Nice, She Says, And So It Is

This is yet another iteration of how variety shows could recapture, if not extend, the life of how a simple duet could enrapture the audience. RIP. The charm is undeniable in this clip from Como’s eponymous variety hour, and what is most captivating is how Merman complains about her boisterous reputation and yet gently congratulates Como (“Nice!”) on a melodious bit. For the ages, this is.

Advertisement