Here it, the last day of May and it just occurred to me that I never posted the 2026 May Queen of The Television Crossover Hall of Fame!
I need some new interns to keep me on my toes. My two cats just aren't cutting it!
Well, "Better Late Than Never." Interestingly enough, that's the title of a Country-Western song, a genre of music which plays a major role in the life of this month's honoree. Only thing is, Tanya Tucker sings that song, while our inductee into the Hall is....
From Wikipedia:
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers in history and has received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including a humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
Here is a list of shows in which Ms. Parton was involved as a member of the League of Themselves. And as you'll see, she covered the gamut of genres....
THE 49TH ANNUAL MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE (1975)
O'Bservation: She was on the Tom Turkey float.
O'Bservation: The Captain would appear in an episode of her variety series the following year.
O'Bservation: This was her own variety series.
O'Bservation: She only hosted this one time and only had two demands - she wouldn't use "cuss words," and she didn't want fun poked at Jesus.
THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST DECADE OF THE ENTIRE TWENTIETH CENTURY, PARTS 1&2 (1990)
HELLO, DOLLY (1991)
BIG DREAMS, BROKEN HEARTS: THE DOTTIE WEST STORY (TV Movie 1995)
O'Bservation: She was one of several Country stars who appeared as "talking heads" to add background and/or memories.
HALLOWEEN (2000)
1] GOOD GOLLY, MISS DOLLY (2006)
2] I WILL ALWAYS LOATHE YOU (2007)
3] KISS IT ALL GOODBYE (2010)
THE YEAR DOLLY PARTON WAS MY MOM (2011 TV Movie)
From the IMDb: A young Appalachian mountain girl pursues her dream of becoming a country star against the wishes of her mother. Her journey to the stage at Dollywood with a singing competition hosted by Dolly Parton reunites her with her musician father and uncovers the musical legacy of African-Americans in the world of country music.
MAD AS A PICKER (2014)
O'Bservation: The main reason I included this is because 'American Pickers' has a televersion which played a key role in an episode of 'NCIS'.
A DAY WITH DOLLY (2017)
Where the Soul Never Dies
Written by Wayne Raney
Performed by Dolly Parton
[Acapella rendition at the beginning of the memorial segment]
I Will Always Love You
Written by Dolly Parton
Performed by Dolly Parton
[Acapella at the end of the memorial segment]
Where the Soul Never Dies
Written by Wayne Raney
Performed by Leslie Jordan and Dolly Parton
[Ending montage]
O'Bservation: Dolly appeared at the end of the episode to pay tribute to her friend Leslie Jordan, who had passed away two months earlier.
ALTERNATE TOOBWORLD
MIDNIGHT BLUE (2022)
O'Bservation: This has to be an alternate Earth because it is set during the same basic timeline as 'Star Trek', which takes precedence.THE TOONIVERSE
URBAN CHIPMUNK (1983)
SUNDAY, CRUDDY SUNDAY (1999)
A Case of Serendipiteevee? As I write this, it was the same day when I realized I never posted the induction. It may have been a sign.... It's May 30th. And on May 30th, 1966, Dolly Parton wed Carl Dean. Sixty years ago today.
Welcome to the Hall, Ms. Parton!
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