Dolly Parton Tributes Score Big Ratings for the Networks; ABC’s ‘9 to 5’ Airing Is Most Watched Broadcast Movie in More Than Three Years The outpouring of tributes and ratings success for Dolly Parton following her passing on August 25, at the age of 80, has been a heartwarming reminder of her enduring legacy.
Tributes across four major networks – ABC, CBS, NBC, and The CW – drew in impressive numbers, with some surpassing the most watched films on broadcast television in years.
One notable aspect of these ratings is that they were achieved during a relatively slow period for viewership.