On October 10 , 1984 , an auction of her personal effects , including furniture , artwork , and theatre memorabilia , earned in excess of $ 120,000 at Christie 's East . The 56th Academy Awards , held on April 2 , 1984 , ended with a performance of " There 's No Business Like Show Business " in tribute to Merman
56th Academy Awards
56th Academy Awards
Ethel Merman