Dolly Parton: An American Original – Special Edition of 20/20
·
2026
·42min
Celebrating Dolly Parton's life, music and legacy -- featuring never-before-seen interviews with Dolly herself, unforgettable interviews with Robin Roberts and Barbara Walters, and reflections from those who knew her best.
Storyline
Celebrating Dolly Parton's life, music and legacy -- featuring never-before-seen interviews with Dolly herself, unforgettable interviews with Robin Roberts and Barbara Walters, and reflections from those who knew her best.
Released
8/25/2026
Runtime
42min
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
ABC
Cast
David Muir
Self - Host
Dolly Parton
Self (archive footage)
Barbara Walters
Self (archive footage)
Robin Roberts
Self (archive footage)
Jane Fonda
Self / Judy Bernly (archive footage)
Morley Safer
Self (archive footage)
Kenny Rogers
Self (archive footage)
Julia Roberts
Self (archive footage)
Bryan Seaver
Self (archive footage)
Dan Rogers
Self - Opry Entertainment Group
Ashley McBryde
Self
Keith Urban
Self
Chris Connelly
Self - ABC News Contributor
Meredith Vieira
Self (archive footage)
Star Jones
Self (archive footage)
Burt Reynolds
Self (archive footage)
Keke Palmer
Self
Rebecca Seaver
Self - Dolly Parton's Niece
Steve Summers
Self - Costume Designer & Creative Director for Dolly Parton
Lionel Richie
Self
Whitney Houston
Self (archive footage)
Howard Stern
Self (archive footage)
Lily Tomlin
Violet Newstead (archive footage)
Dabney Coleman
Franklin M. Hart Jr (archive footage)
Robert Parton
Self (archive footage)
Avie Parton
Self (archive footage)
Shirley MacLaine
Self (archive footage)
Porter Wagoner
Self (archive footage)
Sally Field
Self (archive footage)
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