A Hollywood activist, a stand-up comedian, and a country music star walk into a bar.
It’s a great setup for a joke, right?
She knew then she’d found her dream cast.
What she didn’t know, however, is that her soon-to-be costars would also become lifelong friends.
After the final verse, the women looked at each other with goosebumps on their arms.
“We thought it was so great.
I said to Jane this will make the movie a hit if nothing else” (viaHeavy).
After earning numerous nominations and garnering a Grammy to boot (viaIMDb), the song lives on today.
Parton evenrecorded a special versionfor a Super Bowl LV commercial, in which she makes a small cameo.
Fortunately, it’s looking like that time has finally come.
“We’re always hoping that will happen,” Tomlin said onToday.
“We have a great role for her this time.
I think she will do it.
I’m just hoping she will.”
Well, our fingers are crossed.
