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Carol Channing: "I'm So Grateful!"

Posted Sep 15th 2007 6:37PM by TMZ Staff

A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but getting your diamond dress back is like being reunited with your best friend!

TMZ reported yesterday that Broadway superstar Carol Channing's prized "diamond dress" was returned to her, and now the always charming Channing is talking about the ordeal's happy ending. FOX 11 News in Los Angeles spoke with Ms. Channing last night, and she exclaimed, "I'm so glad, I'm so happy, I'm so grateful! I just have the giggles!" Being a living legend has its perks. The dress can now make its way to the Smithsonian, where it will be exhibited along with Channing's 1964 Tony for "Hello Dolly."

Ms. Channing expressed her appreciation for the LAPD and said, "They care as if we're all their family!" Carol's dress was lifted by a pedestrian outside of her hotel in Hollywood. Miss Channing, 86, is appearing tonight and Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl.

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1. Hellooooo Dolly.

Posted at 7:34PM on Sep 15th 2007 by BellaY

2. Carol Channing looks absolutely fantastic for her age. Lovely woman. Contributed much to the world with her talent. I heart her.

Posted at 7:38PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Carol

3. what a cool old lady. I like her. Now when you say "diamond dress".....do you mean REAL diamonds?

Posted at 7:39PM on Sep 15th 2007 by sjn

4. That dress would be a goal to work harder on my diet!!

Posted at 7:50PM on Sep 15th 2007 by ksgirl

5. Good for Carol
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Posted at 8:00PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Jack

6. She looks like JOAN RIVERS TWIN SISTER

Posted at 8:01PM on Sep 15th 2007 by DR TIM

7. An absolutely wonderful, charming woman!

Posted at 8:03PM on Sep 15th 2007 by ladywonder

8. I do hope she was grateful enough to help out the homeless person that gave it to her. Maybe some food or clothes.

Posted at 8:04PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Barbara C

9. Interestingly, the Hollywood Bowl management even got you to publize this weekend's concert.

Great publicity trick, just like a few years back when Liza's necklace was stolen while she was sitting in a London cab/car/limo with an open window. Wasn't she about to appear there?

Posted at 8:10PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Unique Too

10. She is a wonderful,classy lady. Love her!

Posted at 8:54PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Monkey Phat

11. You spelled thief wrong... last headline for Carol Channing. "Theif"

Posted at 8:33PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Michele E.

12. Care- roll the homeless guy some cheese! Make HIM thankful for returning your dress! Be a good ol' yoda and help the guy out!!!!!

Posted at 8:41PM on Sep 15th 2007 by P-Type

13. God Bless you Carol...You are one of the great one! Glad to see you got that dress back..

Posted at 8:54PM on Sep 15th 2007 by Kris Waranoski

14. If, as TMZ has reported, a "homeless fan" returned the dress, why is Carol thanking LAPD?

Posted at 9:32PM on Sep 15th 2007 by nicmart

15. Hooray for TMZ for finally giving us REAL news about a REAL star with REAL talent!

What is this fascination with doubtful-looking young women who can't actually *do* anything? There are so many truly talented artists out there-- how about giving us a look at them, and if they make some serious money and gain a little fame after years of music or acting lessons, and bonafide hard work, more power to 'em.

It's time to realign the celebrity planets, and put the spotlight back on people who deserve it.

Posted at 2:03AM on Sep 16th 2007 by AppreciativeFan

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