The Whole Wide World for August 29
Dolly Parton at Irving Plaza in 2002 (photo: Katrina Del Mar, personal collection)
Tonight at 8 p.m., "Shocking Blue" is throwing open the doors and turning the spotlight on the one and only Dolly Parton.
I'll celebrate Dolly with her own songs, dazzling duets, unexpected covers, and a few of the countless artists she inspired along the way.
And because one icon is never quite enough, I’ll also be raising a glass to the gloriously unforgettable Tim Curry. Both Dolly and Tim showed us what inclusion, individuality, and unapologetic joy could look like. They opened doors, inspired generations and, most importantly, gave us an outrageous amount of entertainment while doing it.
Honestly, how lucky are we that we got to live in their time? So slip on something fabulous, turn up the volume, and join me tonight.
"Shocking Blue," Saturday from 8-11 p.m. on 90.7FM, streaming online and in the Archives, celebrating the icons who made the world a little brighter, stranger, kinder, and a hell of a lot more fun.
This episode of "Shocking Blue" is brought to you by The Public Theater, presenting Songs from Bark of Millions by Taylor Mac and Matt Ray, September 18-20 at the Delacorte Theater.
