Bidding Farewell To 'Hello, Dolly!': Actress Carol Channing Dies At 97

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Bidding Farewell To 'Hello, Dolly!': Actress Carol Channing Dies At 97 by Kim Kokich

Channing's big break came in 1949 when she was cast as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But she'll always be remembered for her role as a life-loving matchmaker and "meddler" in Hello, Dolly!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:42am on January 15, 2019 ☆ ⚑

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