Broadway's original Dolly presents a variety hour, premiering tonight, that was not aired originally, scheduled November 16, 1967, because of a television strike.
Her guests include Walter Matthau, George Burns, who gives comedy tips to Walter and Carol, Eddy Arnold and two singing groups from opposite ends of the musical scale: the rocking The Association, and the Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale.
Carol opens the show with "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," from her first big stage hit-"Gentleman Prefer Blondes," She also sings "Hello Dolly!" in five languages, and is accompanied by Walter Matthau and Chorale.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"The Richest Man in the World"...............................Eddy Arnold
"Windy".....................................................................Association
"Some of These Days".............Carol Channing, Walter Matthau
"Dear Hearts and Gentle People"...Carol Channing, Eddy Arnold
Armed Forces medley.......................................................Chorale
"Bugaloo"..........................................Carol Channing, Association
"Jazz Baby"................................Carol Channing, Walter Matthau
"He's Got the Whole World in his Hands"....Carol & Choral
Monsanto Commercials include:
Filament Nylon Carpeting, and Acrylic Outdoor Carpeting.
Note: Not complete. Considered a lost television broadcast.
