“The Orchestra Fell Silent on Live TV” — How Dolly Parton Saved a Chaotic 1987 Duet with Patti LaBelle
A surprising moment from a 1987 episode of the variety show Dolly has resurfaced as one of live television’s most memorable improvisations. During a duet between Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle, the performance of the folk classic Shortnin’ Bread nearly fell apart when the orchestra suddenly went quiet and LaBelle momentarily lost the lyrics. For … Read more