Dolly Parton filmography to Remember" with Kenny Rogers in 1984 to promote their collaborative Christmas album "Once Upon a Christmas". In 1986 Parton starred in the made-for-television film "A Smoky Mountain Christmas". During the 1987–1988 television season, Parton attempted a second variety show on ABC titled "Dolly". Like the previous series, this one also lasted only one season. Parton starred in the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias" with Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine and Julia Roberts. In 1991 Parton starred in the made-for-television film "Wild Texas Wind". Parton returned to the silver screen in 1992 with James Woods in the 1992 film "Straight Talk". The
Rainbow (Dolly Parton album) month earlier. "Rainbow"'s release coincided with the launch of Parton's ill-fated 1987-88 variety show, "Dolly", and much of the music on the album was highlighted on the show. Rainbow (Dolly Parton album) Rainbow is the twenty-ninth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on November 25, 1987, by Columbia Records. The original plan, when Parton signed with CBS, was for her to alternate between releasing pop and country albums (rather than trying to combine the two styles on each album), but due to "Rainbow"'s poor sales and tepid critical reception, the plan was quickly abandoned, and Parton more