TDS Time Machine | Dolly Parton - The Interviews
Summary
Trevor Noah interviews Dolly Parton about her album "Those Were the Days," featuring collaborations with Yusuf Islam and Judy Collins, and her film "Joyful Noise." Parton also joins bestselling author James Patterson to discuss their co-written novel, "Run Rose Run," which explores the music industry. The conversation covers Parton’s Imagination Library philanthropy, her desire for Beyoncé to cover "Jolene," and her perspective on staying politically neutral while remaining socially conscious.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Dolly Parton joins Trevor Noah
Why everyone loves Dolly Parton
Collaborators on 'Those Were the Days'
Ad break: Dose for Cholesterol
Trevor Noah's playful roasting
Discussing the movie 'Joyful Noise'
Dolly's gospel roots and family
Ad break and new guests introduced
Co-writing a novel with James Patterson
Writing with Dolly vs. Bill Clinton
The Imagination Library and literacy
Songwriting and the Beyoncé wish
Philanthropy and closing remarks
Outro and final advertisements
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