Dolly Parton, sitcom star? It almost happened in the 1990s. Nearly 30 years ago, the iconic singer/actor was set to star in a comedy series for CBS. But even though Parton taped six episodes of her show, titled Heavens to Betsy, they never made it to air.
Dolly Parton was set to star in a CBS sitcom
Parton rose to fame as a country singer. But by the 1980s she was making waves as an actor thanks to roles in movies such as 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Steel Magnolias. Given her comedic chops, it’s not surprising that Parton considered making a move to TV.
In 1993, Touchstone Television announced that Parton would star in a CBS sitcom called Dixie’s Fixins’, about the romantic misadventures and mishaps of a cable cooking show host, the Washington Post reported. That show was scuttled before production began,...
Dolly Parton was set to star in a CBS sitcom
Parton rose to fame as a country singer. But by the 1980s she was making waves as an actor thanks to roles in movies such as 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Steel Magnolias. Given her comedic chops, it’s not surprising that Parton considered making a move to TV.
In 1993, Touchstone Television announced that Parton would star in a CBS sitcom called Dixie’s Fixins’, about the romantic misadventures and mishaps of a cable cooking show host, the Washington Post reported. That show was scuttled before production began,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Syfy is gearing up to say goodbye to another series.
The cable network has renewed Van Helsing for a fifth and final season, set to air sometime in 2020.
The news broke days before the Season 4 finale of the vampire drama.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring the amazing Van Helsing saga to a close,” said Chad Oakes, Executive Producer and Co-Chairman of Nomadic Pictures.
“This could not have been done without the support of our incredible cast, crew, Syfy, Netflix and SuperEcran.”
“We are so proud of Van Helsing and would like to thank Syfy and the amazing fans who embraced this series,” said Daniel March, Managing Partner, Dynamic Television.
“We are excited to end the show on its own terms and to give our story, these characters, and our fans the conclusion they so richly deserve.
Syfy is gearing up to say goodbye to another series.
The cable network has renewed Van Helsing for a fifth and final season, set to air sometime in 2020.
The news broke days before the Season 4 finale of the vampire drama.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring the amazing Van Helsing saga to a close,” said Chad Oakes, Executive Producer and Co-Chairman of Nomadic Pictures.
“This could not have been done without the support of our incredible cast, crew, Syfy, Netflix and SuperEcran.”
“We are so proud of Van Helsing and would like to thank Syfy and the amazing fans who embraced this series,” said Daniel March, Managing Partner, Dynamic Television.
“We are excited to end the show on its own terms and to give our story, these characters, and our fans the conclusion they so richly deserve.
- 12/17/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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