I have always liked Dolly. ("It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.")

One of the things I was especially surprised to learn was all the hit songs she wrote for OTHER people. Just so talented.

I've listened to most of the first episode on its Radiolab introduction. She is so smart and funny.

Thanks! I will listen to it, even though I have heard her story in bits and pieces on other shows, and most recently a movie (?) made a few years ago about her life. Anyway, there was a good bit about her and Porter in Ken Burns recent country music series too and info about songs she wrote. She is indeed very smart and a very talented, savvy songwriter.

Thank you for sending me down Dolly Parton's rabbit hole. I have always loved the song Jolene. My kids don't get it but to me it's a fabulous song and I'm happy to hear about her life.

Dolly has a new show coming to Netflix where they made episodes based on some of her songs. Starts sometime this month.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/dolly-partons-heartstrings-all-details-netflix-series-1185252

Will check out this podcast once I figure out how to download podcasts LOL. Would like to listen while I drive rather than sitting at the computer, and I don't have data on my phone or tablet.

Thank you for the suggestion. Just listened to the first episode. Love it.

I’m glad you are enjoying it. It’s not what most people think it might be when talking about country music. It’s really the story of a smart, talented and determined woman, who is also kind. I’m not sure there is anyone who dislikes Dolly.

I have listened to the first three episodes and I love it!

I found this Youtube video of an early appearance on the Porter Wagoner Show:

Thanks, Lars. Get a load of her hairdo! And that outfit of his. Whoa. I thought the part of the podcast about their personal and business relationship was extremely interesting. I love her quote about blondes, especially since it also applies to me! “I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb … and I also know that I'm not blonde.”

Ken Burns documentary on country music is especially good. Dolly is, of course, included in one of the episodes. I’m not a CM fan, but this was an extremely interesting look at the genre. Here is the extended trailer. https://www.pbs.org/video/extended-trailer-country-music-bsnbiq/

Thanks for the recommendation! I started listening last night and am continuing today. She is a force - in the best possible way.

I Am really enjoying the Dolly Parton podcast, just finished episode 2 while I walked yesterday.

As I downloaded some of my favourite Dolly songs after listening to the podcast, I wondered how much her networth went up after this aired. Very savvy lady.

I started to listen last night, but was interrupted when my grandson called. I am looking forward to continuing with it today.

Finally started listening the other day - it IS awesome! I'm almost at the end of the series and already feeling a bit sad about that.

Did anyone else know she had her own TV show back in the day? I watched some episodes from the 70s on a streaming channel awhile back - wish I could remember which channel it was. 1 episode, she had a bunch of her family on as guests.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073984/

I have one more to listen to ... though I think there are some new ones still to be posted. I am just loving this podcast, she's really amazing .. great attitude she has.

Dolly's going to be on tv tonight on ABC at 10 pm here in the east. Here are the details.

Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again!

10:00 PM -11:00 PMNewCC

Host Robin Roberts honors country music icon Dolly Parton's life and career, which includes unseen archival interviews and performance footage.

Carolb, I did not know she had her own show. I don't remember that at all. I think I was busy raising kids at the time!

Years and years ago I used to watch Merv Griffin's talk show after school. He had Dolly on when she was starting out in movies. I remember being totally blown away by her origin story, and also her grace and intelligence given her origins. A smart, sophisticated woman! Unfortunately, my only previous exposure to her was her commercial for "Breeze" detergent where she excitedly exclaimed how you could get a free dishtowl exclusively from them. Between her outfit and her accent, it gave off the opposite vibe as she did in her interview! Just goes to show, don't judge a book by its cover.