
Today’s Throwback Thursday shines a well-deserved legendary spotlight on forevermore Broadway icon Carol Channing.
American Masters Executive Producer Michael Kantor interviewed Channing back in 1997 for his six-hour PBS series, Broadway: The American Musical. In this archival clip, Channing discusses how musical comedy has its roots in diverse cultural heritage, offering insight into the art form’s layered history.
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Kantor remembers Channing as “one of a kind, seemingly bigger than life.” Her charisma, wit, and singular voice helped define an era of Broadway that continues to inspire.
Watch the clip below!






