The Simpsons writer reveals what Dolly Parton was really like in studio
Dolly Parton voiced herself in The Simpsons episode Sunday, Cruddy Sunday back in 1999.
Dolly Parton "loved" poking fun at her own makeup on The Simpsons.
The late country icon, who died on Tuesday (25.08.26) aged 80, voiced herself in an episode of the classic animated comedy called Sunday, Cruddy Sunday in 1999, when Homer, Krusty The Clown and more end up in jail at the Super Bowl.
After the news of Dolly's death, Simpsons showrunner Mike Sully shared the clip on X and wrote: "She was a delight to direct and so naturally funny.
"She loved the joke about her make-up remover being strong enough to blow open a jailhouse door.
"I had her do a few extra unnecessary takes just to make the experience last a little longer. Brightened the day of all in room."
During the scene, Homer first mistook her for a "cleaning lady", and when she introduced herself he said: "I didn't ask for your life story, just gimme the key!"
She replied: "Young man, where I come from - the south - folks say please. And besides, I gotta go sing a medley with Rob Lowe."
It turns out she knew Wally Kogen, a travel agent stuck in the cell with the group, and agreed to She quipped: "Well, I do have some of my extra strength makeup remover. Shield your eyes!"
The lock corroded and the gang escaped, but not before Dolly turned down Krusty when he asked her out.
As she left on a jetpack with a dog's head on, she replied: "Oh, look at the time! I'd better scoot to that halftime show! See ya!"
Dolly's death was confirmed by her nephew Bryan Seaver in a video shared on her Instagram and X account.
He said: “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next.
“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.
“As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.
“It is an honour, an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.”
Dolly's rep later revealed the singer died after "bravely facing a brief battle with cancer".
