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
Dolly Parton appearance in a Cher special. During the mid-1970s, Parton wanted to expand her audience base. Although her first attempt, the television variety show "Dolly!" (1976–77), had high ratings, it only lasted one season, with Parton requesting to be released from her contract because of the stress it was causing on her vocal cords (she later tried a second television variety show, also titled "Dolly" (1987–88); likewise, it too only lasted one season). In her first feature film, Parton portrayed a secretary in a leading role with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy film "9 to 5" (1980). The