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Iconic Broadway Star Dies, And Yes, Carol Channing Was Part Black
January 15, 2019
The show business world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic theater stars. Carol Channing, known mostly for her role as clever matchmaker Dolly Levi in Broadway’sHello Dolly! musical, passed away on Tuesday at age 97. Channing was part black and spoke often of the need “to pass” to achieve success.
The actress, singer, comedian, and dancer was a fixture on Broadway and on television, appearing in guest roles on shows including Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, The Love Boat, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and more.
In her autobiography, “Just Lucky I Guess,” published in 2002, Channing revealed that she was in fact, part African American. According to Wikipedia, Channing’s mother Adelaide Glaser was German Jewish and her father, George Christian Channing, was African American and German. Her father was a journalist and a Christian Scientist.
In an interview with former talk show host Larry King in 2002, Channing described her reaction to
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Carol Channing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carol Channing | |
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Channing in 1973 | |
| Born | Carol Elaine Channing (1921-01-31)January 31, 1921 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2019 (aged 97) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bennington College |
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| Years active | 1941–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Theodore Naidish (m. 1941; div. 1944)Alex Carson (m. 1953; div. 1956)Charles Lowe (m. 1956; died 1999)Harry Kullijian (m. 2003; died 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
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Carol Elaine Channing (January 31, 1921 – January 15, 2019) was an American actress, singer, dancer and comedian who starred in Broadway and film musicals. Her characters usually had a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice, whether singing or for comedic effect.
Channing originated the lead roles in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1949 and Hello, Dolly! in 1964, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the latter. She revived both roles several times thr
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This documentary film is about the life and career of the famous Broadway star Carol Channing. The program opens as Channing strolls around Times Square, stopping by Shubert Alley and chatting with some fans, including members of the Tony-winning show "Memphis." Called "the first lady of musical comedy," Channing performs her signature "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," and footage is shown of her singing the song over the years. She explains how originating a part makes it "yours forever" and reminisces about her role in "Hello, Dolly!", which opened in 1964, and composer Jerry Herman explains that he originally wrote the music for Ethel Merman, but once Channing took over the role, he could imagine no one else as Dolly Levi. Bruce Vilanch, Chita Rivera and Lily Tomlin all comment on their memories of seeing the "dazzling" Channing onstage. Channing and husband Harry Kullijian visit her childhood home in San Francisco, where she grew up the only child of Christian Scientist parents and fell in love with the theatr
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