Dolly Parton, the iconic country music singer, songwriter, and actress, was a frequent and popular guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Parton’s appearances on the show spanned several decades, from the 1970s through the 1990s, and she shared a warm and humorous rapport with Johnny Carson.

During Dolly Parton’s guest appearance on The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson seemed fixated on a particular aspect of her appearance, rather than her many talents as a singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and entertainer. Carson’s interview of Parton was uncomfortable to watch and approached the boundaries of appropriateness. Despite Carson’s repeated references to her physical features, Parton handled the situation with grace and dignity. At one point, Carson made a remark that some may find inappropriate, expressing curiosity about what was beneath

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