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Dolly Parton & Miss Piggy: A Friendship Beyond Foam
26 Aug
Summary
- Parton and Miss Piggy shared a unique bond with a celebrity friendship.
- They collaborated on Parton's variety show, 'Dolly,' in the late 1980s.
- Muppets fondly remembered Parton as an ultimate performer and philanthropist.
Country music icon Dolly Parton shared an unusually genuine and affectionate friendship with the Muppet character Miss Piggy. The two brassy blondes, known for their outspokenness and flamboyant style, formed a bond that included heartfelt conversations, musical duets, and occasional playful feuds.
While Parton never appeared on "The Muppet Show," her friendship with Miss Piggy flourished during her own late 1980s variety program, "Dolly." Kermit the Frog also made an appearance on the show, performing a song. Miss Piggy notably attempted to take over Parton's show, highlighting their dynamic.
Their interactions extended to country music themes, with Parton offering Piggy honest advice about the realities of the genre. Following Parton's passing, the Muppets, including Miss Piggy and Kermit, issued a statement remembering her as an "ultimate singer, songwriter, actress, performer and philanthropist."
