Merz, Carl eigentlich C. Czell#
b. Brasov, Rumania (then Kronstadt), Jan. 30, 1906, d. Vienna, Oct. 30, 1979 (suicide), writer and revue artist. Came to Vienna in 1924, actor and compère. 1932-1935 one of the leading initiators of Vienna cabaret (among others in "Literatur am Naschmarkt" Kabarett); 1945-1947 in "Lieber Augustin" (1946/47 manager). Together with G. Bronner, M. Kehlmann, K. Nachmann, H. Qualtinger, P. Wehle wrote numerous programmes for cabarets and the "Travnicek" dialogues; scriptwriter, radio and TV productions.
Works#
Eisrevue, 1959; Jenseits von Gut und Krankenkasse, 1967; Der Opernnarr, 1973. - With H. Qualtinger: Blattl vorm Mund, 1959; Glasl vorm Aug, 1960; Traumwagen aus zweiter Hand, 1961; Der Herr Karl, 1961; Alles gerettet, 1963; Die Hinrichtung, 1965; An der lauen Donau, 1965.Literature#
S. Gleitsmann, C. M., doctoral thesis, Vienna 1987.