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Which role did Merman play in "Call Me Madam"?

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In "Call Me Madam," Ethel Merman portrayed Sally Adams, a brassy and self-assured American citizen appointed as the United States ambassador to a fictional European nation. Merman's performance was notable for her charismatic stage presence, comedic timing, and powerful vocals, which contributed to the musical's success and her own reputation as a Broadway legend.
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