• Carol Channing is an actress and singer who has been called the "First Lady of Musical Comedy'".Film.com: Carol Channing Biography
  • Hello Dolly

    Channing was cast as Dolly Gallagher Levi, a musical matchmaker, in the 1964 Broadway production. She has played Dolly in three different stage productions for over 5,000 performances. Despite her success as Dolly on stage, the film role went to Barbra Streisand in 1969.Film.com: Carol Channing Biography
  • Notable Broadway Roles

    • 1949: Gentleman Prefer Blondes as Lorelei Lee
    • 1964: Hello, Dolly as Dolly Levi

  • Notable Films

    • 1967: Thoroughly Modern Millie as Muzzy Van Hossmere
    • 1968: Skidoo as Flo Banks

  • Quotes

    "If I talk about something I either talk about it or I DO it... the minute I talk about it it's lost all it's drive and all it's fun."Brainy Quote: Carol Channing Quotes

    "Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward."Brainy Quote: Carol Channing Quotes

    "There's nothing like Nashville for making records."Brainy Quote: Carol Channing Quotes

    "You know, if you're lucky enough to have two smash hit shows, the traffic of the world goes through your dressing room."Brainy Quote: Carol Channing Quotes

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