Conversations 1967; Carol Channing with Elliot Norton

Kassel, Virginia · July 23, 1967

This program was recorded in the CBC studios at Expo '67 in Montreal. Miss Channing was at the time appearing in "Hello Dolly" at the Exposition. The long-time Broadway star talks with Elliot Norton, drama critic of the Boston Record American. Miss Channing discusses her identification with the role of Dolly Levi. She speaks of her experiences touring the world in this role and the different reactions that Dolly Arouses -- "In the south everyone thinks she is so sweet" -- "a Russian delegation described the play as "optimistic."" Miss Channing likens herself to an athlete in training. She admits that the discipline required of a star is not always comfortable but is necessary to success. She gives a detailed description of the rigors of touring to bear out this point. Miss Channing also speaks of her interaction with audiences and her feelings of responsibility towards them. Conversations - 1967-68 - Carol Channing is a 1967 presentation of National Educational Television. It was produced by N.E.T's Boston affiliate, WGBH-TV. (Description adapted from the NET Microfiche) Conversations 1967 consists of 6 half-hour episodes produced in 1967 by KQED and WGBH. Conversations 1967 brings together interviews conducted by KQED's general manager, James Day, and Boston's Elliot Norton in one series of 6 half-hour episodes. The two hosts talk to a variety of performers about their craft, their careers, and their lives.