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Dolly Parton's TV Premiere Broke Records
3 Aug
Summary
- Dolly Parton's 1987 variety show premiere attracted 39.47 million viewers.
- This viewership made it the most-watched new series premiere in history.
- The record stood for over two decades until "Undercover Boss" tied it.
In 1987, country music icon Dolly Parton achieved a significant television milestone with her weekly variety series, "Dolly." The show's premiere on ABC captivated an audience of 39.47 million viewers.
This massive viewership established a new record for the most-watched new series premiere in television history. The achievement highlighted Parton's widespread appeal beyond her music career.
The record set by "Dolly" endured for more than twenty years. It was eventually matched by the CBS reality series "Undercover Boss" in a notable post-Super Bowl broadcast.
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