<Tr> <Th> Original network </Th> <Td> ABC </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Original release </Th> <Td> September 27, 1987--May 10, 1988 </Td> </Tr> <P> Dolly is an American variety show starring Dolly Parton that aired on ABC from September 27, 1987 to May 10, 1988 . </P> <P> The show was an attempt at a traditional variety show, featuring music, comedy skits and various guest stars . It had been roughly a decade since the last successful variety series, The Carol Burnett Show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and Cher had gone off the air, and it was regarded as a gamble to try to revive the genre . Banking on Parton's talent and appeal, however, ABC paid the performer a reported $44 million for a two - year contract . </P>

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