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Networks Honor Dolly Parton with Primetime Specials
28 Aug
Summary
- Broadcasters paid tribute to Dolly Parton following her death.
- ABC's special drew 4.05 million viewers, a ratings high.
- CBS and ABC will air further specials and programming.
Several major broadcast networks have honored the late Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80. ABC and CBS both aired tribute specials on Tuesday, August 25, in the 10 p.m. hour.
ABC News' "Dolly Parton: An American Original - Special Edition of 20/20" drew 4.05 million live viewers. This viewership made it the best non-sports 10 p.m. telecast in three months. The special also became the most-viewed title on Disney+ and Hulu.
CBS's special, "Dolly Parton - An American Icon," reached an audience of 2.1 million viewers. While available on Paramount+, performance numbers have not been released. NBC aired "Dolly: An NBC News Special" on Wednesday, with final ratings pending.
Further tributes are planned. CBS will broadcast "Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life" on Sunday, August 30. ABC will air "9 to 5" followed by an encore of its news special on the same day.
