March is Women’s History Month, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor it then to celebrate some of the inspiring women Merv had the privilege of interviewing over the years.

Below are three classic, fascinating interviews with comedy icon Lucille Ball, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Pearl S. Buck, and legendary actress Sophia Loren (who talks about turning 50). 

For more interviews with fantastic women, see our post from last March featuring trailblazers Maya Angelou, Arianna Huffington and Rosa Parks. And, be sure to subscribe to our official YouTube channel for endless clips, interviews, and classic performances from some of your favorite all-time comedians and musical acts. 

Enjoy the interviews!