The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Additional Films and Guests

When a pious television "reporter" Melvin P. Thorpe (Dom DeLuise) threatens to expose Miss Mona's (Dolly Parton) Texas brothel—the Chicken Ranch—to public scandal and close it down for good, she vows not to go down without a fight! With the help of her long-time secret sweetie Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (Burt Reynolds), the two join together to keep the ranch open and, naturally, deepen their own romance along the way. Sing along through this extraordinary story about passion, scandal, community, and resistance! First premiering as a Broadway musical in 1978, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas film adaptation was a critical mixed bag upon its release, but the people loved it! The film brought in the biggest weekend box-office opening for a musical up to that point in time and was nominated for two Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Comedy for Parton. Musical numbers include two of Parton's biggest hits: "Hard Candy Christmas" and "I Will Always Love You." [114 min; comedy, musical, romance; English]

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