Howard Kissel
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Merrick was one of the most astonishing showman of our time. No other producer has equaled his percentage of hits or his demonic flair for publicity.
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His hits include Gypsy; A Taste of Honey; Hello, Dolly!; Promises, Promises; & 42nd Street. In this biography, Kissel reveals the man, the mask & the myth of Merrick. The charismatic & reclusive mogul emerges with his own eccentricities, genius & neuroses. His much-publicized & oftentimes staged battles & feuds were with such personalities as Barbra Streisand, Ethel Merman, Lena Horne, Woody Allen, Andy Griffith, & Carol Channing. Includes over 100 interviews with the major players in Merrick's life. Illustrations.
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