Don Surber; Barbara Walters did Dolly Parton a big favor that people in the 21st century just don’t understand
Greta Van Susteren was among those who denounced the questions. Why? You don’t elicit great answers by asking what’s your favorite color. Walters did Dolly a big favor by giving her a national audience to address the hillbilly stereotypes.
"Dolly Parton’s death brought out the best in people. The Royal Family posted a video of a royal band of some sort playing 9 to 5 in tribute. The tweet said, “Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many—including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.”
""President Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff in her honor.
"'Born in a one room cabin with a half dozen siblings, they were dirt poor in money but richer than Midas in family.
"Dolly rose. Porter Wagoner gave her a big boost that was controversial as the woman she replaced on his TV show was quite popular. It was not easy, but she Breeze’d her way through the situation.
"When she went off on her own, he sued her. Instead of being bitter, she wrote I Will Always Love You in his honor. When paying back taxes bankrupted him and he had to sell his music catalog, she bought it back for him.
"In the 1970s, she decided to go mainstream. She made some movies with Best Little Whorehouse In Texas being my favorite.
"Part of her marketing was a Barbara Walters interview in 1977. It went well for both women.
"But in the 21st century, everybody is a busybody who is easily offended. Remember Bewitched? The nation is now overrun by Gladys Kravitzes.
"Objections pile up over this exchange."
Walters: “Dolly, where I come from, would I have called you a hillbilly?”
Parton: “If you had have, it would have been something very natural, but I would have probably kicked your shins or something.” . . . More...
Dolly Parton truly was a ‘star’ - Andrea Widburg "In a world in which too many entertainers are narcissistic ignoramuses, Parton epitomized grace, charm, and true generosity of spirit."
. . . "Our young people, God alone knows why, look up to the stars in the entertainment world, most of whom live sordid lives and espouse stupid politics. Can you imagine how different the world would be if these stars behaved like Dolly Parton, just being...good?"
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