Netflix Picks Up Eight-Episode Dolly Parton Scripted Anthology | THR News

Netflix has picked up an 8-episode anthology series based on Dolly Parton's songs, similar to NBC's previous TV movies. The series will feature Parton as a singer, songwriter, and executive producer. Warner Brothers Television and Sam Haskell, who worked on NBC's movies, are involved. Parton expressed excitement about bringing her songs to life on Netflix. NBC's previous movies, 'Coat of Many Colors' and its sequel, were successful, but a planned third movie, 'Jolene', was not produced. For more details, visit The Hollywood Reporter.

What is the basis for Netflix's new anthology series?

• Dolly Parton's life story

• Dolly Parton's autobiography

• Dolly Parton's iconic songs

• Dolly Parton's concerts

Who is involved in producing the Netflix anthology series?

• Sam Haskell

• Christopher Nolan

• Steven Spielberg

• Quentin Tarantino

What does Dolly Parton hope the Netflix series will achieve?

• Launch a new music album

• Inspire and entertain families

• Win multiple awards

• Become a blockbuster hit

Which song was the first NBC TV movie based on?

• I Will Always Love You

• Coat of Many Colors

• 9 to 5

• Jolene

What was the viewership for the first NBC TV movie based on Parton's song?

• 10 million viewers

• 13 million viewers

• 15 million viewers

• 8 million viewers