BS. I saw it. She was spectacular, and still dancing. Unless she was very ill that day, I cannot believe that she could barely walk across the stage. Perhaps your nameless friends have exaggerated?
My parents took me to see the mid-60's revival of Annie Get Your Gun. I didn't know the difference, but based on their conversation that was a clear case of too old for the role, and Merman wasn't even yet 60. |