Goodbye, Dolly!

in Hits & Misses by
“I’ve been told that I’m excessively perky
to an annoying degree.
Personally, I don’t see it.”

Carol Channing
Actress, singer, drama queen.
January 31, 1921 – January 15, 2019.
Aged 97 years.

Most recognized for: Carol rose to Broadway superstardom in the 1960s as the title character in “Hello, Dolly.” With Tonys, Golden Globes, and an Oscar nod under her belt, she strangely relegated herself to cameos, game show appearances, and cartoon voice work for several decades. A couple of strokes later, the great cosmic vaudeville hook yanked the old thespian from life’s stage for good.