SPEAKER_05: If you're prescribed Nurtec ODT,
or MedJapan 75 milligrams for migraine attacks, does the fear of running out of medication stop you from treating every migraine attack? If so, ask about two eight-packs per month. That's 16 tablets, and most insurance plans cover it.
SPEAKER_01: Nurtec ODT is approved for the acute treatment of migraine attacks and preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. Don't take if allergic to Nurtec ODT or any of its ingredients. Allergic reactions can occur even days after using and include trouble breathing, rash, and swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat. Most common side effects were nausea and indigestion stomach pain. A maximum dose of 75 milligrams can be taken daily to treat migraine attacks or every other day to prevent them. The safety of using more than 18 doses of Nurtec ODT in a 30-day period has not been established. For full prescribing information, call 1-833-4-NURTEC or visit nurtec.com.
SPEAKER_05: Double the packs to treat more migraine attacks. Ask your doctor if two eight-packs of Nurtec ODT is right for you.
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But diamonds are a girl's best friend.
SPEAKER_00: But before there was Marilyn, there was Carol Channing.
SPEAKER_03: But square cut or pear shaped, these rocks don't lose their shape. Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
SPEAKER_00: The Broadway performer became a legend in the making when she starred in the musical "'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' in 1949.
That role launched a lifelong career on stage,
dazzling theatergoers with her comedic timing, deep raspy voice, and infectious energy.
Please welcome Carol Channing.
Carol was born on January 31st, 1921 in Seattle, Washington.
She grew up in San Francisco as an only child.
Carol's mother later revealed to her that her father, a newspaperman and Christian Science lecturer, was actually part black.
Carol kept her racial background a secret for most of her life, worrying that it could hurt her chances for stardom.
Carol knew she wanted to perform from a young age.
As a seven-year-old, she ran for class secretary at her elementary school.
When she couldn't come up with a good speech to convince her peers to vote for her,
she started doing impressions of her teachers.
She received riotous applause and laughter and won the election.
After graduating high school, Carol studied dance and drama at Bennington College in Vermont.
From there, she set her sights on the marquee lights of Broadway in New York City.
She arrived in the early 1940s and started off performing impressions of stars like Sophie Tucker and Tallulah Bankhead at the Greenwich Village Club.
She also earned small chorus and understudy parts in various musicals.
Her first big break came in 1948 when she was cast in the Broadway revue, Lend an Ear.
She played multiple characters during the show, including a French film star and a 1920s flapper.
Her performance was well-received and caught the attention of two producers who were working on a new project,
a musical called Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
They offered Carol the lead,
the scheming blonde from Little Rock, Lorelei Lee.
The show opened in 1949 to rave reviews.
SPEAKER_02: Don't you understand that I've been true to you, but I'm in demand because gentlemen prefer blondes like me. But what am I to do if they keep on preferring you?
SPEAKER_00: Carol had a larger than life persona on stage and an uncanny ability to work the crowd and get a laugh.
Time Magazine wrote of her performance,
"'Perhaps once in a decade, a nova explodes above the great white way with enough brilliance to re-illumin the whole gaudy legend of show business.'"
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ran for almost two years on Broadway before it toured the country, with Carol still playing the lead.
She later starred in a spinoff musical called Lorelei in 1974.
That performance earned her a Tony nomination,
but Carol is even better remembered for originating the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello Dolly.
The musical opened in January of 1964 and was an instant hit.
SPEAKER_03: Hello, darling, well hello, darling. It's so nice to have you right where you belong.
SPEAKER_00: Carol's shown as the matchmaker Dolly who spends the show scheming to marry a wealthy client.
The performance cemented her as a living legend.
The show went on to win 10 Tony awards, including Carol's win for Best Actress in a Musical.
SPEAKER_04: Hello, Harry, well hello, Louie.
It's so nice to be back home where I belong.
SPEAKER_00: Throughout her career, she went on as Dolly in more than 4,500 performances.
Carol's Dolly was so iconic that when Lyndon B. Johnson was running for president, the campaign tapped her to sing a parody version of the show's titular song called Hello, Lyndon.
Carol appeared in various films beginning in the 1950s. She earned a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1967 film Thoroughly Modern Millie, starring alongside Julie Andrews.
Carol also released musical albums, including 20 records made for children.
She also did voiceover work for children's films and cartoons.
She never seemed to slow down.
When she was in her 70s, Carol told a reporter, "'Shirley Temple' peaked at seven. I haven't gotten myself together yet."
She continued to perform well into her 90s.
By the time she reached old age, Carol was beloved not only for her Broadway roles, but also for her charismatic and zany persona as a public figure.
She appeared on various celebrity game show panels, variety specials, and award shows.
Always recognizable, the diva liked to sport huge eyelashes and big tousled wigs.
This over-the-top image and deep gravelly voice made her a favorite among impersonators, caricaturists, and drag queens.
Carol died on January 15th, 2019 at the age of 97.
By then, she had earned three Tonys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
On the day after her death, the lights on Broadway were dimmed,
an honor reserved for the brightest and most beloved Broadway stars.
All month, we're talking about comediennees. For more information, find us on Facebook and Instagram at Womanica Podcast.
Special thanks to Liz Kaplan, my favorite sister and co-creator.
Talk to you tomorrow.
SPEAKER_05: If you're prescribed NERTEK ODT, or Medjapan 75 milligrams for migraine attacks, does the fear of running out of medication stop you from treating every migraine attack? If so, ask about two eight-packs per month. It's 16 tablets, and most insurance plans cover it.
SPEAKER_01: NERTEK ODT is approved for the acute treatment of migraine attacks and preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. Don't take if allergic to NERTEK ODT or any of its ingredients. Allergic reactions can occur even days after using and include trouble breathing, rash, and swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat. Most common side effects were nausea and indigestion stomach pain. A maximum dose of 75 milligrams can be taken daily to treat migraine attacks or every other day to prevent them. The safety of using more than 18 doses of NERTEK ODT in a 30-day period has not been established. For full prescribing information, call 1-833-4-NERTEK or visit nertek.com.
SPEAKER_05: Double the packs to treat more migraine attacks. Ask your doctor if two eight-packs of NERTEK ODT is right for you.
