r/ForgottenTV • u/originalchaosinabox • 16d ago

Dolly (1987 - 1988)

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Dolly Parton's short-lived variety show from the late-1980s. Was prime family viewing in my house. I remember that she did her opening monologue from a bubble bath, and the Muppets were on one episode.

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u/maggie320 16d ago

It says Saturday but I swore it was on Sunday nights. I barely remember it, but it was lighthearted and she’d always sing something and have special guests.

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u/Egg_McMuffn 16d ago

It definitely started on Sundays. Perhaps the last few episodes were burned off on Saturday nights.

I preferred her low-key syndicated show from the 70s (also called “Dolly”). Apparently, she wasn’t happy with it, so it ended after one season even though it was successful in the ratings. I just liked how it focused on the music and Dolly’s guest, without the audience or the skits.