Dolly Parton Tribute Specials Airing This August
By Editor • August 26, 2026 • 1 min read
ABC's 20/20 will celebrate the legendary Dolly Parton with a special episode, 'Dolly Parton: An American Original,' airing at 10 p.m. PT/ET on August 25, the eve of her passing.
Viewers can tune in via local ABC affiliates or stream on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, which offer free trials. For those who miss it, the episode will be available on-demand on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.
Simultaneously, CBS will air its own tribute, 'A CBS News Special: Dolly Parton — An American Icon,' also at 10 p.m. PT/ET, featuring interviews and hosted by Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil, with streaming on Paramount+.
Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com
