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Carol Channing's at the Imperial Room in the Royal York Hotel this week, in the person of impressionist Craig Russell
Carol Channing's at the Imperial Room in the Royal York Hotel this week, in the person of impressionist Craig Russell

Carol Channing's at the Imperial Room in the Royal York Hotel this week, in the person of impressionist Craig Russell

Date2/27/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Carol Channing's at the Imperial Room in the Royal York Hotel this week, in the person of impressionist Craig Russell. Last night's opening show played to a packed house, according to Star pop critic Peter Goddard, who reports that Russell's Bette Midler was best
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Craig Russell a la Carol Channing: With savoir fair
Craig Russell a la Carol Channing: With savoir fair
12/12/1978
She's Carol Channing, one of Craig Russell many precious ladies
She's Carol Channing, one of Craig Russell many precious ladies
1/27/1977
Carol Channing at the Imperial room
Carol Channing at the Imperial room
10/2/1972
Comparing notes. A couple of jazz veterans moved into Royal York Hotel this week -- the queen of vocals, Ella Fitzgerald, at Imperial Room tonight, an(...)
Comparing notes. A couple of jazz veterans moved into Royal York Hotel this week -- the queen of vocals, Ella Fitzgerald, at Imperial Room tonight, an(...)
6/15/1981
A powerful voice ina tiny frame, that's Melba Moore, who last night opened for two weeks at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room. Star staff writer Fr(...)
A powerful voice ina tiny frame, that's Melba Moore, who last night opened for two weeks at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room. Star staff writer Fr(...)
11/10/1975
The once Dynamic Lana Cantrell has been catching her fans unprepared at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week with a show that's erratic and (...)
The once Dynamic Lana Cantrell has been catching her fans unprepared at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week with a show that's erratic and (...)
10/1/1975
Singer Salome Bey, who opens at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room Monday for a week, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
Singer Salome Bey, who opens at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room Monday for a week, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
2/4/1981
The cool Count Basie last night opened for a week at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says the band drifted th(...)
The cool Count Basie last night opened for a week at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says the band drifted th(...)
12/15/1975
Leaders of the Spitfire Band, conductor-arranger Micky Erbe, left, and founder-emcee Jackie Rae scored 15 out of 15 on our quiz. Band plays the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week
Leaders of the Spitfire Band, conductor-arranger Micky Erbe, left, and founder-emcee Jackie Rae scored 15 out of 15 on our quiz. Band plays the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week
3/2/1983
Energy in action: Maurice Hines and company includes 10-young-ish tap dancers, five male, five female, at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week
Energy in action: Maurice Hines and company includes 10-young-ish tap dancers, five male, five female, at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week
4/29/1985
Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
3/13/1972
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
4/3/1972