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.

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	David Muir	As: Self - Host
	Dolly Parton	As: Self (archive footage)
	Barbara Walters	As: Self (archive footage)
	Robin Roberts	As: Self (archive footage)
	Jane Fonda	As: Self / Judy Bernly (archive footage)

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Certification:	PG

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 25 August 2026

Country: US

Runtime: 42m

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Company: ABC

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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)