PHOTOS OF DAY: THE VARIOUS DOLLY LEVIS

Probably one of the greatest roles ever on Broadway was that of Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! Since the show debuted in 1964, countless actresses have taken on the role. Carol Channing originated the role, while Barbra Streisand was in the movie version. In recent years, Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters were in the revivals of the show. However, here are some of the other classic actresses the played Dolly in the past...

Betty Grable

Ginger Rogers

Martha Raye

Pearl Bailey

Phyllis Diller

Ethel Merman

UNUSUAL DUETS: LIBERACE AND PHYLLIS DILLER

The late Phyllis Diller and Liberace were definitely originals. Diller was much more than just a foil for Bob Hope. She was a pioneer for women comics. Liberace was well....Liberace. There is not much I can add about this duet.  Maybe the less said, the better, but this clip is from a Liberace 1969 special...