Second Attempt
With ABC’s “Dolly” in 1987, Dolly Parton tried her hand at hosting a variety program once more. Even though she entertained many of the biggest celebrities in the world, her parents were by far the most memorable.
Second Attempt
During a special Thanksgiving program, where the majority of her family appeared, she caught up with them outside the one-room hut where she spent her formative years. Similar to its predecessor, the series was only produced for a year and only had 22 episodes.
Dollywood
Dolly Parton visited Dollywood on October 24, 1988. She had opened the Tennessee theme park two years earlier in Pigeon Forge. The resort expanded to add a water park, Dollywood’s Splash Country, in 2001.
Dollywood
This is also where Dolly Parton’s Stampede, a dinner theater experience where members of the Parton family frequently perform, is located. 2019 saw the opening of Wildwood Grove, a brand-new park area.
