Remembering Dolly Parton, who died at 80 on October… August 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. As the world mourns the loss of the country music legend behind "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," revisit this rare archival interview from the height of her career.

Dolly Parton opens up about songwriting in this rare 1992 interview on The Dini Petty Show — "I would choose writing." In this April 1992 episode, Dolly sits down with Dini Petty to talk about her craft, fame, and why writing means more to her than anything — candid, warm, and unmistakably Dolly.

This full episode also features segments on a celebrated hat couturier and an emotional reunion — a snapshot of early-90s Canadian television.

Chapters / in this episode:

• Dolly Parton — full interview
• Hat Couturier segment
• Reunion segment

A must-see for fans of Dolly Parton, vintage talk shows, and Canadian TV history.