mariah of Divas live with Aretha when they started singing. She didn't want to over sing legends and just sang back up. I love this clip because it shows that no matter the period gifted singers will respect each other in moments and humble themselves among greats.

[@FredHawsonSaid]

Ethel Merman is the definition of a brassy voice!

[@mikeclifford8360]

My god, Barbra Streisand has had an incredible life.

[@Jardinier2023]

You’ll never see talent like this again. That was an a golden era of television and entertainment. Three legends on one stage.

[@teryckcoles]

You can tell Barbra was holding back and allowing her elders to have their moment. I love when artists are in the presence of their peers (who they enjoy) and step back. Barbra stands on her own, but made sure she didn’t take away from the legends she was onstage with that night. ❤️

[@tugboat2030]

She also wasn't gonna even try competing with Ethel. 🤣

[@avagallon1453]

I think she was a bit shy here

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Judy was a natural actor and comedian aswell as a great singer ❤

[@lucywhittall9846]

We will NEVER see a trio like this again ❤

[@ningtaylor6186]

Baby Babs. She is so cute with underlying confidence in who she is...respectful display in the interaction with her legendary predecessors.

[@Sarasdad91]

Ethel Merman was icing on the cake. Judy, Barbara, and Ethel. Wow! This was talent.

[@richierichnumber1]

Two Icons Ethel & Judy on one stage back in the 1960's what a dream come true for Barbara who was just starting out but learned a lot from watching i bet because by the 70's it was Super stardom for Barbara in her own right and the rest is history.

[@DanStill39]

Merman never needed a microphone. She could blast a song out of the ballpark!

[@bryandavid8067]

I hope you like the lyrics 'cause you're sure gonna' hear 'em!

[@brookegoslin]

Judy Garland is a darling person the way she talked to Barbara Streisand who by the way looks gorgeous . Ethel Merman whaaaaaaat a voice all three of them together they’re perfect .

[@christineharmon6129]

3 Powerful voices! Amazing women who paved the road!

[@timothyglen6733]

No one could belt like Ethel Merman.

[@rhtaft]

I bet all the sound people loved her. They never needed to find a microphone or mixer channel for Ethel

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Judy was nervous. Babs was shy. Ethel was in complete control.

[@barrymalkin4404]

With all due respects to the other stars, Ethel could have sung all by herself. This was no trio.

[@chrislandis6873]

@@barrymalkin4404 judy and barbra stepped back to let ethel have her moment. it was her song. it looks totally improvised.

[@chetdeter5137]

Merman was primarily known as a belter and this was one of her signature songs. Judy and Barbra were clearly holding back to feature and not diminish Merman. Both could sing rings around Merman. Merman would never have agreed to this bit on any other terms.

[@julietteyork6293]

Judy seemed like she was a bundle of nerves. The competitive energy among these 3 stars must have been intense. Ethel definitely flexing her muscles here.

[@beaglybeagle]

All the gay men must have been tingling in their seats watching Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand TOGETHER! And then along comes Ethel Merman like a steamroller.

[@sealfan1000]

Perfectly said!🤣

[@stephenwoehr6500]

This was probably the highlight of Barbara's life up to that point. Priceless!

[@scottmiller6495]

You Will Never Ever See Anything Like This Again Ever Period!!!!!

[@eugenesedita]

Ethel, I never could stand that voice. Uch!

[@marianocesio638]

Two leading actress of differents versions of A star is born

[@orlandocordova9558]

With the 3 of them in a roll, I can only focus on one: My Girl JUDY! 😶 FOCUS IS PULLED FROM OTHERS TO JUDY! ALWAYS! FILMS! TV! WHATEVER!

[@joannegallagher2792]

What an honour for Barbra singing with two legend's of the musicals

[@njplr]

The thing that really strikes me here is that this is a clip from a standard TV Variety show (albeit one with Judy Garland at the helm). A TV SHOW. Back when there were three networks and maybe three UHF stations. The quality here, the CLASS here, the TALENT up here on that stage, it is truly mind-blowing. What a treat!!

[@falcon664]

CBS spent a great deal of money on this show. Judy had a full orchestra with Mort Lindsey conducting. The concert shows were excellent and we are fortunate to have them.

[@community1949]

Everything was like that back then.

[@valkyriesardo278]

Each of these women had their own star shine. But Judy was the queen. Barbra is a technician. Songs are a showcase for her voice. But Judy always showcased the song, every nuance of it with her entire heart and soul. That frail tiny bird of a woman could sing up a hurricane.

[@sharonmahoney9333]

SO TRUE. Another thing I once heard was "The difference between Liza Minelli and her mom Judy Garland is the difference between talent and genius."

[@kathychinski6308]

Brilliantly said! Barbra the tech; Judy the queen.

[@wantsomecoffee]

Would you just look at Judy? My word, she was fabulous. It’s a little heartbreaking, isn’t it?

[@danarzechula3769]

She looks like a little girl who just needs protecting

[@nunyabiznez6381]

I can't watch her without fighting back the tears. When I was a kid they would present the Wizard of Oz every autumn before Halloween and then I remember I was around 9 when my mom told me Dorothy died of poison. I cried for days. I was so in love with her and had no idea that the movie had been made 30 years earlier and that Dorothy was a grown woman in her 40's. All I knew was that sweet child who beat the wicked witches every year.

[@VincenzoGuy]

I just love watching Babs taking this all in. So innocent and so young. And then to hear her mention Funny Girl being her next project which made her out to be larger than life. This is simply wonderful to watch. And then Judy - and then Ethel - all three amazing talents!

[@davidclark8879]

I remember when that was aired I believe it was a 1963. At that time I didn't know about Barbara Streisand but with these two big stars singing this song at her side I never forgot her and she became just as big indeed. What a hell of a trio I must say.

[@paparazzi929]

"What's the next big thing?" "It's called Funny Girl." Girl... y'all got a big storm coming

[@rudolfix7772]

@@bobmalack481 at least barbra had technique

[@corneliuswhite5139]

LOL!

[@wotan10950]

Bob Malack C’mon seriously. Peggy Lee had a range of about three notes. You may not like Streisand, but there’s no denying her talent and technique. She’s been at the top of show biz for 50 years, and for good reasons.

[@barbraevergreen]

Barbra's so sexy and classy! 😍😍😍

[@inproper3952]

They all three look very uncomfortable. Love you Barbra!

[@rhondabitler2461]

I love how sweet Judy and Ethel are to Barbra. When Ethel grabs her and kissed her awesome!

[@fob1xxl]

3 LEGENDS all at once ! Amazing ! Never again......

[@showtunestarpower]

One of the greatest moments in 1960's television without a doubt. Barbra, Judy, and Ethel together!. I love it when Ethel advises Barbra to be careful about her dressing room and when Ethel blows Judy over because she's lost so much weight and - well - I just love it ALL!

[@donnadavidson3904]

You can tell Barbara wasn’t sure of the words but she pulled it off! 🥰

[@brianeduardo1234]

Reading Ms Streisand’s memoir and she talks about this v clip - gives some great insight into to how she felt

[@nightstalkerck]

Without having to buy the book, what does she say?🙂

[@jeffschmidt8483]

I just got to that part in the book also 👍

[@chuckbracken]

I'm reading it now. Great insight. She loved judy

[@ah7910]

Me too and it’s great! I appreciate she was nervous but from what she says, it comes across as she may have a touch of regret too - that her reluctance to join in with more heart or sincerity, may have made her look like she thought she was too good for the song - and that wasn’t her intention. Listening to her audiobook is very eye-opening and I have a lot more sympathy tor her. I always felt, watching this scene as a huge Judy fan, that it was the perfect example of Barbra not being a ‘good sport’ or team player. I love Babs, but like all of us, she can be self-conscious. I appreciate her human failings more than ever now.

[@Jeansfrankel]

Yes - her book broth me here too!

[@siobhanmurphy9605]

I love how they lift each other up and compliment each other ❤

[@yvonneplant9434]

Streisand talked about this in her autobiography. ❤

[@musicluver94293]

The First time i have EVER seen babs be in awe, speechless, respectful and humble. Its like Mariah with Patti labelle and ARETHA Franklin sharing stage.

[@johnhermanson3739]

Why do I miss that era so and I wasn't even alive then?! : ) Ethel & Judy were consumate entertainers and Barbra was definitely in the cresendo of her career. Who is there to carry the torch now? : (

[@marciabramson6194]

Good question. 👍

[@Lori-lp6uc]

Lady Gaga has the gift and the skill.❤

[@natthebratster]

​@@Lori-lp6uc that was going to be my reply. She's the closest triple threat nowadays. I love her but she still doesn't compare to Judy

[@cskiles318]

Barbara seemed in ah of these 2 ladies. I love them all 😊

[@robertromero8692]

It's spelled "awe".

[@mannken1]

Stuff like this will keep us entertained forever. Thank you, KZbin.

[@richardgornalle4536]

It is interesting watching the incredibly talented young Streisand not feeling confident with the two much older legends.

[@jacquelinemullan4900]

Thats what I thought too... Babs agreat singer also but out of her league shows how great the greatest truly are....

[@chrislandis6873]

everyone starts somewhere! haha

[@edgefan4437]

Barbra Streisand has admitted to having terrible stage fright and I think she was maybe having a little on this show with these two big stars at that time.

[@shaunnolan]

What a funny notion that, at one point in history, Barbra was so new and the idea of mentioning Funny Girl seemed quaint.

[@marieross3677]

What I love was three fabulous voices that you would know who was singing without seeing them. Each woman way a dynamo on their own and in their own time.

[@lillip7141]

Awww. Barbra is so self-conscious ❤

[@prickleswithpineapples2362]

Thank god this didn’t get lost

[@marcackerman492]

I've been a fan of Streisand for over fifty years. She is a phenomenal talent.

[@FicelleProductions]

The clip of Judy and Barbra singing Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again is from this same show. It's spectacular.

[@novalley9860]

barbra is so shy and overwhelmed here!!!

[@davidgoldman6913]

Early in Barbara's career, Ethel & Judy knew She was on Her way to the TOP... THREE GREAT ARTISTS!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜✌️

[@Nikodymus]

Three of the most amazing women in history together on stage…it’s absolutely spellbinding!!!

[@stephenkeye2678]

I saw this. I was a little kid. My grandparents watched this show every week.

[@cusaferstein7277]

Wish I was born-to see them live!

[@GSXSF1k]

Ethel Merman easily overpowered the two legends like herself. ❤❤❤❤

[@fob1xxl]

A moment in time that can never be duplicated again ! 3 of the biggest stars in the entertainment business. Three icons. Three living legends, together at one time. Boy were we lucky ! 💜💜💜👍

[@susanmema7738]

And we are lucky enough to have seen it I remember this night on Judy Garland show it was amazing and yes Barbara was extremely nervous even when she just sang with Judy but imagine having Ethel Merman walk in oh my Lord I would have been on the floor

[@rnhealer6044]

I love all three of those great singers. Merman, Garland, and Streisand on the same stage Yes, they are all legends, and their talent speaks for itself.

[@tylercrossevans2133]

3 legends all at once

[@bingovegas4867]

Last time in her life that Barbra gave in and let Ethel take over...FUNNY GIRL yet to open on Broadway would launch her to stardom early 1960s with the movie version in 68 giving her an OSCAR. Now she's almost 80.

[@gilliamben]

If there was ever an intersection of Greatness in talent this is it! WOW !!!

[@theblueangel28]

The fact that Judy worked with Fanny Brice too!

[@shadykatie100]

Thanks for posting that! I had no clue.

[@iankinsley601]

I love Barbra. You can tell she's really shy on the screen and doesn't know the lyrics, but she's so cute.

[@jmatt4life]

Here in 10/2020 COVID lockdown distraction watching! Dear God, help us through and out of this pandemic!!!

[@lindafurr2404]

Even with two wonderful singers, Ethel Merman’s voice is so powerful. You can barely hear Judy and Barbara.

[@robinlillian9471]

Ethel Merman had to sing to audiences in large theaters before microphones existed. Judy and Barbara didn't need such powerful voices.

[@michaelcaputo7215]

Look at that talent on stage. Three great ladies.

[@barryjacobs8524]

Entertainers that we shall never see again. Ethel, Judy we shall never see again. Barbara is so nervous. She’s still here.

[@rain73ful]

Jesus! Three legends in the same room together. It doesn't get much better than this!

[@april1969simnel]

When I was a little girl in the 70s, Ethel was old. The teens and young adults around me thought of her as a joke and mocked her (by then) warbly vocals by singing this song. Once I got to film school in the early 90s, I saw a short she'd done in 1930 called Her Future, and WOW! I gained a lot of respect for her talent.

[@robertbeining141]

3 of the Absolute Greatest of All time. That was beautiful.

[@Patti-sg1fv]

I WANT that dress Judy's wearing... like yesterday 🥰

[@liberte5847]

NO words for these 3 force of nature no way! 3 incredible no way women who forged and made Hollywood Screen History! Theres no women like HER! No way! BRAVO!!! Hip hip! BRAVO. Emmanuel from Paris

[@dstatton]

I love KZbin. This made my day. Judy and Barbra could belt out song all right, but Ether Merman was the queen of belters.

[@paultheaudaciousbradford6772]

Out-freaking-rageous! I had no idea these three ever showed up on the same stage.

[@gregoryphillips3969]

Ethel Merman was absolutely fabulous/extraordinary. But from an all around entertainer standpoint Judy Garland was the greatest.

[@Ninafan68]

I never like her. I think her vocal style is mannered and that big vibrato and constant loudness lack subtlety and dynamics. Not my style.

[@conniedoan6917]

Yes. A TRUE talent. She could knock em dead with slow songs such as Somewhere over the Rainbow , and you could feel the emotion , and she could sing a fast upbeat song that made you feel empowered by her strong powerful voice. Her daughter Liza had her talent as well. ❤🎤👏😘

[@2034916]

I never liked Merman. Loud, crass, and I found her voice really irritating. Never a softness to anything she sang. Now, Judy, that was real talent. She could sing loud and also soft and tender. The same with Barbra.

[@exita99]

Barbara sure was young along with these two veterans! Nice to see this much talent together.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

These women had unique personalities that captured audiences unlike many "superstars" today who are average in comparison.

[@ofan552]

Three show business legends here

[@marymagdalene3004]

I found Ethel Merman to be very likable and totally enjoyed the three belters interacting and showing love and respect for one another. Always great to see that!!

[@Mr05Chuck]

Ethyl was definitely the Broadway voice no amplifier needed to hit the whole room

[@taylorcimone6384]

Barbra is so shy ♥️

[@julies-2894]

I noticed that too, Barbra Streisand visibly nervous, how cute!

[@lindseysanders3656]

I thought Judy was a little bit too, she’d just been in the business longer by that point. She had a guarded body posture on screen sometimes, but I think she could have used that to keep her hands from flailing around.

[@rongierchak5919]

Taylor Cimone of course Streisand was shy. She was like 21 or 22 singing with two huge icons. Who wouldn’t be a little shy?

[@zacklove3794]

Three legends all on the stage at one time. Wow! Barbara was very young and a newbie and a bit awestruck.

[@ralcst-1977]

WOW!! I am so glad that, over the years, they were able to keep and maintain this piece of video....all three great ones, together!!! Simply, ....Amazing!!! Love 'Em All !!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎤🎤

[@matthewstanton8418]

All the people in the audience looking at the talent on that stage and thinking how great the future of the business will be. To bad they didn't realize it then, that what they were watching was the best.