Was Ethel Merman Married?

Ethel Merman was an American actress, artist, and singer. Known primarily for her distinctive, powerful voice and leading roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage".

Who is Ethel Merman son?

Paul Burks, police investigator, identified Miss Colby as the estranged wife of Robert Levitt, Miss Merman's son Mr. Levitt called the police from San Francisco and said he was flying here. Six youths believed involved in the shooting were arrested today.

Why did Ethel Merman change her last name?

But those were the early days of sound film, when all of the studios were in a state of confusion. After months of paid inactivity, Ethel got a release so she could accept live engagements. At about this time, she abbreviated her last name to "Merman" so it would fit more easily into newspaper ads and theater marquees.