Saturday Night Live brings in big stars from across the entertainment industry. And like her “goddaughter” Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton has taken the stage at 30 Rockefeller Center. The country artist and renowned philanthropist might be up for a challenge most of the time. But apparently, SNL was a bridge too far for her.
A look back at Dolly Parton on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | David Becker/Getty Images
Dolly Parton appeared on SNL in 1989, during the show’s 14th season. She gave her monologue in a peacock blue suit, a nod to the NBC logo. “Lorne Michaels told me to wear this ’cause he wanted me to shake my tail feather,” she said, miming the action to audience applause.
During Parton’s 1989 SNL appearance, viewers enjoyed watching sketches like “Mountain Stories,...
A look back at Dolly Parton on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | David Becker/Getty Images
Dolly Parton appeared on SNL in 1989, during the show’s 14th season. She gave her monologue in a peacock blue suit, a nod to the NBC logo. “Lorne Michaels told me to wear this ’cause he wanted me to shake my tail feather,” she said, miming the action to audience applause.
During Parton’s 1989 SNL appearance, viewers enjoyed watching sketches like “Mountain Stories,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Ashley Swallow
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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