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News THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Dolly! — Our Favorite Carol Channing Moments (Video) Tony Award winner Carol Channing—the "larger-than-life" film, stage and television personality—celebrates her 93rd birthday Jan. 31. In honor of Dolly's big day, Playbill.com has searched the web for our favorite Channing videos, including Broadway performances, television appearances and unforgettable moments.

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In 1949 Channing starred as Lorelei Lee in the Broadway musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Here, on an NBC variety show, the actress offered performances from the Broadway production, including "A Little Girl From Little Rock" and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend."

Channing received her first Tony Award for her performance as Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! At the 1971 Tony Awards she sang "Before the Parade Passes By" from the Tony-winning musical.

In the 1967 movie musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Channing played Muzzy Van Hossmere. Here is her performance of "Jazz Baby."

Actress and singer Teresa Graves teamed up with Channing for a variety show performance of "Soul Sister." Can you dig it?

The 1985 television film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" starred Channing as the White Queen. Here, she tells Alice—in a kooky musical number—to "jam tomorrow, jam yesterday… but never ever jam today!"

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On television, Channing also appeared on "The Muppet Show." When Miss Piggy seeks advice, the Tony winner offers some words of wisdom.

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At an advance screening of "Carol Channing: Larger than Life," Channing took to the piano to perform 
"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

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Channing's Hollywood Bowl performance of "Razzle Dazzle" from Chicago.

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Who can forget when Channing presented the award for Best Original Score at the 2004 Tonys? She performed a rap with LL Cool J before announcing the nominees!

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We also thought we'd include a clip from the feature film documentary "Carol Channing: Larger Than Life." Check out the Playbill Brief Encounter with the film's producer, Dori Berinstein, as well as the exclusive outtakes.

 
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