Dolly is an American variety show starring Dolly Parton that aired on ABC from September 27, 1987 to May 7, 1988. Guest stars included Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Tyne Daly, Bruce Willis, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, Juice Newton, Tom Selleck, the Neville Brothers, Dudley Moore, Oprah Winfrey. The show was an attempt at a traditional variety show, featuring music, comedy skits and various guest stars. With 39.47 million viewers, the first episode attracted the largest audience for any television series premiere.