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| Netflix is working on an anthology series based on the songs of Dolly Parton. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo |
By Karen Butler, UPI
Netflix announced Monday it ordered eight episodes of an anthology series starring and executive produced by Dolly Parton.
Each episode of the as-yet-untitled show will be based on one of Parton's country classics.
No debut date for the series has been set.
"As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music," the 72-year-old Tennessee native said in a statement. "I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favorite songs to life with Netflix. We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations, and I want to thank the good folks at Netflix and Warner Bros. TV for their incredible support."
Netflix also is the home of the comedy Grace & Frankie, which co-stars Parton's 9 to 5 castmates Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music. I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favorite songs to life with @Netflix. We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations. https://t.co/jfMo5W16DY— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) June 4, 2018
