Dolly Parton's 'Coat Of Many Colors' Returns

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors is a made-for-television drama film that first aired in 2015. It was based on the inspiring story of Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee. The film received positive reviews from critics and ranked as the highest-rated television film on the four broadcast networks in more than four years. Due to its success, NBC scheduled an encore, airing the film again on Christmas Day in 2015. The film was also re-aired on NBC during the 2019 Christmas holidays, much to the delight of Dolly Parton fans.

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors is a 2015 TV movie

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors is a 2015 American made-for-television drama film based on a true story by Dolly Parton, written by Pamela K. Long and directed by Stephen Herek. The film premiered on NBC on December 10, 2015, and received generally positive reviews from critics.

The film details Dolly Parton's upbringing in 1955 as her family struggles to live in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, putting a strain on love and faith. Young Dolly (Alyvia Alyn Lind) aspires to be something greater but must cope with family troubles, including the premature birth and death of a baby brother. Dolly's mother, Avie Lee Parton (Jennifer Nettles), uses the baby's blanket to make her daughter a patchwork coat of many colors. Although Dolly is initially proud of it, she changes her mind after school bullies make fun of her.

The film's story is based on Parton's own childhood, and she is also an executive producer on the film. In an interview, Parton spoke about the casting process, which began with singer Jennifer Nettles, who plays her mother. For her father, Parton already had someone in mind—Ricky Schroder, because "he reminds me so much of my daddy." In casting the younger Dolly, several hundred children auditioned. Eventually, Alyvia Alyn Lind was chosen because she could "sing...act" and "cry on cue", said Parton.

Coat of Many Colors received favourable reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it received a 78% rating from nine critics. Among eight reviews at Metacritic, it holds a "generally favourable" score of 65 out of 100. Ken Tucker of Yahoo TV gave the film its highest praise, stating:

> "The pastoral nostalgia that this TV-movie taps into is powerful, if maudlin, stuff. This is the time of year when sentimentality can be a warming thing, and Parton's Coat will keep an awful lot of people warm this winter."

In its initial broadcast on December 10, 2015, the film was seen by 13.03 million viewers and received a 1.8/6 rating/share in the 18-49 age demographic. This marked the highest viewership for any television film or miniseries on the broadcast networks since 2012.

The film is based on Dolly Parton's upbringing in Tennessee

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors is an American made-for-television drama film that premiered on NBC on December 10, 2015. The film is based on Dolly Parton's upbringing in rural Tennessee and received generally positive reviews from critics.

The film depicts Parton's family life in 1955 as they struggle to live in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, putting a strain on love and faith. Young Dolly (played by Alyvia Alyn Lind), aspires to be something greater but must cope with family troubles, including the premature birth and death of a baby brother. Her mother, Avie Lee Parton (Jennifer Nettles), uses the baby's blanket to make her daughter a patchwork coat of many colors. Although proud of it at first, young Dolly changes her mind after being bullied at school. Meanwhile, her father, Lee Parton (Ricky Schroder), suffers a personal crisis brought about by the baby's death, his wife's depression, and a drought that threatens his tobacco crop. Eventually, faith brings the family together again.

The film was written by Pamela K. Long and directed by Stephen Herek. It was filmed in Covington and Conyers, Georgia, and Sevier County, Tennessee, with the introductory and closing scenes shot at Dollywood.

Dolly Parton, whose childhood story is told in the film, is also the executive producer. She was closely involved in the casting process, which included singer Jennifer Nettles as her mother and Ricky Schroder as her father. For the role of young Dolly, several hundred children auditioned, and the part ultimately went to Alyvia Alyn Lind, who, according to Parton, could "sing...act" and "cry on cue".

The film received positive reviews and high ratings

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors is an American made-for-television drama film that first aired on NBC on December 10, 2015. The film received positive reviews from critics and high ratings, with particularly strong praise for its young star, Alyvia Alyn Lind, who played a nine-year-old Parton.

The film received a rating of 7.7 on IMDb, and a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Among eight reviews at Metacritic, it holds a "generally favorable" score of 65 out of 100. Ken Tucker of Yahoo TV gave the film its highest praise, stating:

> "The pastoral nostalgia that this TV-movie taps into is powerful, if maudlin, stuff. This is the time of year when sentimentality can be a warming thing, and Parton's Coat will keep an awful lot of people warm this winter."

The film's initial broadcast drew 13.03 million viewers and received a 1.8/6 rating/share in the 18-49 age demographic. This marked the highest viewership for any television film (made for TV or theatrical) or miniseries on the broadcast networks since 2012. The TV movie also opened to impressive numbers, drawing a 2.5 rating in adults 18-49 and 15.6 million viewers in live-plus-three figures.

The film's positive reception is reflected in the comments of those who watched it. One person wrote:

> "Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” is on tv right now and it’s very wholesome. Getcha a fuzzy blanket, popcorn, and your heart will feel so warm. U are welcome."

Another viewer added:

> "Just watched Dolly Parton’s movie, “Coat of many colors.” I wish every person could watch that movie! This picture is her actual coat of many colors made for her by her mother out of scraps of cloth."

The film was honoured at the Academy of Country Music Awards

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors was honoured at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2016. The film was bestowed with the Tex Ritter Award, which is presented to a film released in the previous year that features country music. Parton accepted the award, expressing her joy as the movie was near and dear to her heart. The film is based on the inspiring story of Parton's remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee.

The award ceremony also featured a performance by Parton and pop star Katy Perry, who presented the award to Parton. The duo performed a medley of Parton's hits, including "Coat of Many Colors," "9 to 5," and "Jolene." Perry expressed her excitement about the performance, calling Parton a living legend.

The Tex Ritter Award is a special honour for Parton, as she knew and loved the man himself. In addition to the award, the film received generally positive reviews from critics, with a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a "generally favourable" score of 65 out of 100 on Metacritic.

The heartwarming story of Parton's childhood, family struggles, and the power of faith resonated with audiences, with the initial broadcast attracting 13.03 million viewers and receiving high ratings in the 18-49 age demographic. The success of the film led to the development of a sequel, "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love," which aired in 2016.

The film was followed by a 2016 Christmas-themed sequel

The film 'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' is based on the inspiring story of Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee. It details her family's struggles to live in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains in 1955, and the strain this puts on love and faith. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was followed by a 2016 Christmas-themed sequel.

'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' first aired on NBC on 10 December 2015. It was watched by 13.03 million viewers and received an 18-49 rating of 1.8/6. The film was so successful that NBC scheduled it for an encore on Christmas Day that same year.

The film was followed by a Christmas-themed sequel in 2016, titled 'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love'. The sequel aired on NBC on 30 November 2016. Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder, Gerald McRaney, and Alyvia Alyn Lind reprised their roles, and Dolly Parton herself also made a cameo appearance.

The sequel is set in 1955 and centres around the Parton family's Christmas celebrations. The film follows nine-year-old Dolly as she tries to find her perfect Christmas gift for her family, while also dealing with the challenges of growing up. The film also explores the family's strong faith and how it helps them through difficult times.

Like its predecessor, 'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love' received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Many viewers took to social media to express their love for the film, with some calling it "wholesome" and "heart-warming".

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