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STEVE DOOCY: The Dolly Parton I saw when the cameras stopped rolling

Over my years on 'FOX & Friends,' I was lucky enough to interview Dolly Parton probably half a dozen times

By Steve Doocy Fox News

Published August 25, 2026 4:34pm EDT

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On August 23, 2016, ten years ago this week, I was with Dolly Parton in New York City, and we were about to do a live segment on FOX & Friends.

Just before we went on, I asked Dolly if I could take a selfie with her.

She looked at me and said, "Why would you want a picture with little ol’ me?"

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I laughed and said, "Hello…Dolly—you’re Dolly Parton!"

That was Dolly.

Over my years on "FOX & Friends," I was lucky enough to interview her probably half a dozen........

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