Dolly Parton: An American Original – Special Edition of 20/20 (2026)

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.

Cast (29)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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)

B

Bryan Seaver

Self (archive footage)

D

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

R

Rebecca Seaver

Self - Dolly Parton's Niece

S

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)

R

Robert Parton

Self (archive footage)

A

Avie Parton

Self (archive footage)

Shirley MacLaine

Self (archive footage)

Porter Wagoner

Self (archive footage)

Sally Field

Self (archive footage)

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