I grew up in Tennessee. I am 66 and watched Dolly all my life. She is self made which makes her true in my book. Such a talent. Love Dolly.

It's always about her looks. But we all know there is much more beneath the physical beauty. Male interviewers reveal their focus often. But, Dolly always bypasses their male attention and shows her intelligence, integrity, honesty and pride in who she is and where she comes from. She is in complete control of any derogatory intentions from women and men.

@secretwatcher9922

Жыл бұрын

Oh if you think Phil Donahue is shovenistic towards Dolly check out an old interview with Barbara Walters when Dolly was young. Anyone else that didn't have Dolly's grace & heart would have walked out it was disgusting.

@debifambro1039

Жыл бұрын

She's a genius ❤️

@debifambro1039

Жыл бұрын

@@secretwatcher9922 I've seen it.

@davidpatterson555

7 ай бұрын

One of the many, many things I love about her is she’s not afraid to make fun of herself or laugh at herself! She usually beats them to the punch line… she knows people often joke about her looks, but has said many times, there’s a heart beneath the boobs and a brain under the hair. She’s even made jokes about modeling her iconic look after the town tramp where she grew up!

Boy, I didn’t know what a jerk Donahue was until now. Dolly is a gem! Anointed by the Lord!

Dolly is so real and her comment that she sees all like family? This is the best example of being human. Loving, giving, smart, and beautiful. Thank you Dolly.

I love that she is who she is; she makes no apologies and she owns it! She can indulge herself in silly things one minute, and she is generous and humble in the next, or at the same time.

Dolly is such an inspiring communicator! I wish I could answer questions that well.

I love this woman! I could have the worst day and after listening to Dolly speak, an instant smile comes on my face!

@randygoodspeed6460

4 жыл бұрын

amen on that a women u would be happy to come home too

@wandahenson3677

4 жыл бұрын

comalaism

@beebee242

Жыл бұрын

Me too, she always uplifts my mood. She’s like a natural anti-depressant ♥️♥️

@lisacimarik7315

Жыл бұрын

Me too and I wish I had 1/2 of her energy!! She is a smart woman too and must have had a wonderful childhood to have such a positive attitude 😊

@billyjack8

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Wow very personal stuff they're asking and shes being so classy about it. I didnt know she couldn't have children. I love her. Always have.

Just how amazing is Dolly! Smart, beautiful, gifted and such a sweetheart. God's gift to earth.

I wish more showbusiness stars could be like Dolly, glamorous but down to earth and not completely full of themselves.

She's so open. I respect that.

Not only beautiful....beautiful inside and out .she is a coat of many colours ...she is a rare diamond.

She’s SO SO wonderful!

Donahue is super condescending. Dolly - wonderful, as always

@73Jericho

5 жыл бұрын

I've only just seen this - it's like she's in an interrogation where she's not allowed to finish a sentence. Jack a**

@susiesmither4880

5 жыл бұрын

So great Dolly is such a great person! Yes Donahue so condescending ugh. Typical old fashioned male, the little woman needs home to drive the interview. Rack off! She’s amazing! But don’t worry Dolly’s got it all together and got the magic. She’s the winner for sure. Go Dolly! xx

@nikkijo9999

4 жыл бұрын

He's from ny. And you can tell

@brainsareus

4 жыл бұрын

you are ridiculous, Andi.

@brainsareus

4 жыл бұрын

@@nikkijo9999 He's from Chicago, I think.

Such charm and intelligence , Dolly is so humble while being a musical prodigy .

I can't believe I used to think Phil Donahue was interesting to watch. But Dolly can make any show sparkle.

I love this interview!! Dolly is so honest and genuine

I always watch Donahue when I was sick because he helped me fall asleep :)

I enjoy seeing how people used to dress. I was a baby when this came out so I missed this but it’s cool to see how everyone did their hair and makeup.

It’s so rude to ask questions about her boobs, hair, weight loss, her overall “trashy” look (she doesn’t look trashy)....it’s just not nice.

@bean0615

4 жыл бұрын

It may seem that way at first, but she doesn’t get offended. She’s so graceful and gracious about it. I’m sure she thinks if her answer to those questions can help anyone else feel more comfortable or see an inquiry like that in her same light, she’s glad she could help. What a lovely soul she is.

@hairdresser1300

4 жыл бұрын

@@bean0615 yes

@DamnSkippyToo

4 жыл бұрын

It's a different time. You could talk about a woman's weight and shape all the time and not be criticized for it. It wasn't just Donahue.

@robertlevitt5665

4 жыл бұрын

get over it cup cake!

@heaintloveu

4 жыл бұрын

She looks kinda trashy

And since this, Dolly's done wonderful thing with Dollywood, and should be applauded!

She is a doll. Such a classy lady. I am in love

Interrupt Dolly one more time...

@Shastasnow

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah but they are on a time limit 😂 old school TV for you

@Dreamskater100

4 жыл бұрын

Loll!

@patriciahigh1310

4 жыл бұрын

Oprah did it too. Constantly interrupting her.

@cherylsimmons784

2 жыл бұрын

Next was... Put up your dukes.. Pow! Lol!

@ChaiwithAlmondmilkPls

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

Dolly your my idol!, very strong , kind woman & so talented!!. Love you!!

That's the way that the 80's were...…. Nothing condescending about Phil.... that was his above normal sense of humor. I grew up with Dolly on the Porter Wagnor show...…. and watched her break away. She has soared and has a beautiful heart!

She is so damn smart & beautiful both then & now...💜🤓

Love her. All these years later she's still the same goodhearted person.

Thanks for this! Totally agree in that I don't care much for Donahue, but Dolly is always the best, and I can relate to anyone devoted to her!

@2c1b68

5 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss!!!!!! :)))

Dolly is very intelligent. Don't be dismayed by her Smokey Mountain simpleness. One can grow up poor, but still have intelligence. She has made 500 million & controls her empire. She owns the rights to anything she does not record companies. She is very talented and has a brilliant business mind. (Judy Garland lost all her $$ to managers & husbands.)

@jeffreyj3906

4 жыл бұрын

Amen friend I am from tn and actually work in the business but ppl think we aren't smart because we're southern pssh

Her voice.... amazing.

She is lucky to have such a supportive understanding husband. Many women do not. Love that dress.

Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees wrote " Islands in the Stream" for Dolly and Kenny Rogers. I love Dolly though. "A Coat of Many Colors is my favorite by her.

Dolly has the sexiest smile.

Love her! Thank you!

A very beautiful lady and person with an amazing voice

Fat, skinny, tall, short.....who does not just love Dolly! We love you DOLLY!!!!

I just turned 40 last week. I'm a bit overweight not much and now's the time apparently. 👍🥰

@rachelgustafson1207

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Seriously can anybody say they hate Dolly ?? Nope, this woman is loved through and through ♥️♥️

I have ADORED this woman since I was a young teenager!

I love Dolly . It's ironic how real she really is.

This wouldve been painful with anyone else because of how gross the interviewer was but…SHE’S INCREDIBLE!!! SHE IS SO SPARKLY AND WONDERFUL

OMG love all of your vids, thank u so much for uploadin' them!!! im soo addicted to her too

@DevotedToDolly

10 жыл бұрын

So glad you like the videos! She's such a sweetheart and an inspiration!

@lateksowykociak

10 жыл бұрын

DevotedToDolly sure she is! Do u have some more??:)) I'd be grateful for more uploading to come!!:)

@DevotedToDolly

10 жыл бұрын

lateksowykociak I do have a lot more videos. I got away from adding videos on here for several years because I was so busy with work and college. But, I am going to try to make an effort to upload videos regularly now. So, keep checking! =)

@lateksowykociak

10 жыл бұрын

DevotedToDolly Oh that would be awesome if you find some time!:) Lookin forward!:) Thx again! Btw Im Kate:)

Donahue was such a condescending jerk..at least he had a bit of class by doing this interview! Mrs. Parton has loads of class, respectful dignity and enormous musical TALENT. 🤔🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏽🔍😉🇺🇸

The best human been I justo love her

She is jolly, because of her upbringing. Plus, the beautiful place she was raised.

I cringe at Donahue's 1970's sexism and rudeness.

@robertlevitt5665

4 жыл бұрын

get over it you liberal idiot!!

@kskitchen-fw7uy

4 жыл бұрын

Right! He keeps answering for her and interrupting.

@brandoncorley3142

4 жыл бұрын

It was his interviewing technique. Loved Donahue! Love love love Dolly!

@Irishcloth

4 жыл бұрын

Right? lol Pretty wild watching in 2019, but she's very classy about it. Hes watching! Well im sure he is, because he loves your show :)

@pjgreen1786

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly don’t miss it.

Carl Dean sees through the sparkles and the phony crap. But Dolly is royalty this is what she is, she’s one of a few that were born to be in this business because she’s real. Elvis and Michael Jackson are two others. See she can’t help it that she was born a diamond.

At 21:05 you see the most handsome, adorable gay man. (It takes one to know one.) I think of when this took place - 1986 - and truly hope he is still here enjoying Dolly. It’s such a shame that later movie with Jane and Lily was never made! It sounds great! Colin Huggins was an incredible writer. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Dolly - not yet - but I have met Jane and Lily and they couldn’t be kinder or more gracious to their supporters.

@Patrick3183

Жыл бұрын

Maybe he made it, maybe not

I'm from East Tennessee, and I've lived all over the country and i can tell you, her sense of humor is very typical of East Tennessee. There's not a lot we won't make fun about.

These are all really great questions.

@SueSnellLives

4 жыл бұрын

I was impressed.

I like dolly she's butiful person she looks like she would be Easy to talk to I love her laugh Love and prosper to you miss Dolly With the tip of a hat.

People like Phil said Dollywood wouldn’t work Hahahs now look at it. Lol.

Amazing her business savvy smarts and she never had to go to college. Washed her clothes in the motel sinks and they were wrinkle free material, to save money she said. One of the greatest musicians to ever live

We love you, Dolly! You’re beautiful and brilliant!♥️

She is a LADY. Such an intelligent beauty.

With the passing of Miss Betty, Dolly is the new Queen of America. We must protect her at all cost. 🥰

@unknown-lf6zx

3 ай бұрын

Omg so true! I felt so much comfort with Betty White and Dolly too! Both “light” ❤Such great role models

It sure would have been helpful if the audience actually listened so they didn't ask the same questions over and over again.

@2c1b68

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe soo true 😍

@EagleArrow

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see what the audience looked like? Wow. No one wore make up and all looked very tried.

She handles it with grace but I'd kill for an old interview that isn't obsessed with her weight

@carolmartin2503

4 жыл бұрын

It wasn't / ISN'T her weight . . . it's that unbelievable incredible figure ! Most of us fall far short !

@Darian-mk1bw

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolmartin2503 I agree, great figure then at 40 and still incredible at 75

@Grexsome

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolmartin2503 okay, then I’d kill for an old interview that isn’t obsessed with her figure What did that change for you?

How is Donahue going to interrupt Dolly and correct her when she’s talking to the black Emmanuel about getting into country music, like he knows the country music market better than her...🙄.

@judymccoy5204

4 жыл бұрын

Pink Sky:I felt the same way! Like he is the expert on how to get into the Country Music Industry! He thinks he is the ONLY person who has anything to contribute to ANY subject! Obviously, I really don't like him very much!

I adore you, Dolly!

It’s wonderful seeing Dolly looking so ravishing at her age!!! Go Dolly

@EileenOR

4 жыл бұрын

She had just turned 40 iat the time of the interview, which she stated.

It's mind boggling to think that she could not watch all hours and hours of film she has been in. She is so remarkable!

Your truly a good hearted person Miss Dolly Pardon

she’s such an inspiration to be true to yourself in a world that’s always sending mixed signals and standards. She’s so lovely 🥰

LOVE!!!

Self made creative brilliance. 💙

Immense musical talent, gorgeous busty petite body, lovely looks, sexually mature, dignified, intelligent, wise, working class, family oriented, loving, kind, self effacing, respectful, genuine, honest. What an icon. She brilliantly guards her private life and never lies and it rightly stays private and she's entitled to it!

What a wonderful creation, God made to lift her voice.

amazing woman, so many amazing women get muted by idiots like Donahue, they're conditioned to be soft and their poise leads them to lose their ground and joy, Dolly's strong, so strong. I wonder if it's the humble and supportive environment she was brought up in that contributed to her great being. imagine if all humans were half as good as Dolly Parton

I get the feeling the woman at 3:01 (not clapping) isn't a woman's woman or very happy.

@melh.5752

5 жыл бұрын

Charles James I noticed her too. I noticed several women intentionally not clapping even earlier on.

@loiba

5 жыл бұрын

@@melh.5752 you have to remember this is the 80s, many of the women in the audience who were older were born in the 20s and 30s, not the same attitude or approach towards like as there is today.

@EagleArrow

4 жыл бұрын

@@melh.5752 Because Dolly was not accepted well early in her career. Dolly went against what was accepted in our culture like Marilyn Monroe. Sex appeal wasn't promoted and Dolly was in Play Boy. They thought she was a tramp, hussy, prostitute like. Look at the difference today in audiences.

@debbies5030

4 жыл бұрын

Miss Dolly has so many things going through her mind, I don't think she would be happy to be at a slow pace

Dolly is anointed

I love the question at 4:15!

I'm glad Dolly is nothing like Jane Fonda. I don't believe she would have been near a popular! Jane is a holier than thou Hollywood feminist. Dolly is down to earth even with her wealth. Dolly's Heart is what makes her so beautiful . ❤️

@JackOllie4

3 жыл бұрын

Jane Fonda has also been just as big a gift to the world as Dolly. Both of them amazing women.

@michaelfowler436

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackOllie4 Nah, Jane Fonda aka Hanoi Jane shit on Our Vietnam Veterans and America she's trash!

Donahue always gave me the ick! Thank God Dolly has such class and humor or this interview could have been a disaster.

Before she started Dolly Wood 💓

I never knew you could interrupt a woman this many time with degrading sexist comments in 30 minutes.

She created an image that sold while she built an empire. She’s a blessed soul and has given more to this country that any billionaire has ever tried. Dolly is the epitome of the American dream and doing well and not being greedy.

Phil is that a wig your wearing?

She has a good heart. 🙂

Dolly!!🤟💓

Multiple people asking the same question...

What a gem💚

Dolly is such a sweetie

Donahue is really condescending, and a fair number of his questions didn't age well (all those comments about her weight!!!), but Dolly is the same delightful, kind, self-possessed role model she is now, 30 years later.

I think Donahue proves the theory of the 'Mansplaining' phenomenon!

@heaintloveu

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not “mansplaining” as much as it’s just “assholesplaining” - not all men are like him

@Po1itica11yNcorrect

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@robertlevitt5665

4 жыл бұрын

GET OVER IT CUP CAKE!!

@judymccoy5204

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Levitt:Robert, you make cupcakes sound like a bad thing. Go back to school and increase your vocabulary.

@robertlevitt5665

4 жыл бұрын

judy...go FUCK your self!

Ugh. Wow he's awful. Talking about her body. Also mentioning that he knows men that wouldn't let her out the house- disgusting like... she was and is hard working what's the point in saying that.

Dolly Parton,I want everyone to know she has been my inspiration most of my life!! That is the phrase that I am sure she hears more often than not! So I have to go one step further....she was the rubber tube that someone throws out to you to save you from drowning . I was a little girl when she gave her first concert with Porter Wagoner ,in Georgia! It was the only time I was ever going to. It saddens me because as much as I love her,I can’t afford to go to any of her events! I still pray for her ,as she will always be my inspiration in m life, even though mine didn’t turn out to be the best!

Never thought about how much I’ve missed Donahue in the afternoons. I wonder what he’s working on now?

“Get back in your truck and do your job!” Donahue is such an arrogant elitist.

She is so cute isn't she!

the sexism coming from Donahue.... thank god times are a changing... Imagine telling a host these day to stand up and be put on display because she lost some weight?

@robertlevitt5665

4 жыл бұрын

get over it cup cake!!

@tw7231

4 жыл бұрын

@ Rober Levit wtf is wrong with you cupcake? You’re such a douche bag! 🤣

@pjgreen1786

4 жыл бұрын

Oprah did the same

@pjgreen1786

4 жыл бұрын

T W he misses the misogyny

@justynjonn

3 жыл бұрын

What world are you living in? Girls now take selfies wearing almost nothing ....just because.

Class act

@audiemccall5332

Жыл бұрын

She could probably have bought Phil Donahue at that time, but you didn’t even see that come across

@miles-thesleeper-monroe8466

8 ай бұрын

Yep totally. Sums her up perfectly

He’s a lefty that knows everything and knows what’s best for all of us! HA!

@tiffb1300

7 ай бұрын

The DUMBEST COMMENT PROBABLY EVER. There is always some idiot who brings politics into something completely unpolitical.

Dolly is definitely her own person and her husband Dosnt control her !!

I like Dolly Parton

Omg! I didn’t realize how awful he is

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT DOLLEY, I COULDN'T HELP MYSELF, AND YOUR SINGING WAS SO BEAUTIFULL. I WAS GOING TO A SHOW YOU WERE TO BE IN IN WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA. YOU CANCELLED DUE TO A TREAT TO YOUR LIFE. SO DARN IT NEVER GOT TO SEE YOU IN PERSON. LOVE YOU ANYWAY, GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS.

Pretty rude, personal questions. She responded with both class and "street" (as we say in my country)

All those stale faced hags in the audience were so envious of Dolly because she is beautiful, feminine and owns who she is. It was so intriguing to watch their facial expressions lol 💅🏾🤣

@rudypalma1250

3 жыл бұрын

Many were admiring her and taking inspiration.

@csmith5420

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get that impression at all. They all seemed quite enthralled with her.

@chimeneaandres8730

7 ай бұрын

​@@csmith5420 Well it was at 5:13 hahahaha😂

Everything is about her husband and her looks, dude a creep