The Best Vintage Videos of Carol Channing
Broadway
As you’ve probably already heard, Carol Channing passed away today at the age of 97. Although she made a handful of movies and frequently appeared on TV, the stage was her home. It was where she became a star, and her Broadway credits span more than a half century. Below are five of our favorite vintage clips of the one-of-a-kind, big-eyed, raspy voiced, three-time Tony-winning legend, who memorably originated the roles of Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly!. In fact, she played Dolly in three different Broadway productions, and we’ve got clips from the first (1964) and the last (1994).
Carol Channing sings "A Little Girl from Little Rock" and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" from
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
in 1953
Carol Channing sings the title song from the original 1964 Broadway production of
Hello, Dolly!
Carol Channing sings "That's How I Young I Feel" from
Mame
with Tommy Tune circa 1970
Carol Channing on
The Muppet Show
in 1980
Carol Channing sings the title song from the 1994 Broadway revival of
Hello, Dolly!
Top image: Carol Channing. Photo by Allan Warren.