Dolly Parton Tribute Specials Deliver Strong Ratings Across Broadcast Networks
Tribute specials honoring Dolly Parton drew large audiences across four broadcast networks, according to Variety. ABC, CBS, NBC and The CW each carried programming built around the tributes, and viewership held up strongly on every one of them. On ABC, an airing of the film "9 to 5" became the network's most-watched broadcast movie in years. The report credits the turnout to Parton's continued standing as one of the industry's most popular figures.
With reporting from Variety.