Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas (2023) Movie Script
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I hope life treats you real kind
I hope you have
all you ever dreamed of
Oh I do wish you joy
I wish you lots of happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
Yeah, I will always love you
We love you, Dolly!
Oh, thank you! Thank you!
How about a big hand
for my mighty fine band?
And the mighty fine singers?
Thank you!
You have made this little
Smoky Mountain girl really happy
and I will see you
somewhere else, thank you!
God bless you!
Ooh, Lordy, I'm hot.
Give me a sip of water, Steve.
Okay.
Dry as a bell, hey?
Oh, as long as I have worked
with you that one always gets me.
Oh Judy, don't start crying on me,
you're gonna rust my rhinestones.
Now we gotta get you outta here
before they tear this place apart.
- But first.
- Yeah.
Dolly!
Well, you're not gonna stop, are you?
Well, then I'm not done yet!
Working 9 to 5
what a way to make a living
Barely getting by,
it's all taking and no giving
It's snowing!
Oh my gosh, it's snowing!
I have an idea.
Come on, come on.
Dolly Rebecca.
Hey Sam, where did I wake you up
from this time?
I'm wrapping a movie in Atlanta.
Well, I'm sorry to call you
at this ridiculous hour
but I think I have an idea
for the next TV show
we can produce together.
Yeah? Let's hear it.
Well, you know, I'm always trying to
do fun, uplifting, positive projects?
Yes, I do.
Well, that's why I'm calling.
It is snowing in Tahoe.
Oh, must be beautiful!
And it's making me homesick for
how it snows back home at Christmas!
So magical and peaceful. But Sam
it is only mid October.
And I'm thinking
that is some kind of a sign.
Maybe some of that magic dust
you're always talking about.
Well, honestly I do think
it's more than a coincidence.
I think it's a sign that I should
bring some of that mountain magic
to everybody this Christmas.
Why don't we do
a special from Dollywood?
I think that's a great idea.
So why don't you call
Susan Roberts at NBC
and see if they'd be interested?
Right yeah, yeah, yeah,
we've had good luck there
with the Coat of Many Colors
and the Christmas of Many Colors.
And with you riding a tidal wave
of popularity right now.
Well, I'm gonna start
getting songs together
why don't you start
getting ideas together?
I'm already thinking about who
we can invite to be our guest stars.
Well, now we need to start
with some of my friends
'cause I want the show to reflect
the things that are meaningful to me.
Maybe like sharing
my love of reading with children?
Hey, maybe we'll get kids
to start asking Santa for books
in addition to toys.
Well, if anyone could
pull that off, it's you.
And I want to use
some of our Dollywood family
because we have the best singers,
dancers, and musicians available
and they look good, too.
I'm getting the Christmas spirit
just thinking about it.
Well, great, we'll talk later,
but I gotta get back to the snow!
Oh, I love it, I love it, I love it!
It's snowing, I can't believe it.
Mountain magic
I can feel it all around me
Mountain magic
As pure as mountain snow
Mountain people
Are as sweet as mountain honey
I can feel the mountain magic
in my soul
I love to wake up early
to the sounds and sights of nature
Get up before the sun
to watch it rise
Walk down the lane and marvel
at God's wondrous creations
It's magic
When these mountains come alive
Mountain magic
I can feel it all around me
Mountain magic
as pure as mountain snow
Mountain people are
as sweet as mountain honey
I can feel
the mountain magic in my soul
I love it!
Dolly Parton, Christmas, Dollywood!
I'm starting to cry
just thinking about it, wow.
I can't help it, you know why?
Because this is exactly
what we need right now.
I mean, everyone is so disheartened
and tense and gloomy.
And nobody lifts up an audience
better than Dolly.
Exactly, so let's pull out
all the stops, make it Dolly 2.0!
I want the biggest, splashiest,
most Christmasy show ever!
I mean dancers,
guest stars, Santa Claus
kids, get a whole bunch of kids,
people love kids.
I mean give me all that,
and then give me some more.
Y'know who we should get to stage it
and Dolly loves her, Kathryn Burns.
Yes! Oh, that would be perfect.
Oh! But wait
Let's make it an event.
We'll do a live show.
Whoa, a live special?
No, a live holiday event.
I mean, wouldn't that be fantastic?
Yes, but you know
it takes like six months or more
to pull off a live event.
We only have ten weeks.
You and Dolly can do anything.
Just use some of that mountain magic.
But make it big!
I love Christmas!
Kathryn, welcome to Dollywood!
- Sam! Hi!
- Hey.
Here's my assistant choreographer,
Jasmine.
Come on. Say hello to Sam Haskell.
- Hi. Hi.
- Hi.
Oh, wow.
I feel like I'm Alice in Wonderland.
Oh, here's writer producer
David Rambo.
- Hi.
- I'm a big fan.
- Oh my gosh, thank you.
- And producers
Hudson Hickman and Billy Levin.
Hello, hello!
Jasmine, picture it.
Dozens of dancers
Dolly leading us through the park,
arms wide open
we crane up, and it's Merry Christmas
with a mountain on top.
Yes!
Budget's kinda tight
so maybe not too big.
Big is what you hired me for.
Hey, you're just in time!
We're decorating the park
for Christmas!
Go tell it!
Tell it! Tell it!
Go tell it!
Tell it! Tell it!
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
Jesus Christ is born!
Hallelujah! He is born!
Go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born
Oh, go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it, tell it,
Jesus Christ is born
Away in a manger
No crib for his bed
The little lord Jesus
lay down his sweet head
The stars in the sky
Look down where he lay
The little lord Jesus
Asleep in the hay
Go tell it, tell it
Go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born
He's alive
- He's alive
- Go tell it, tell it, he's alive
He's alive
- He's alive
- He's alive, go tell it, tell it
He's alive
Oh, he's alive
He's alive
And I'm forgiven
heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive
Oh, he's alive
He's alive
And I'm forgiven
heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive
He's alive
How's my girl today?
Oh, well, I'm fine and dandy.
Why wouldn't I be
with you and Kathryn in charge?
And I'm glad to see you didn't
forget your right arm, morning Judy.
Morning. Oh, don't worry,
she never forgets me.
Sam, you remember
my little grand nephew, Liam.
- Hi, Liam.
- Yeah, his mom and daddy
are busy today so I'm putting him
to work on the show.
Wouldn't he make
the perfect little elf for our show?
He sure would.
- They're gonna get you in a costume.
- Perfect.
How are we doing getting your sisters
and family here for their big number?
Everything...
Okay, production meeting, right now.
Can we get the set deck out here?
Wanna talk through
some logistics that are hap...
Good morning, everybody!
Good morning!
- How's it going?
- Good
I was just reminding everyone
that the clock's ticking down
for our live broadcast tonight
so today is all about
our final dress rehearsal
of each of the numbers, costumes,
cameras, full out energy, okay?
And we'll also be going out
into Dollywood
to do some pretapes
of some of the numbers
so we can swap them
into the live show.
Like Dolly's duet with Jimmy Fallon
- and then we also...
- Look out!
Again?
I mean when something happens once
I'd say that's an accident
but twice?
I think that's a sign
I need to be doing something.
Then on page 37
where Dolly's supposed to say...
Isn't it a little late
for dialogue changes?
Absolutely. We are now officially
a half hour behind schedule.
Hello, Dolly!
What can we do for you?
Well, you could start by wiping
those fake smiles off your faces
I know what's going on.
We're supposed to be doing a
dress rehearsal and we're not ready.
Of all the luck.
What's the matter?
Oh, it's nothing.
Oh, I think it's more
than nothing, what is it?
Well, wouldn't you know it just when
I have my dream job working with you
my other lifelong dream
just came calling
to choreograph
the Radio City Rockettes.
But I'd have to be on a plane
like right away
so it's okay, I'm turning it down.
No! You can't do that.
That's a puff of magic dust,
you have to take it!
That's your dream coming true.
No... no, she can't leave, no
no, we're in the middle
of dress rehearsal, yeah
we go live tonight.
Oh, Jasmine can handle it
from here, right Jasmine?
Sure.
Thank you.
You gotta live your dream.
Oh, really? You mean it?
I mean it. Scat, Kat.
Thank you, thank you so much, Dolly.
Jasmine, if you need anything at all
remember I'm just
a phone call away, okay?
Have a good show, y'all.
Merry Christmas!
Magic dust my butt.
Well, okay then.
Let's go, people!
Over to
the Jimmy Fallon pretape, now!
Okay, yeah, no, the network loves
how we're doing this number, so.
Cool.
Good thing the park's closed today
or she'd be mobbed.
She's the pied piper,
she knows how to draw a crowd.
Oh no.
- Hello, Susan.
- Please tell me
your choreographer didn't leave
the day of your live broadcast.
Well, yes, but don't worry
her assistant's got everything
running like clockwork.
People, we are hours behind schedule.
Get your butts in gear!
I heard that. Sam
the show tonight
has to be perfect, okay?
The world needs it, I need it.
Sam, you have no idea how much
pressure I am under right now, okay?
I really, I need a break.
I need like
a therapeutic escape somewhere.
I'm counting on you.
Merry Christmas.
Merry...
Well, how is
my favorite New York city bad boy?
How's my favorite smoky mountain
greasy chick right?
We're dressed the part, how do you
like the jacket I designed for you?
It's subtle, it's subtle.
What are we gonna get to eat?
- Milkshake.
- Milkshake. Jinx.
Alright, we'll start with that...
So, Jimmy, hi.
This is the number that
I taught you up in New York.
- Yeah.
- But since you and Dolly have not
had a chance to run it together,
I say let's rehearse one.
Well, we're running
so late already, Jasmine
why don't we just go for one,
let's do a take.
- We know what we're doing.
- Sure.
Alright, then. Marks! Let's roll!
Oh, the mouse has learned to roar.
I don't care
if she roars, clucks, or cackles
as long as she keeps us
from getting any further behind.
Okay, Almost Too Early
for Christmas pretape.
Take one, action!
It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Why don't we see how it goes?
So jingle bells and deck the halls
I'm coming home
I miss you all
I'm giving thanks for Santa's sleigh
So grab a deer and make it rain
Even in the autumn weather
We'll be wearing ugly sweaters
So string up the lights
This silent night
We're having the time of our lives
It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Window displays are full of snow
Candy cane clouds are come and go
Put on your sugar coat
It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Even in the autumn weather
We'll be wearing ugly sweaters
Can't stop us now
It's all around
'Cause never too early for Christmas
And you thought we couldn't dance.
Got it in one take!
That should put us back on schedule.
No.
Dolly, that was amazing!
I always have a good time
with you, Jimmy.
Why do you look troubled
as a tap dancer with
a piece of corn in her shoe?
Sorry, these mountains bring out
the folksy similes in me.
Well, maybe it's just
that Smoky Mountain magic.
Now you got me blushing like a...
like a dry paintbrush
full of barn paint.
You got me red like
a bubbling fruit pie in the oven.
I'm like a wet cow who's...
Hey Jimmy, I get the idea.
Okay, sorry.
But I got you to smile, right?
You always make me smile
but you know what?
I admit you caught me thinking.
See, I been thinking
about those wonderful magical
Smoky Mountain Christmases
that I had as a child
and I'm not sure
our show is gonna have that.
Sounds like you're hankering
to connect with your past.
You know, I admit
you might have a point there.
Everything on this park
is about my life
I mean we even got
the old cabin I grew up in
we got the church I went to
there's even that old gristmill
we used to play in.
Willie?
This must be some sort of magic dust.
Willie? What's...
what's going on here?
Just think of me
as a wise old mountain man.
I'm full of wisdom.
Well, I know you're full of it.
But how wise are you, Willie?
Wise enough to know
that you're troubled
my intuition told me that.
And I've known you a long time, Doll.
Intuition, huh?
Yeah, come here and sit with me,
we've got some talking to do.
We do?
How in the world
did you find our old family album?
Mountain magic.
You know, we were really poor
when we were growing up
and we didn't have all that
pretty paper to wrap our gifts in
so we used newspapers.
But come Christmas morning
we thought they were the prettiest
things in the whole world.
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Wrap your presents
To your darling from you
Pretty pencils
To write I love you
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Crowded streets
Busy feet hustle by him
Downtown shoppers
Christmas is nigh
And there he sits
All alone on the sidewalk
Hoping that you won't pass him by
Should you stop
Better not much too busy
You're in a hurry
My how time flies
And in the distance
The ringing of laughter
And in the midst of
the laughter he cries
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Wrap your presents
To your darling from you
Pretty pencils to write I love you
Oh pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty ribbons of blue
Willie, you've got me remembering
things that I forgot that I forgot.
Well, that was the idea.
You're probably wanting something
to write it all down in, right?
My old diary! Oh, look it there.
I mean, everything is in there,
all my childhood memories
boys I had crushes on, dreams, plans.
And songs I wrote
when I was a little girl.
Don't you wanna write down
what you're thinking about?
You know that, too?
Boy, you are
a wise old owl, ain't you?
Oh, yeah.
Pretty pencils to write,
"I love you".
Hi, Gigi.
Liam? What are you doing here?
Willie I'm sorry,
I'm gonna have to go.
Who you talking to?
You don't see anybody?
I am so glad
that Willie helped me remember
those wonderful Christmases we had.
Now none of us ever expected
to get much and we didn't
yet somehow everybody
got a little something.
And we were thrilled to have it.
Course, mom and daddy were
as happy as us kids to get a present.
I think that might be
what Willie wanted me to remember
everybody is a kid at Christmas,
it's just part of the magic.
Come on, you little elf
we gotta get out of here
before somebody realizes we're gone.
Places, please for
the opening number.
Please welcome Grammy
and Emmy award winning superstar
Dolly Parton.
Christmas here
in the great Smokey Mountains
is so special and uplifting.
In fact, you might say
we've got mountain magic.
And we're gonna share a whole heapin'
helping of that with you tonight.
Oh, come on.
Mountain magic
I can feel it all around me
Mountain magic
Pure as mountain snow
Mountain people
- Go wider.
- No, no, no. Stay tight on Dolly.
No, take the wide shot.
It's the opening number,
we need to see the dancers.
No... no, that's not
what we talked about. Tight on Dolly.
Are you people serious?
This ain't country.
I'm the damn choreographer now
and I say go wide.
Well, I'm the damn producer
and I say stay on Dolly.
Who's big idea was
this big ass hoop skirt?
I mean, I feel like
one of those dolls
that fits over
a roll of toilet paper.
It's not only over the top,
it's dangerous in here!
Oh, good lord.
Well, I know you worked hard
but I ain't doing it.
But Ms. Parton...
Oh don't "But Ms. Parton" me.
I said I ain't doing it.
And I ain't.
I don't like it, I ain't doing it.
Now I know how Elvis felt trying
to do those Hollywood TV specials.
We're having a big show
but we can't see the star.
It doesn't matter if we're not
having an opening number!
Oh, none of this feels right to me.
- Come on!
- Oh, come on, yourself.
Dang it!
First we gotta fix this!
Y'all know
what's going on here, don't you?
Hey, Dolly.
All that anger, cussing?
That ain't nothing
but the devil's doings.
We're trying to lift people up
and Satan is trying to tear us down!
Well, Satan, you old ugly devil
we are going to send you
straight back to hell!
Go to hell, go to hell,
go back where you belong
Get thee behind me,
Satan, just leave me alone
You're a cheat, you're a liar,
you're a scoundrel and a thief
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Oh, I tried hard to conquer
my fears and my doubts
Everywhere I turn I see
your evil doings all about
I have suffered your sorrow,
your heartache and grief
You keep dealing me a bad hand
with a trick card up your sleeve
Go to hell, go to hell,
go back where you belong
Get thee behind me,
Satan, just leave me alone
Take all of your bad guys,
your demons and flee
Go to hell in a handbasket,
heaven's calling me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
My brothers and my sisters!
I am here to tell you
that Satan is real!
He is real
and walking around amongst us
trying to destroy everything
that's good and beautiful!
He wants to break
our hearts and minds!
Destroy our dreams and plans!
He wants to tear us up
into little pieces
break us down
and send us straight to hell!
Oh, my God.
You've said a mouthful, brother.
Oh my God, oh my God
can do anything!
Hallelujah!
My god can heal the sick!
Mend broken hearts
and take our souls to heaven!
So Satan, listen up!
In God's name I rebuke you!
I stand up in his name, look you in
the eye, and laugh in your ugly face!
Go to hell, go to hell,
go back where you belong
Get thee behind me,
Satan, just leave me alone
Take your drugs and your alcohol,
your lust and your greed
Go to hell with your corruption,
just get away from me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Go to hell in a handbasket
Heaven's calling me
Heaven's calling me
Heaven, heaven waits for me
So go to hell
Well, we kicked Satan's butt
straight back to hell.
Now let's get this show started!
Y'all pray for me.
Alright, kids, kids,
I'm gonna need for you to sit down
like how we practiced.
Moms, I need you in the back,
you're not in the shot.
Kids, please sit down.
When I was coming in here,
I saw a whole bunch of kids out there
- did you see some of them out there?
- Hey, Dolly.
Hey, Mary Lane, I'm so glad
you're doing the show with us.
You're my good luck charm.
Who's your little elf?
Well, this is Liam.
This is my little grand nephew
and this is Mary Lane
she played Ms. Moody the teacher
in the Coat of Many Colors movie,
the story about me as a little girl.
- And Christmas of Many Colors.
- That's true
we've both seen them
lots of times, ain't we, Liam?
And she's gonna play Ms. Moody again
as a teacher in our show.
Can everyone... Alright,
I need you up out of the seats.
Sit down, can you... Alright, well...
We're already
in our second crew lunch penalty
I don't have a budget for a third.
Alright, listen up, kids.
This is... this is Santa Claus
talking now and anyone
who doesn't settle down
and do what Ms. Jasmine says
right now
is gonna get nothing but...
oatmeal in their stocking
for Christmas.
(Oatmeal?)
Good morning, class.
Good morning, Ms. Moody.
Now children, we have
a very special guest with us today.
She's known as the book lady.
Hello, book lady.
Well, hello, class,
I'm glad to be with you today.
How'd you get that name?
Well, I started a program
called the Imagination Library.
Does anybody know what that is?
Free books for kids!
You're absolutely right.
You see, I started this program
in honor of my daddy
who believed that all children
should have a great education
and we started it
right here in my hometown
and then it just grew
and grew and grew
and now it's just all over the place.
So far, Dolly's Imagination Library
has given away
almost 200 million books.
To children just like you
all around the world.
That's a lot of books.
Who loves books?
- Me.
- I do.
Yeah, so do I.
I even wrote a song about books.
Would you like to hear it?
- Yeah.
- Would you like
to sing along with me on it?
Okay, well I got my banjo,
let's do it, here we go.
Books, books, I love books
The way they feel and smell and look
From my first look I was hooked
on books, books, books
Sing! Books, books, I love books
The way they feel and smell and look
From my first look I've been
hooked on books, books, books
Books, books, books
I love books
Sweet
but is it big enough?
It's big enough
considering we go live in...
It's big enough.
"Twas the night
before Christmas
and all through the house
not a creature was stirring
not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care
in hopes that St. Nicholas
would soon be there.
What's that?
What's that noise?
Santa!
Hand me
that pretty little guitar over there.
How special is that?
I believe in Santa Claus, do you?
Yeah!
Well, I even wrote a song about that
here we go!
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope
when all seems lost
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus,
I'll tell you why I do
'Cause I believe that dreams
and plans and wishes can come true
I believe in miracles,
I believe in magic too
I believe in Santa Claus
and I believe in you
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope
when all seems lost
Yes, I believe in Santa Claus
Yes, I believe in Santa Claus
Excuse me, excuse me. Cut, cut!
Great job, kids. Thank you, Dolly.
Well, you're welcome.
Couldn't Clyde do more with Dolly?
They have such great chemistry.
My Angela really needs a line.
- Okay no, no...
- Oh, I'm telling you...
The camera loves her!
Liam.
You get up here.
What are you doing under there,
you little rascal?
Nothing.
Well, I don't want
to catch you doing nothing again
don't you know
girls get dressed in here?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
I want you to go out in the hall
and wait for me
and I don't want you to get
into any more trouble, okay?
- Okay.
- I gotta get changed!
- Will you take this? Alright?
- Okay, Gigi.
Now how did he get back here
before I did?
Just another puff
of magic dust, I guess.
Ain't he the cutest thing
you ever seen?
You know, I know
he's a special little boy
and I don't know
what he's gonna grow up to be
but it will be something special.
And whatever it is,
I'm gonna always be proud of him
and I'm gonna accept and love him
no matter what or who he is
because I believe that
whoever you are, be that.
Whoever you are, be that
Whatever you do, do that
- Anything else is just an act
- Come on.
Whoever you are, be that
Some may leave you little choice
Don't be afraid to find your voice
Speak your mind and make some noise
- Looking great.
- They call that being free
And stand up
- For who and what you are
- Let's go!
God knows the intent of your heart
He doesn't want us in the dark
He's there, he wants to help
So whoever you are, be that
Whatever you do, do that
'Cause it's your right
and that's a fact
Whoever you are, be that
No one has a right to say
You should be this or that way
And be that as it may I say
To thine own self be true
God made us all so many ways
And he forgives us when we pray
And he's gonna love us either way
He wants you to be you
Whoever you are, be that
Whatever you do, do that
'Cause anything else is just an act
Whatever you are, be that
Whatever you are
Whatever you do
Whoever you are, what you do
Whatever you are, be that
Misfits, outcasts, rebels, strays
Whatever you are, you're okay
Yeah, great.
Hey, you know what I wanna be?
Back on schedule.
Well, whatever you do, do that.
Where's Jimmy Allen?
He's supposed to be doing
his duet with Dolly right now.
I just saw him at catering.
Might be a minute. There's a line.
Can I please give
these dialogue tweaks
before they run out of hush puppies?
Nobody's going for hush puppies
or anything else.
We're in trouble here.
We're two hours behind
and we have half the show left
to produce, the set's falling apart
and we lost our choreographer,
and her replacement thinks
that we're staging
the... the Macy's Parade.
Sam.
You know I love you,
I will always love you
but how am I supposed to lift
people up if you're melting down?
I'm gonna go in my dressing room
'til you simmer down.
Just cool it.
I think Sam finally broke.
He's talking to himself.
Oh no, he's praying.
He does that when
things go from bad to really bad.
Being in show business
is like being a doctor.
You gotta have a lot of patience.
And everybody thinks
I got a lot of patience
but I really don't, it's hard.
Everybody puts me
on some sort of a pedestal
I don't belong there.
I'm no angel,
I just play one on TV.
And I'm no saint.
But I love that old saying
that every saint has a past
and every sinner has a future
and I'm pretty sure
I'm just like most of you out there.
I'm just here trying
to do the best I can.
Trying to make a difference if I can.
I wrote this song
and I think it's gonna fit
a lot of you just like it does me.
I am a seeker,
a poor, sinful creature
There is no weaker than I am
I am a seeker and you are a teacher
And you are the leader so reach down
Would you reach out and lead me?
Guide me, keep me
in the shelter of your care
Each day
'Cause I am a seeker
And you are a teacher
And you are the leader
won't you show me the way
Lord won't you show me,
show me the way
You know, I think I heard
what Willie was trying to say to me.
Am I really doing
what I'm supposed to be doing?
Am I doing God's will,
my will, or theirs?
Hello God, are you out there
Can you hear me
Are you listening anymore
Hello God,
if we're still on speaking terms
Can you help me like before
I have questioned your existence,
my resistance
Leaves me cold
Can you help me go the distance
Hello God, hello, hello
This whole world has gone to pieces
Can we fix it
Is there time
Hate and violence just increases
We're so selfish, cruel, and blind
We fight and kill each other
In your name defending you
As if you love some more than others
Well, I can't believe that's true
Hello God, we really need you
We can't make it without you
Hello God, please forgive us
For we know not what we do
And the free will you have given
We have made a mockery of
This is no way to be living
We're in great need of your love
Hello God, are you out there
Can you hear me
Are you listening anymore
Hi, Jimmy!
Dolly, how you doing?
I'm good! I'm Prancer.
I don't know, in that outfit
you're more like a Vixen.
Aw, thank you, thank you.
Sorry I'm late
I was in a dessert line
and I do love me some funnel cakes.
Oh, I love them too,
I can't resist them.
Dolly and Jimmy?
We're ready. Places, please.
Sound man, hit me!
- Hey, Dolly!
- Hey!
Out of all the reindeer
you know you're the mastermind
Oh, you're the king, Rudolph!
Run, run, Rudolph
Randolph ain't too far behind
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry
Tell him he can take the freeway down
Oh, yeah
Run, run, Rudolph
I reelin' like a merry go round
Said Santa to the boy child
"What have you been longing for?"
Oh, I bet you want something special.
All I want for Christmas is
a rock and roll electric guitar
He wants a big old electric guitar.
Then away went Rudolph
- Whizzing like a shooting star
- I see him as he's goin'.
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him
he can take the freeway down
Run, run, Rudolph
I'm reelin' like a merry go round
Oh, yay
Santa said to the girl child
"What would please you most to get?"
Come on, now.
A little baby doll that can
cry, sleep, drink and wet
Then away went Rudolph
whizzin' like a Saber jet
I see him.
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him
he can take the freeway down
Run, run, Rudolph
I'm reelin' like a merry go round
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Yeah
And cut! That was perfect!
I like that one!
That was fun.
But it's not big enough.
Jasmine.
What happened to
that shy little thing
that was hiding in Kathryn's shadow?
Well
you nailed it when you said I wanted
to stage the Macy's Day Parade.
When I was a kid
I was always staging something
like that in my imagination.
Or the Oscars
or Super Bowl halftime show.
Dreams like that kept me
alive growing up in foster homes.
Bless your heart.
I don't have family.
I spend Christmas watching holiday
romcoms crying into my popcorn.
So to get the opportunity
to stage something like this?
Sam, this is what I have
been dreaming of my whole...
I know what it needs!
Chimney sweeps dancing
with the reindeer, yes!
Okay, props, dancers, on stage, now!
Judy
we've known each other long time,
since grammar school maybe...
- 12 years.
- 15 years ago.
Something like that.
But seriously, I need to ask
your opinion on something.
You're the only person I can
really trust to tell me the truth.
Don't you think that all the scenery,
all the dancers, all the costumes
is just a little bit over the top?
That coming from a girl
with hooves and antlers and
a rhinestone reindeer suit? Really?
But seriously though, I need
a little bit of time by myself.
You see, I need to think because
my head is just really screwed up.
Well, why don't you try
unscrewing your antlers?
Well, that's a good idea,
I wanna get out of all this garb
and my hooves are just killing me.
I bet.
So why don't you
just hurry on out of here
and let me be alone
'cause I need to ponder.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Okay.
Dolly! What you doing, girl?
Billy Ray,
how'd you get on that train?
It's not even running today.
Boy, it must be
some of that mountain magic.
You know, my buddy Willie said you
might be in need of some wise advice.
Well, have you got some for me?
I might.
Really? Well, come sit
down and tell me about it.
'Cause I've been struggling.
What's your problem?
Well, I'm trying to do
this big uplifting Christmas special
here in my hometown
and, you know, I wanted everybody
to be happy like I remembered
I wanted the snow to be falling
but it's not feeling right
and there's no snow.
Dolly, now you of all people
you know you don't need all that
stuff to make it feel like Christmas.
You know, I think you might be right.
Now I don't need Central Park
or snowy weather
And I don't care if it's 98 degrees
Justas long as we can betogether
Anywhere you are is fine by me
Well, now I don't need
to wrap up boxes
Or put lights on a tree
All I want is
you right here beside me
Your love is the only gift I need
Well, I don't need tinsel and lights
Or a tree with a star
All I need, all I need
is to hold you tight
No matter how near or far
We can have Christmas where we are
Christmas where we are
You can have your Tennessee
Christmas
And your evergreens
We can keep this spirit with us
Wherever it may lead
I can be your silent night
And I'll be your Noel
All the joy you bring to my life is
Sweeter than silver bells
Oh I don't need tinsel and lights
Or a tree with a star
All I need, all I need
is to hold you tight
No matter how near or far
It don't matter, baby
No matter how near or far
We can have Christmas where we are
We can have Christmas where we are
Oh Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas, baby
Let's have Christmas where we are
That was good!
Come sit.
Oh, I love singing
with you Billy Ray.
We've been friends
a long time, ain't we?
Yeah.
You know, you've got me thinking
on some things I wanted to remember.
I just wish I had something
to write it down on.
Oh yeah, I just
so happen to have this.
Willie said you carry
your own pencil.
Oh, so Willie told you
about that too, huh?
I know all these years
y'all thought I was chesty.
I'm just packing
a lot of stuff in here.
Boy, you wise guys sure know
how to show up just when I need you.
Who you calling a wise guy?
Judy said you needed some time alone
and I figured I'd find you up here.
You know, Willie taught me
to remember that at Christmas
we'll always be the kids that
we were in Christmases past.
And now, Billy Ray's got me realizing
that it's who you're with
in the present
that really makes it Christmas.
But you still haven't told me,
who you calling a wise guy?
Well, I'm calling you a wise guy,
Steve, you are so wise.
I mean, that's why
I count on you for everything.
Good lord, how'd you get so big?
Same way you got so small.
- God's doings.
- God's doings?
I'd have been as tall as you if I
hadn't got so bunched up at the top.
Now, you know, I wish it would snow.
Oh Steve, you don't really need snow
to make it a Christmas full of magic
it's all about who you're with.
Man, what was that?
Miley? Is that you?
Are you okay?
Yeah, I just dodged
some falling scenery
- but I'm okay.
- Well golly
- Merry Christmas, Aunt Dolly.
- You look beautiful.
Merry Christmas.
I'm still in my robe,
you're all dressed up.
You look fabulous.
Oh well, thank you.
I'm sorry I'm running late,
Aunt Dolly.
Well, I know where you were.
How many roller coasters
have you ridden today?
All of them,
some of them two or three times.
Are you a speed freak
or an adrenaline junkie?
I'm all of it.
Now let's get back to work
so I can get on the Wild Eagle.
Well, we'll get you back to work
and on the Wild Eagle
but I just wanted to take a minute
to say something to you
and I mean this
from the bottom of my heart.
I'm really proud of you,
I've always been proud of you
and I'm proud to be
your fairy godmother
and you know one thing that touches
me most of all is when you had me
on the Hannah Montana show
back years ago?
You really helped my career,
you introduced me
to a whole new set of fans!
Young ones!
Course, they're not all
as young as they used to be now.
Well, you wrote the handbook
on how to stay young.
Well, I've got the doctor bills
to prove that.
And when the time comes,
you're giving me all the numbers.
Oh, I'm saving them for ya.
I bet it looks like
the yellow pages by now.
Oh, ain't you funny.
Alright everyone, on their marks.
Okay, smiley Miley, are you ready?
I'm ready, Aunt Dolly.
Here we go.
Christmas is a time for caring
being at your best
Christmas is a time for sharing
knowing you've been blessed
Christmas is a time for
giving love is made of this
That's what Christmas is
Christmas is a joyful time
if you're the lucky ones
Some are blessed with gifts
and trinkets, others have none
Some have feasts upon the table,
others having crumbs
There are the haves and the have nots
and you could be either one
It's all about kindness,
love, and compassion
Better to give than receive
That is a true fact
for those who don't know that
Well, they are the poorest indeed
And I hope you remember
Every December
That bright shining light from above
The promise from God's lips,
the greatest of all gifts
Wrapped up in his wondrous love
So rejoice in his glory,
the great Christmas story
And to all that
you're sharing it with
You go tell it with passion
and love everlasting
'Cause that's what Christmas is
It's a time for caring
being at your best
Christmas is a time for sharing
knowing you've been blessed
Christmas is a time for
giving love is made of this
That's what Christmas is
That's what Christmas is
You had to have the last word,
didn't you?
I'm cold in here.
- Are you cold?
- Yeah.
I think they're afraid
they're gonna melt the fake snow.
Oh great, thank you.
That was good, good!
But it needs more.
No, I thought it was great
like it was, pure and simple.
- I love it.
- We like it.
And I love funnel cake.
You're not gonna finish that, right?
I got it. So, I know what it needs.
More carolers and...
- and when the music swells,
- No, it was great.
- They make the tree dance.
- Jasmine
no, we don't have time for that.
No more carolers, no dancing trees.
I can stage it in 10 minutes.
No flaming popcorn balls, nothing.
I just need
more lights maybe, more...
I don't think you're listening to me,
there's no money.
What if we get
the little elf to just run
across the stage at the same time?
We're at the point
where less is more.
No, no! It's Dolly and it's Miley.
- And it's a big moment!
- Can't hear you adding things
when we can't add anything.
Zach Williams
don't tell me you're another one
of those wise mountain men
that I'm gonna see today.
I don't know how wise I am
but I do know
a wiser man than both of us
and he's telling me
you could use a friend.
Well, you see, I wanted my special
to be fun and full of joy
you know, like
those great mountain Christmases
of a long time ago.
And I know
everybody's trying to do their best
to try to make it right.
But it's just kinda like a balloon
you know, that just keeps
getting puffed up
bigger and bigger and bigger
and you know what happens then.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Well
that's why I pray
every day for guidance.
Well, I definitely know a thing
or two about needing guidance.
Well, I think we all need
some guidance.
Every time I try to make it on my own
Every time I try to stand
and start to fall
And all those lonely roads
that I have traveled on
There was Jesus
When the life I built
came crashing to the ground
When the friends I had
were nowhere to be found
I couldn't see it then
but I can see it now
Well, there was Jesus
In the waiting, in the searching
in the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried
in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it
or couldn't see it
There was Jesus
For this man who needs
amazing kind of grace
The forgiveness
at a price I couldn't pay
I'm not perfect
so I thank God every day
Well, there was Jesus
There was Jesus
In the waiting, in the searching
in the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried
in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
Where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it
or couldn't see it
There was Jesus on the mountain
In the valleys, there was Jesus
In the shadows of the alleys
there was Jesus
In the fire and the flood
There was Jesus
Always is and always was
No, I never walk alone
- Never walk alone
- You are always there
In the waiting, and the searching
in the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried
in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
Where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it
or couldn't see it
There was Jesus
There was Jesus
There was Jesus
So I'm thinking you're thinking
you might wanna write
some of this down.
Well, is there anything
you wise men don't know?
You know, I thought
this show was the right thing to do
and I felt like I would know
what was right and what was wrong.
But I guess I haven't
been paying attention
that's not unusual for me.
My husband always said,
"You're not hard of hearing
you're just hard of listening."
Well, it's like I've always said
I've always been just
a little too good to be real bad
and a little too bad to be real good.
But that is gonna change, right now.
- This'll be fun.
- I know
- I'm glad they all got in okay.
- Yeah.
You know you're an honorary member
of this family
I really think you should
join in on the song with us.
No, I may have the honor,
but I sure didn't get the voice.
Oh, but we love you anyway.
Thanks, Rachel and Cassie,
y'all look so pretty.
Don't they fix up good?
Jasmine, I only have enough time
to rehearse this once.
Okay, ladies.
Clock's ticking, so if everybody
could please just be perfect.
Oh, okay we can try that.
We can try.
Well, I cannot believe
of all the singing sisters I have
I could only muster up
the two of you.
Muster up? You say that
like we're the worst of the lot.
Yeah, what are we? Chopped possum?
Chopped possum,
that's a good 'un, Cassie.
I didn't mean that, I just meant that
trying to get
a bunch of women together
is like trying to herd
a bunch of ground squirrels
so at least let's say hi to 'em.
Hi, everybody! Merry Christmas!
And hope for snow!
You know, I think I love snow so much
because I was born
in a big old snow storm.
Daddy had to ride down,
bring up Dr. Thomas to deliver you.
We paid for you
with a sack of cornmeal.
Yeah, I know and I have been raking
in the dough ever since.
How many times have we heard that?
Remember when you wanted to be a star
and you promised to do our chores
for a week or whatever
- if we'd do background singing?
- Yeah.
And you had the big idea
for us to sing in pig Latin?
I remember
working you to death on that.
Let's see
if we can still remember it.
I bet we can, let's see.
Oh eshay asway eyemay
estbay endfray eshay
Asway eyemay estbay endfray
She's the friendliest enemy
I believe ever did see
And she'd better
get my baby off her mind
Offay erhay indmay
She's the friendliest enemy
I believe ever did see
Better watch your friends
or they will steal you blind
Ealstay ouyay indblay
Eshay asway eyemay
estbay endfray eshay asway eyemay
Estbay endfray eshay asway eyemay
Estbay endfray eshay asway eyemay
Estbay endfray
That was fun!
Oh, we might've been
a little nicer to you
had we known
you were gonna grow up to be
- Dolly Parton.
- Dolly Parton.
Oh, ain't you something.
Well, I hope
what we did to you back then
didn't hurt your feelings too much.
Well, I think some people
deserve to suffer a little.
Now ain't you a funny rascal.
Hey, why don't we bring out
some more of our family
and have them sing something
with us that's not in pig Latin
- what do you say?
- I think it'd be great.
Okay, this is all about family.
We know all about that, don't we?
When it's family
You forgive them
for they know not what they do
When it's family
You accept them
'cause you have no choice but to
When it's family
They're a mirror of
the worst and best in you
And they always put you to the test
Never clean up all the mess
You just pray for God to do the rest
When it's family
Some are preachers, some are gay,
some are addicts, drunks, and strays
But not a one is turned away
When it's family
Some are lucky, others ain't
Some are fighters, others faint
Some are sinners, some are saints
And it's all family
When it's family
You trust them
and your heart's an open door
When it's family
You tolerate
what you'd kill others for
When it's family
You love and hate and take
then give some more
Somehow you just defy the mistakes
and try to find a better way
To solve the problems
day to day in the family
You take the trouble as it comes
Love them more than anyone
Good or bad or indifferent
It's still family
You choose your lovers,
you pick your friends
But not the family that you're in
They'll be with you 'til the end
Family
When it's family
When it's family
Let me be all that I should be
to the family
That's me, about 3 or 4 years old
out standing in my field.
Get it? Outstanding in my field?
And I'd like to think I still am.
You know when I was little,
I used to stand on the porch
put a tobacco stick down
in one of the cracks
and I'd put a tin can on top
and just sing my little heart out
to the chickens and the kids
and I was thinking that I was singing
to the whole wide world out there.
You know, I've learned
that what happened yesterday
affects what happens today
and what happens today
affects what happens tomorrow.
Whether that's 24 hours
or 10 years away.
Now that's what any wise man
or any wise woman would tell you.
Yesterday this little girl had hope
and today this little girl
still has hope
and at Christmas every kid has hope.
That's magic in the mountains
or any place else.
We can't ever
let ourselves lose that.
Now I know what I have to do.
Thank you everyone,
we are at half hour.
Let's reset for the opening number.
Dolly Rebecca,
I can sense a mischievous mind.
Well, I promise you
the only thing on my mind
is that now that it's showtime
I just wanna spread
a little mountain magic.
Well, that looks good, Cheryl Curl,
thank you, thank you, Fancy.
I guess I'm as good as I'm gonna get.
Okay, thanks. See you at showtime!
Dolly, I've never seen you look
more beautiful or so at peace.
Well, thank you for the compliment
and I am at peace.
Well, then that puts me
at peace, too.
15 minutes to showtime, 15 minutes.
- That's 15.
- That's what I heard.
Well, I need to spend
a few of those 15 minutes
getting my thoughts together
if that's alright.
Okay, alright
just holler at me when you're ready
to shimmy into this outfit.
Okay, I'll holler.
- Okay.
- Oh! Wait
you need to take this
to the band leader.
No, no.
Don't ask me no questions,
take that to the band leader, okay?
Okay.
Surprise!
Well, Susan! I didn't know
you were coming.
Let me just say I needed a little
dose of vitamin D. D for Dolly.
So I commandeered the corporate jet
and here I am.
- Good, I'm glad you're here.
- Hey
Susan! Wow, what a surprise.
You look terrific!
Well, you know what? It's Dollywood
the minute I walked
through those gates
all my burdens just disappeared.
Wait 'til you see what
Dolly's gonna do for the rest of us.
That is my Christmas wish,
I hope I get a big gift from you!
Oh, you're gonna.
Oh, good luck, Dolly and thank you.
Well, thank you and I just want you
to know I really appreciate you.
Oh, I appreciate you!
We both do.
I appreciate you, Sam,
but Dolly, I really appreciate you.
- We'll let you get ready.
- Yeah, I need to.
Okay, see you in a bit.
Sam?
You seem a little tense,
what's going on?
Nothing, it's good.
Yeah smooth, smooth
as a Dollywood milkshake.
Well, speaking of,
have you tried a funnel cake?
I mean it is a revelation.
To be honest with you, I don't
really know if it's good for you.
I guess they must cook it
with a funnel.
Oh, I was so sure it would snow.
- Dolly Rebecca?
- Sam!
How's my beautiful girl?
Oh, I'm excited, I'm getting ready to
wish the whole world Merry Christmas.
Ain't you glad I ain't wearing
that big old hoop skirt?
Oh yeah, why not?
Oh, I just got tired
of hooting and hollering about it
that was fun though, wasn't it?
So great, God bless you.
Oh, you too, Sam.
- Break a leg.
- Thank you.
Hey, hey you.
Come here. Yeah, you.
What's your name?
Woody, Ms. Dolly. Ms. Dolly Parton.
Well, Woody, I want you
to take this and I want you...
Okay?
Just trust me.
- Okay.
- Go.
Sorry!
'Scuse me!
- Hey! Woody!
- Sorry!
- Sorry, Mr. Haskell, sir.
- It's okay
just watch where you're going
next time.
- Sorry.
- Bless.
Okay, places. On your marks, please.
Jasmine?
Look, whatever happens tonight,
I just want you to know
I spoke with my wife
and Mary and I would be thrilled
to have you join us
for Christmas this year.
Even after I exploded your budget and
cost you all those meal penalties?
You've done an amazing job.
You should be really proud.
Which is all the more reason I can't
let you spend another Christmas
crying in your popcorn.
So come stay with us.
We got a family full of kids,
and you're great with kids.
I am?
You're good with kids.
Sam.
This may be the kindest thing
anyone's ever done for me.
I'd be happy to come.
But I'm still mad about
those dancing trees.
Who's that guy and what's he doing?
Live in 15 seconds.
Okay, we're live in 15 seconds.
Please welcome Grammy and Emmy
award winning superstar
Dolly Parton!
You know, I can't come
to these mountains
without thinking of mom and daddy.
I can't sing a song or do a show
without thinking of mom and daddy.
You know the bible says
honor thy father and thy mother.
Well, I've tried to do that
and I hope they'd be proud of me.
Now I just wish they'd lived long
enough to see all the great things
that have happened to me
through the years.
I thank God, I thank my Uncle Bill
who helped me get started.
And I most of all thank mom and daddy
and I hope that I haven't crammed
God or Jesus down anybody's throat
I hate that when it happened to me
back then, but it 'tis the season.
I guess nobody knows for certain
if there is a heaven.
But if there is,
I just hope to hell I go.
That sounds just like something
my daddy would've said
when I used to say
things like that as a kid.
Old mama would get all over me
and daddy would say, "Oh, Abby Lee,
leave that young'un alone
she's just being funny.
Don't your bible say
a happy heart does good like
medicine or something like that?"
Well, I guess I've just been trying
to make your heart smile.
And I write a lot of inspirational
songs to try and make people think
because I do think we need to believe
in something bigger than ourselves.
Now I believe
the kingdom of heaven is within
and God is good and God is love.
Now who wouldn't
wanna believe in that?
Did anyone know
she rewrote the opening?
Everything'll be fine.
She's working her mountain magic.
When life is good again,
I'll be a better friend
A bigger person
when life is good again
More thoughtful than I've been
I'll be so different then
More in the moment
when life is good again
I'll open up my heart
And let the whole world in
I'll try to make amends
When life is good again
We've been brought to our knees
We've been so ill at ease
There are no guarantees
But you know life goes on
this too shall pass away
Bring new and different days
We need to change our ways
and right our wrongs
Let's open up our hearts
And let the whole world in
Let's try to make amends
When life is good again
I'll open up my doors again
and hear the message in the wind
Repent of all my sins
Hallelujah
When life is good again
I'll try to be someone
on which you can depend
A helping hand to lend
Let's open up our eyes
and see what's going on
If we're to move along
from where we've been
Let's open up our hearts
And let the love shine in
Shine in
We've all got knees to bend
And we'll just pray 'til the end
Ask God's forgiveness when
- Life is good again
- Gigi, it's snowing!
It's snowing?
And it's gonna be good again
It's gonna be, it's gonna be
It's gonna be good again
It'll be alright
It'll be alright
Oh God's the reason for all things
You want rainbows, you get rain
We'll all be forever changed
Forever changed
I'll sail my boat and fly my kite
Walk in the park, go out at night
And hold my loved ones extra tight
When everything is on the mend
I'll eat and drink
with my old friends
Sing and play my mandolin
We'll make it through
this long dark night
Darkness fades when faced with light
Everything's gonna be alright
when life is good again
And it's gonna be good again
I hope life treats you real kind
I hope you have
all you ever dreamed of
Oh I do wish you joy
I wish you lots of happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
Yeah, I will always love you
We love you, Dolly!
Oh, thank you! Thank you!
How about a big hand
for my mighty fine band?
And the mighty fine singers?
Thank you!
You have made this little
Smoky Mountain girl really happy
and I will see you
somewhere else, thank you!
God bless you!
Ooh, Lordy, I'm hot.
Give me a sip of water, Steve.
Okay.
Dry as a bell, hey?
Oh, as long as I have worked
with you that one always gets me.
Oh Judy, don't start crying on me,
you're gonna rust my rhinestones.
Now we gotta get you outta here
before they tear this place apart.
- But first.
- Yeah.
Dolly!
Well, you're not gonna stop, are you?
Well, then I'm not done yet!
Working 9 to 5
what a way to make a living
Barely getting by,
it's all taking and no giving
It's snowing!
Oh my gosh, it's snowing!
I have an idea.
Come on, come on.
Dolly Rebecca.
Hey Sam, where did I wake you up
from this time?
I'm wrapping a movie in Atlanta.
Well, I'm sorry to call you
at this ridiculous hour
but I think I have an idea
for the next TV show
we can produce together.
Yeah? Let's hear it.
Well, you know, I'm always trying to
do fun, uplifting, positive projects?
Yes, I do.
Well, that's why I'm calling.
It is snowing in Tahoe.
Oh, must be beautiful!
And it's making me homesick for
how it snows back home at Christmas!
So magical and peaceful. But Sam
it is only mid October.
And I'm thinking
that is some kind of a sign.
Maybe some of that magic dust
you're always talking about.
Well, honestly I do think
it's more than a coincidence.
I think it's a sign that I should
bring some of that mountain magic
to everybody this Christmas.
Why don't we do
a special from Dollywood?
I think that's a great idea.
So why don't you call
Susan Roberts at NBC
and see if they'd be interested?
Right yeah, yeah, yeah,
we've had good luck there
with the Coat of Many Colors
and the Christmas of Many Colors.
And with you riding a tidal wave
of popularity right now.
Well, I'm gonna start
getting songs together
why don't you start
getting ideas together?
I'm already thinking about who
we can invite to be our guest stars.
Well, now we need to start
with some of my friends
'cause I want the show to reflect
the things that are meaningful to me.
Maybe like sharing
my love of reading with children?
Hey, maybe we'll get kids
to start asking Santa for books
in addition to toys.
Well, if anyone could
pull that off, it's you.
And I want to use
some of our Dollywood family
because we have the best singers,
dancers, and musicians available
and they look good, too.
I'm getting the Christmas spirit
just thinking about it.
Well, great, we'll talk later,
but I gotta get back to the snow!
Oh, I love it, I love it, I love it!
It's snowing, I can't believe it.
Mountain magic
I can feel it all around me
Mountain magic
As pure as mountain snow
Mountain people
Are as sweet as mountain honey
I can feel the mountain magic
in my soul
I love to wake up early
to the sounds and sights of nature
Get up before the sun
to watch it rise
Walk down the lane and marvel
at God's wondrous creations
It's magic
When these mountains come alive
Mountain magic
I can feel it all around me
Mountain magic
as pure as mountain snow
Mountain people are
as sweet as mountain honey
I can feel
the mountain magic in my soul
I love it!
Dolly Parton, Christmas, Dollywood!
I'm starting to cry
just thinking about it, wow.
I can't help it, you know why?
Because this is exactly
what we need right now.
I mean, everyone is so disheartened
and tense and gloomy.
And nobody lifts up an audience
better than Dolly.
Exactly, so let's pull out
all the stops, make it Dolly 2.0!
I want the biggest, splashiest,
most Christmasy show ever!
I mean dancers,
guest stars, Santa Claus
kids, get a whole bunch of kids,
people love kids.
I mean give me all that,
and then give me some more.
Y'know who we should get to stage it
and Dolly loves her, Kathryn Burns.
Yes! Oh, that would be perfect.
Oh! But wait
Let's make it an event.
We'll do a live show.
Whoa, a live special?
No, a live holiday event.
I mean, wouldn't that be fantastic?
Yes, but you know
it takes like six months or more
to pull off a live event.
We only have ten weeks.
You and Dolly can do anything.
Just use some of that mountain magic.
But make it big!
I love Christmas!
Kathryn, welcome to Dollywood!
- Sam! Hi!
- Hey.
Here's my assistant choreographer,
Jasmine.
Come on. Say hello to Sam Haskell.
- Hi. Hi.
- Hi.
Oh, wow.
I feel like I'm Alice in Wonderland.
Oh, here's writer producer
David Rambo.
- Hi.
- I'm a big fan.
- Oh my gosh, thank you.
- And producers
Hudson Hickman and Billy Levin.
Hello, hello!
Jasmine, picture it.
Dozens of dancers
Dolly leading us through the park,
arms wide open
we crane up, and it's Merry Christmas
with a mountain on top.
Yes!
Budget's kinda tight
so maybe not too big.
Big is what you hired me for.
Hey, you're just in time!
We're decorating the park
for Christmas!
Go tell it!
Tell it! Tell it!
Go tell it!
Tell it! Tell it!
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
Jesus Christ is born!
Hallelujah! He is born!
Go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born
Oh, go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it, tell it,
Jesus Christ is born
Away in a manger
No crib for his bed
The little lord Jesus
lay down his sweet head
The stars in the sky
Look down where he lay
The little lord Jesus
Asleep in the hay
Go tell it, tell it
Go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born
He's alive
- He's alive
- Go tell it, tell it, he's alive
He's alive
- He's alive
- He's alive, go tell it, tell it
He's alive
Oh, he's alive
He's alive
And I'm forgiven
heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive
Oh, he's alive
He's alive
And I'm forgiven
heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive
He's alive
How's my girl today?
Oh, well, I'm fine and dandy.
Why wouldn't I be
with you and Kathryn in charge?
And I'm glad to see you didn't
forget your right arm, morning Judy.
Morning. Oh, don't worry,
she never forgets me.
Sam, you remember
my little grand nephew, Liam.
- Hi, Liam.
- Yeah, his mom and daddy
are busy today so I'm putting him
to work on the show.
Wouldn't he make
the perfect little elf for our show?
He sure would.
- They're gonna get you in a costume.
- Perfect.
How are we doing getting your sisters
and family here for their big number?
Everything...
Okay, production meeting, right now.
Can we get the set deck out here?
Wanna talk through
some logistics that are hap...
Good morning, everybody!
Good morning!
- How's it going?
- Good
I was just reminding everyone
that the clock's ticking down
for our live broadcast tonight
so today is all about
our final dress rehearsal
of each of the numbers, costumes,
cameras, full out energy, okay?
And we'll also be going out
into Dollywood
to do some pretapes
of some of the numbers
so we can swap them
into the live show.
Like Dolly's duet with Jimmy Fallon
- and then we also...
- Look out!
Again?
I mean when something happens once
I'd say that's an accident
but twice?
I think that's a sign
I need to be doing something.
Then on page 37
where Dolly's supposed to say...
Isn't it a little late
for dialogue changes?
Absolutely. We are now officially
a half hour behind schedule.
Hello, Dolly!
What can we do for you?
Well, you could start by wiping
those fake smiles off your faces
I know what's going on.
We're supposed to be doing a
dress rehearsal and we're not ready.
Of all the luck.
What's the matter?
Oh, it's nothing.
Oh, I think it's more
than nothing, what is it?
Well, wouldn't you know it just when
I have my dream job working with you
my other lifelong dream
just came calling
to choreograph
the Radio City Rockettes.
But I'd have to be on a plane
like right away
so it's okay, I'm turning it down.
No! You can't do that.
That's a puff of magic dust,
you have to take it!
That's your dream coming true.
No... no, she can't leave, no
no, we're in the middle
of dress rehearsal, yeah
we go live tonight.
Oh, Jasmine can handle it
from here, right Jasmine?
Sure.
Thank you.
You gotta live your dream.
Oh, really? You mean it?
I mean it. Scat, Kat.
Thank you, thank you so much, Dolly.
Jasmine, if you need anything at all
remember I'm just
a phone call away, okay?
Have a good show, y'all.
Merry Christmas!
Magic dust my butt.
Well, okay then.
Let's go, people!
Over to
the Jimmy Fallon pretape, now!
Okay, yeah, no, the network loves
how we're doing this number, so.
Cool.
Good thing the park's closed today
or she'd be mobbed.
She's the pied piper,
she knows how to draw a crowd.
Oh no.
- Hello, Susan.
- Please tell me
your choreographer didn't leave
the day of your live broadcast.
Well, yes, but don't worry
her assistant's got everything
running like clockwork.
People, we are hours behind schedule.
Get your butts in gear!
I heard that. Sam
the show tonight
has to be perfect, okay?
The world needs it, I need it.
Sam, you have no idea how much
pressure I am under right now, okay?
I really, I need a break.
I need like
a therapeutic escape somewhere.
I'm counting on you.
Merry Christmas.
Merry...
Well, how is
my favorite New York city bad boy?
How's my favorite smoky mountain
greasy chick right?
We're dressed the part, how do you
like the jacket I designed for you?
It's subtle, it's subtle.
What are we gonna get to eat?
- Milkshake.
- Milkshake. Jinx.
Alright, we'll start with that...
So, Jimmy, hi.
This is the number that
I taught you up in New York.
- Yeah.
- But since you and Dolly have not
had a chance to run it together,
I say let's rehearse one.
Well, we're running
so late already, Jasmine
why don't we just go for one,
let's do a take.
- We know what we're doing.
- Sure.
Alright, then. Marks! Let's roll!
Oh, the mouse has learned to roar.
I don't care
if she roars, clucks, or cackles
as long as she keeps us
from getting any further behind.
Okay, Almost Too Early
for Christmas pretape.
Take one, action!
It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Why don't we see how it goes?
So jingle bells and deck the halls
I'm coming home
I miss you all
I'm giving thanks for Santa's sleigh
So grab a deer and make it rain
Even in the autumn weather
We'll be wearing ugly sweaters
So string up the lights
This silent night
We're having the time of our lives
It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Window displays are full of snow
Candy cane clouds are come and go
Put on your sugar coat
It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Even in the autumn weather
We'll be wearing ugly sweaters
Can't stop us now
It's all around
'Cause never too early for Christmas
And you thought we couldn't dance.
Got it in one take!
That should put us back on schedule.
No.
Dolly, that was amazing!
I always have a good time
with you, Jimmy.
Why do you look troubled
as a tap dancer with
a piece of corn in her shoe?
Sorry, these mountains bring out
the folksy similes in me.
Well, maybe it's just
that Smoky Mountain magic.
Now you got me blushing like a...
like a dry paintbrush
full of barn paint.
You got me red like
a bubbling fruit pie in the oven.
I'm like a wet cow who's...
Hey Jimmy, I get the idea.
Okay, sorry.
But I got you to smile, right?
You always make me smile
but you know what?
I admit you caught me thinking.
See, I been thinking
about those wonderful magical
Smoky Mountain Christmases
that I had as a child
and I'm not sure
our show is gonna have that.
Sounds like you're hankering
to connect with your past.
You know, I admit
you might have a point there.
Everything on this park
is about my life
I mean we even got
the old cabin I grew up in
we got the church I went to
there's even that old gristmill
we used to play in.
Willie?
This must be some sort of magic dust.
Willie? What's...
what's going on here?
Just think of me
as a wise old mountain man.
I'm full of wisdom.
Well, I know you're full of it.
But how wise are you, Willie?
Wise enough to know
that you're troubled
my intuition told me that.
And I've known you a long time, Doll.
Intuition, huh?
Yeah, come here and sit with me,
we've got some talking to do.
We do?
How in the world
did you find our old family album?
Mountain magic.
You know, we were really poor
when we were growing up
and we didn't have all that
pretty paper to wrap our gifts in
so we used newspapers.
But come Christmas morning
we thought they were the prettiest
things in the whole world.
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Wrap your presents
To your darling from you
Pretty pencils
To write I love you
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Crowded streets
Busy feet hustle by him
Downtown shoppers
Christmas is nigh
And there he sits
All alone on the sidewalk
Hoping that you won't pass him by
Should you stop
Better not much too busy
You're in a hurry
My how time flies
And in the distance
The ringing of laughter
And in the midst of
the laughter he cries
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Wrap your presents
To your darling from you
Pretty pencils to write I love you
Oh pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty ribbons of blue
Willie, you've got me remembering
things that I forgot that I forgot.
Well, that was the idea.
You're probably wanting something
to write it all down in, right?
My old diary! Oh, look it there.
I mean, everything is in there,
all my childhood memories
boys I had crushes on, dreams, plans.
And songs I wrote
when I was a little girl.
Don't you wanna write down
what you're thinking about?
You know that, too?
Boy, you are
a wise old owl, ain't you?
Oh, yeah.
Pretty pencils to write,
"I love you".
Hi, Gigi.
Liam? What are you doing here?
Willie I'm sorry,
I'm gonna have to go.
Who you talking to?
You don't see anybody?
I am so glad
that Willie helped me remember
those wonderful Christmases we had.
Now none of us ever expected
to get much and we didn't
yet somehow everybody
got a little something.
And we were thrilled to have it.
Course, mom and daddy were
as happy as us kids to get a present.
I think that might be
what Willie wanted me to remember
everybody is a kid at Christmas,
it's just part of the magic.
Come on, you little elf
we gotta get out of here
before somebody realizes we're gone.
Places, please for
the opening number.
Please welcome Grammy
and Emmy award winning superstar
Dolly Parton.
Christmas here
in the great Smokey Mountains
is so special and uplifting.
In fact, you might say
we've got mountain magic.
And we're gonna share a whole heapin'
helping of that with you tonight.
Oh, come on.
Mountain magic
I can feel it all around me
Mountain magic
Pure as mountain snow
Mountain people
- Go wider.
- No, no, no. Stay tight on Dolly.
No, take the wide shot.
It's the opening number,
we need to see the dancers.
No... no, that's not
what we talked about. Tight on Dolly.
Are you people serious?
This ain't country.
I'm the damn choreographer now
and I say go wide.
Well, I'm the damn producer
and I say stay on Dolly.
Who's big idea was
this big ass hoop skirt?
I mean, I feel like
one of those dolls
that fits over
a roll of toilet paper.
It's not only over the top,
it's dangerous in here!
Oh, good lord.
Well, I know you worked hard
but I ain't doing it.
But Ms. Parton...
Oh don't "But Ms. Parton" me.
I said I ain't doing it.
And I ain't.
I don't like it, I ain't doing it.
Now I know how Elvis felt trying
to do those Hollywood TV specials.
We're having a big show
but we can't see the star.
It doesn't matter if we're not
having an opening number!
Oh, none of this feels right to me.
- Come on!
- Oh, come on, yourself.
Dang it!
First we gotta fix this!
Y'all know
what's going on here, don't you?
Hey, Dolly.
All that anger, cussing?
That ain't nothing
but the devil's doings.
We're trying to lift people up
and Satan is trying to tear us down!
Well, Satan, you old ugly devil
we are going to send you
straight back to hell!
Go to hell, go to hell,
go back where you belong
Get thee behind me,
Satan, just leave me alone
You're a cheat, you're a liar,
you're a scoundrel and a thief
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Oh, I tried hard to conquer
my fears and my doubts
Everywhere I turn I see
your evil doings all about
I have suffered your sorrow,
your heartache and grief
You keep dealing me a bad hand
with a trick card up your sleeve
Go to hell, go to hell,
go back where you belong
Get thee behind me,
Satan, just leave me alone
Take all of your bad guys,
your demons and flee
Go to hell in a handbasket,
heaven's calling me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
My brothers and my sisters!
I am here to tell you
that Satan is real!
He is real
and walking around amongst us
trying to destroy everything
that's good and beautiful!
He wants to break
our hearts and minds!
Destroy our dreams and plans!
He wants to tear us up
into little pieces
break us down
and send us straight to hell!
Oh, my God.
You've said a mouthful, brother.
Oh my God, oh my God
can do anything!
Hallelujah!
My god can heal the sick!
Mend broken hearts
and take our souls to heaven!
So Satan, listen up!
In God's name I rebuke you!
I stand up in his name, look you in
the eye, and laugh in your ugly face!
Go to hell, go to hell,
go back where you belong
Get thee behind me,
Satan, just leave me alone
Take your drugs and your alcohol,
your lust and your greed
Go to hell with your corruption,
just get away from me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Go to hell, go to hell,
go to hell, go to hell
Go to hell in a handbasket
'cause heaven waits for me
Go to hell in a handbasket
Heaven's calling me
Heaven's calling me
Heaven, heaven waits for me
So go to hell
Well, we kicked Satan's butt
straight back to hell.
Now let's get this show started!
Y'all pray for me.
Alright, kids, kids,
I'm gonna need for you to sit down
like how we practiced.
Moms, I need you in the back,
you're not in the shot.
Kids, please sit down.
When I was coming in here,
I saw a whole bunch of kids out there
- did you see some of them out there?
- Hey, Dolly.
Hey, Mary Lane, I'm so glad
you're doing the show with us.
You're my good luck charm.
Who's your little elf?
Well, this is Liam.
This is my little grand nephew
and this is Mary Lane
she played Ms. Moody the teacher
in the Coat of Many Colors movie,
the story about me as a little girl.
- And Christmas of Many Colors.
- That's true
we've both seen them
lots of times, ain't we, Liam?
And she's gonna play Ms. Moody again
as a teacher in our show.
Can everyone... Alright,
I need you up out of the seats.
Sit down, can you... Alright, well...
We're already
in our second crew lunch penalty
I don't have a budget for a third.
Alright, listen up, kids.
This is... this is Santa Claus
talking now and anyone
who doesn't settle down
and do what Ms. Jasmine says
right now
is gonna get nothing but...
oatmeal in their stocking
for Christmas.
(Oatmeal?)
Good morning, class.
Good morning, Ms. Moody.
Now children, we have
a very special guest with us today.
She's known as the book lady.
Hello, book lady.
Well, hello, class,
I'm glad to be with you today.
How'd you get that name?
Well, I started a program
called the Imagination Library.
Does anybody know what that is?
Free books for kids!
You're absolutely right.
You see, I started this program
in honor of my daddy
who believed that all children
should have a great education
and we started it
right here in my hometown
and then it just grew
and grew and grew
and now it's just all over the place.
So far, Dolly's Imagination Library
has given away
almost 200 million books.
To children just like you
all around the world.
That's a lot of books.
Who loves books?
- Me.
- I do.
Yeah, so do I.
I even wrote a song about books.
Would you like to hear it?
- Yeah.
- Would you like
to sing along with me on it?
Okay, well I got my banjo,
let's do it, here we go.
Books, books, I love books
The way they feel and smell and look
From my first look I was hooked
on books, books, books
Sing! Books, books, I love books
The way they feel and smell and look
From my first look I've been
hooked on books, books, books
Books, books, books
I love books
Sweet
but is it big enough?
It's big enough
considering we go live in...
It's big enough.
"Twas the night
before Christmas
and all through the house
not a creature was stirring
not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care
in hopes that St. Nicholas
would soon be there.
What's that?
What's that noise?
Santa!
Hand me
that pretty little guitar over there.
How special is that?
I believe in Santa Claus, do you?
Yeah!
Well, I even wrote a song about that
here we go!
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope
when all seems lost
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus,
I'll tell you why I do
'Cause I believe that dreams
and plans and wishes can come true
I believe in miracles,
I believe in magic too
I believe in Santa Claus
and I believe in you
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope
when all seems lost
Yes, I believe in Santa Claus
Yes, I believe in Santa Claus
Excuse me, excuse me. Cut, cut!
Great job, kids. Thank you, Dolly.
Well, you're welcome.
Couldn't Clyde do more with Dolly?
They have such great chemistry.
My Angela really needs a line.
- Okay no, no...
- Oh, I'm telling you...
The camera loves her!
Liam.
You get up here.
What are you doing under there,
you little rascal?
Nothing.
Well, I don't want
to catch you doing nothing again
don't you know
girls get dressed in here?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
I want you to go out in the hall
and wait for me
and I don't want you to get
into any more trouble, okay?
- Okay.
- I gotta get changed!
- Will you take this? Alright?
- Okay, Gigi.
Now how did he get back here
before I did?
Just another puff
of magic dust, I guess.
Ain't he the cutest thing
you ever seen?
You know, I know
he's a special little boy
and I don't know
what he's gonna grow up to be
but it will be something special.
And whatever it is,
I'm gonna always be proud of him
and I'm gonna accept and love him
no matter what or who he is
because I believe that
whoever you are, be that.
Whoever you are, be that
Whatever you do, do that
- Anything else is just an act
- Come on.
Whoever you are, be that
Some may leave you little choice
Don't be afraid to find your voice
Speak your mind and make some noise
- Looking great.
- They call that being free
And stand up
- For who and what you are
- Let's go!
God knows the intent of your heart
He doesn't want us in the dark
He's there, he wants to help
So whoever you are, be that
Whatever you do, do that
'Cause it's your right
and that's a fact
Whoever you are, be that
No one has a right to say
You should be this or that way
And be that as it may I say
To thine own self be true
God made us all so many ways
And he forgives us when we pray
And he's gonna love us either way
He wants you to be you
Whoever you are, be that
Whatever you do, do that
'Cause anything else is just an act
Whatever you are, be that
Whatever you are
Whatever you do
Whoever you are, what you do
Whatever you are, be that
Misfits, outcasts, rebels, strays
Whatever you are, you're okay
Yeah, great.
Hey, you know what I wanna be?
Back on schedule.
Well, whatever you do, do that.
Where's Jimmy Allen?
He's supposed to be doing
his duet with Dolly right now.
I just saw him at catering.
Might be a minute. There's a line.
Can I please give
these dialogue tweaks
before they run out of hush puppies?
Nobody's going for hush puppies
or anything else.
We're in trouble here.
We're two hours behind
and we have half the show left
to produce, the set's falling apart
and we lost our choreographer,
and her replacement thinks
that we're staging
the... the Macy's Parade.
Sam.
You know I love you,
I will always love you
but how am I supposed to lift
people up if you're melting down?
I'm gonna go in my dressing room
'til you simmer down.
Just cool it.
I think Sam finally broke.
He's talking to himself.
Oh no, he's praying.
He does that when
things go from bad to really bad.
Being in show business
is like being a doctor.
You gotta have a lot of patience.
And everybody thinks
I got a lot of patience
but I really don't, it's hard.
Everybody puts me
on some sort of a pedestal
I don't belong there.
I'm no angel,
I just play one on TV.
And I'm no saint.
But I love that old saying
that every saint has a past
and every sinner has a future
and I'm pretty sure
I'm just like most of you out there.
I'm just here trying
to do the best I can.
Trying to make a difference if I can.
I wrote this song
and I think it's gonna fit
a lot of you just like it does me.
I am a seeker,
a poor, sinful creature
There is no weaker than I am
I am a seeker and you are a teacher
And you are the leader so reach down
Would you reach out and lead me?
Guide me, keep me
in the shelter of your care
Each day
'Cause I am a seeker
And you are a teacher
And you are the leader
won't you show me the way
Lord won't you show me,
show me the way
You know, I think I heard
what Willie was trying to say to me.
Am I really doing
what I'm supposed to be doing?
Am I doing God's will,
my will, or theirs?
Hello God, are you out there
Can you hear me
Are you listening anymore
Hello God,
if we're still on speaking terms
Can you help me like before
I have questioned your existence,
my resistance
Leaves me cold
Can you help me go the distance
Hello God, hello, hello
This whole world has gone to pieces
Can we fix it
Is there time
Hate and violence just increases
We're so selfish, cruel, and blind
We fight and kill each other
In your name defending you
As if you love some more than others
Well, I can't believe that's true
Hello God, we really need you
We can't make it without you
Hello God, please forgive us
For we know not what we do
And the free will you have given
We have made a mockery of
This is no way to be living
We're in great need of your love
Hello God, are you out there
Can you hear me
Are you listening anymore
Hi, Jimmy!
Dolly, how you doing?
I'm good! I'm Prancer.
I don't know, in that outfit
you're more like a Vixen.
Aw, thank you, thank you.
Sorry I'm late
I was in a dessert line
and I do love me some funnel cakes.
Oh, I love them too,
I can't resist them.
Dolly and Jimmy?
We're ready. Places, please.
Sound man, hit me!
- Hey, Dolly!
- Hey!
Out of all the reindeer
you know you're the mastermind
Oh, you're the king, Rudolph!
Run, run, Rudolph
Randolph ain't too far behind
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry
Tell him he can take the freeway down
Oh, yeah
Run, run, Rudolph
I reelin' like a merry go round
Said Santa to the boy child
"What have you been longing for?"
Oh, I bet you want something special.
All I want for Christmas is
a rock and roll electric guitar
He wants a big old electric guitar.
Then away went Rudolph
- Whizzing like a shooting star
- I see him as he's goin'.
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him
he can take the freeway down
Run, run, Rudolph
I'm reelin' like a merry go round
Oh, yay
Santa said to the girl child
"What would please you most to get?"
Come on, now.
A little baby doll that can
cry, sleep, drink and wet
Then away went Rudolph
whizzin' like a Saber jet
I see him.
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him
he can take the freeway down
Run, run, Rudolph
I'm reelin' like a merry go round
Run, run, Rudolph
Santa's gotta make it to town
Yeah
And cut! That was perfect!
I like that one!
That was fun.
But it's not big enough.
Jasmine.
What happened to
that shy little thing
that was hiding in Kathryn's shadow?
Well
you nailed it when you said I wanted
to stage the Macy's Day Parade.
When I was a kid
I was always staging something
like that in my imagination.
Or the Oscars
or Super Bowl halftime show.
Dreams like that kept me
alive growing up in foster homes.
Bless your heart.
I don't have family.
I spend Christmas watching holiday
romcoms crying into my popcorn.
So to get the opportunity
to stage something like this?
Sam, this is what I have
been dreaming of my whole...
I know what it needs!
Chimney sweeps dancing
with the reindeer, yes!
Okay, props, dancers, on stage, now!
Judy
we've known each other long time,
since grammar school maybe...
- 12 years.
- 15 years ago.
Something like that.
But seriously, I need to ask
your opinion on something.
You're the only person I can
really trust to tell me the truth.
Don't you think that all the scenery,
all the dancers, all the costumes
is just a little bit over the top?
That coming from a girl
with hooves and antlers and
a rhinestone reindeer suit? Really?
But seriously though, I need
a little bit of time by myself.
You see, I need to think because
my head is just really screwed up.
Well, why don't you try
unscrewing your antlers?
Well, that's a good idea,
I wanna get out of all this garb
and my hooves are just killing me.
I bet.
So why don't you
just hurry on out of here
and let me be alone
'cause I need to ponder.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Okay.
Dolly! What you doing, girl?
Billy Ray,
how'd you get on that train?
It's not even running today.
Boy, it must be
some of that mountain magic.
You know, my buddy Willie said you
might be in need of some wise advice.
Well, have you got some for me?
I might.
Really? Well, come sit
down and tell me about it.
'Cause I've been struggling.
What's your problem?
Well, I'm trying to do
this big uplifting Christmas special
here in my hometown
and, you know, I wanted everybody
to be happy like I remembered
I wanted the snow to be falling
but it's not feeling right
and there's no snow.
Dolly, now you of all people
you know you don't need all that
stuff to make it feel like Christmas.
You know, I think you might be right.
Now I don't need Central Park
or snowy weather
And I don't care if it's 98 degrees
Justas long as we can betogether
Anywhere you are is fine by me
Well, now I don't need
to wrap up boxes
Or put lights on a tree
All I want is
you right here beside me
Your love is the only gift I need
Well, I don't need tinsel and lights
Or a tree with a star
All I need, all I need
is to hold you tight
No matter how near or far
We can have Christmas where we are
Christmas where we are
You can have your Tennessee
Christmas
And your evergreens
We can keep this spirit with us
Wherever it may lead
I can be your silent night
And I'll be your Noel
All the joy you bring to my life is
Sweeter than silver bells
Oh I don't need tinsel and lights
Or a tree with a star
All I need, all I need
is to hold you tight
No matter how near or far
It don't matter, baby
No matter how near or far
We can have Christmas where we are
We can have Christmas where we are
Oh Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas, baby
Let's have Christmas where we are
That was good!
Come sit.
Oh, I love singing
with you Billy Ray.
We've been friends
a long time, ain't we?
Yeah.
You know, you've got me thinking
on some things I wanted to remember.
I just wish I had something
to write it down on.
Oh yeah, I just
so happen to have this.
Willie said you carry
your own pencil.
Oh, so Willie told you
about that too, huh?
I know all these years
y'all thought I was chesty.
I'm just packing
a lot of stuff in here.
Boy, you wise guys sure know
how to show up just when I need you.
Who you calling a wise guy?
Judy said you needed some time alone
and I figured I'd find you up here.
You know, Willie taught me
to remember that at Christmas
we'll always be the kids that
we were in Christmases past.
And now, Billy Ray's got me realizing
that it's who you're with
in the present
that really makes it Christmas.
But you still haven't told me,
who you calling a wise guy?
Well, I'm calling you a wise guy,
Steve, you are so wise.
I mean, that's why
I count on you for everything.
Good lord, how'd you get so big?
Same way you got so small.
- God's doings.
- God's doings?
I'd have been as tall as you if I
hadn't got so bunched up at the top.
Now, you know, I wish it would snow.
Oh Steve, you don't really need snow
to make it a Christmas full of magic
it's all about who you're with.
Man, what was that?
Miley? Is that you?
Are you okay?
Yeah, I just dodged
some falling scenery
- but I'm okay.
- Well golly
- Merry Christmas, Aunt Dolly.
- You look beautiful.
Merry Christmas.
I'm still in my robe,
you're all dressed up.
You look fabulous.
Oh well, thank you.
I'm sorry I'm running late,
Aunt Dolly.
Well, I know where you were.
How many roller coasters
have you ridden today?
All of them,
some of them two or three times.
Are you a speed freak
or an adrenaline junkie?
I'm all of it.
Now let's get back to work
so I can get on the Wild Eagle.
Well, we'll get you back to work
and on the Wild Eagle
but I just wanted to take a minute
to say something to you
and I mean this
from the bottom of my heart.
I'm really proud of you,
I've always been proud of you
and I'm proud to be
your fairy godmother
and you know one thing that touches
me most of all is when you had me
on the Hannah Montana show
back years ago?
You really helped my career,
you introduced me
to a whole new set of fans!
Young ones!
Course, they're not all
as young as they used to be now.
Well, you wrote the handbook
on how to stay young.
Well, I've got the doctor bills
to prove that.
And when the time comes,
you're giving me all the numbers.
Oh, I'm saving them for ya.
I bet it looks like
the yellow pages by now.
Oh, ain't you funny.
Alright everyone, on their marks.
Okay, smiley Miley, are you ready?
I'm ready, Aunt Dolly.
Here we go.
Christmas is a time for caring
being at your best
Christmas is a time for sharing
knowing you've been blessed
Christmas is a time for
giving love is made of this
That's what Christmas is
Christmas is a joyful time
if you're the lucky ones
Some are blessed with gifts
and trinkets, others have none
Some have feasts upon the table,
others having crumbs
There are the haves and the have nots
and you could be either one
It's all about kindness,
love, and compassion
Better to give than receive
That is a true fact
for those who don't know that
Well, they are the poorest indeed
And I hope you remember
Every December
That bright shining light from above
The promise from God's lips,
the greatest of all gifts
Wrapped up in his wondrous love
So rejoice in his glory,
the great Christmas story
And to all that
you're sharing it with
You go tell it with passion
and love everlasting
'Cause that's what Christmas is
It's a time for caring
being at your best
Christmas is a time for sharing
knowing you've been blessed
Christmas is a time for
giving love is made of this
That's what Christmas is
That's what Christmas is
You had to have the last word,
didn't you?
I'm cold in here.
- Are you cold?
- Yeah.
I think they're afraid
they're gonna melt the fake snow.
Oh great, thank you.
That was good, good!
But it needs more.
No, I thought it was great
like it was, pure and simple.
- I love it.
- We like it.
And I love funnel cake.
You're not gonna finish that, right?
I got it. So, I know what it needs.
More carolers and...
- and when the music swells,
- No, it was great.
- They make the tree dance.
- Jasmine
no, we don't have time for that.
No more carolers, no dancing trees.
I can stage it in 10 minutes.
No flaming popcorn balls, nothing.
I just need
more lights maybe, more...
I don't think you're listening to me,
there's no money.
What if we get
the little elf to just run
across the stage at the same time?
We're at the point
where less is more.
No, no! It's Dolly and it's Miley.
- And it's a big moment!
- Can't hear you adding things
when we can't add anything.
Zach Williams
don't tell me you're another one
of those wise mountain men
that I'm gonna see today.
I don't know how wise I am
but I do know
a wiser man than both of us
and he's telling me
you could use a friend.
Well, you see, I wanted my special
to be fun and full of joy
you know, like
those great mountain Christmases
of a long time ago.
And I know
everybody's trying to do their best
to try to make it right.
But it's just kinda like a balloon
you know, that just keeps
getting puffed up
bigger and bigger and bigger
and you know what happens then.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Well
that's why I pray
every day for guidance.
Well, I definitely know a thing
or two about needing guidance.
Well, I think we all need
some guidance.
Every time I try to make it on my own
Every time I try to stand
and start to fall
And all those lonely roads
that I have traveled on
There was Jesus
When the life I built
came crashing to the ground
When the friends I had
were nowhere to be found
I couldn't see it then
but I can see it now
Well, there was Jesus
In the waiting, in the searching
in the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried
in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it
or couldn't see it
There was Jesus
For this man who needs
amazing kind of grace
The forgiveness
at a price I couldn't pay
I'm not perfect
so I thank God every day
Well, there was Jesus
There was Jesus
In the waiting, in the searching
in the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried
in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
Where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it
or couldn't see it
There was Jesus on the mountain
In the valleys, there was Jesus
In the shadows of the alleys
there was Jesus
In the fire and the flood
There was Jesus
Always is and always was
No, I never walk alone
- Never walk alone
- You are always there
In the waiting, and the searching
in the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried
in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
Where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it
or couldn't see it
There was Jesus
There was Jesus
There was Jesus
So I'm thinking you're thinking
you might wanna write
some of this down.
Well, is there anything
you wise men don't know?
You know, I thought
this show was the right thing to do
and I felt like I would know
what was right and what was wrong.
But I guess I haven't
been paying attention
that's not unusual for me.
My husband always said,
"You're not hard of hearing
you're just hard of listening."
Well, it's like I've always said
I've always been just
a little too good to be real bad
and a little too bad to be real good.
But that is gonna change, right now.
- This'll be fun.
- I know
- I'm glad they all got in okay.
- Yeah.
You know you're an honorary member
of this family
I really think you should
join in on the song with us.
No, I may have the honor,
but I sure didn't get the voice.
Oh, but we love you anyway.
Thanks, Rachel and Cassie,
y'all look so pretty.
Don't they fix up good?
Jasmine, I only have enough time
to rehearse this once.
Okay, ladies.
Clock's ticking, so if everybody
could please just be perfect.
Oh, okay we can try that.
We can try.
Well, I cannot believe
of all the singing sisters I have
I could only muster up
the two of you.
Muster up? You say that
like we're the worst of the lot.
Yeah, what are we? Chopped possum?
Chopped possum,
that's a good 'un, Cassie.
I didn't mean that, I just meant that
trying to get
a bunch of women together
is like trying to herd
a bunch of ground squirrels
so at least let's say hi to 'em.
Hi, everybody! Merry Christmas!
And hope for snow!
You know, I think I love snow so much
because I was born
in a big old snow storm.
Daddy had to ride down,
bring up Dr. Thomas to deliver you.
We paid for you
with a sack of cornmeal.
Yeah, I know and I have been raking
in the dough ever since.
How many times have we heard that?
Remember when you wanted to be a star
and you promised to do our chores
for a week or whatever
- if we'd do background singing?
- Yeah.
And you had the big idea
for us to sing in pig Latin?
I remember
working you to death on that.
Let's see
if we can still remember it.
I bet we can, let's see.
Oh eshay asway eyemay
estbay endfray eshay
Asway eyemay estbay endfray
She's the friendliest enemy
I believe ever did see
And she'd better
get my baby off her mind
Offay erhay indmay
She's the friendliest enemy
I believe ever did see
Better watch your friends
or they will steal you blind
Ealstay ouyay indblay
Eshay asway eyemay
estbay endfray eshay asway eyemay
Estbay endfray eshay asway eyemay
Estbay endfray eshay asway eyemay
Estbay endfray
That was fun!
Oh, we might've been
a little nicer to you
had we known
you were gonna grow up to be
- Dolly Parton.
- Dolly Parton.
Oh, ain't you something.
Well, I hope
what we did to you back then
didn't hurt your feelings too much.
Well, I think some people
deserve to suffer a little.
Now ain't you a funny rascal.
Hey, why don't we bring out
some more of our family
and have them sing something
with us that's not in pig Latin
- what do you say?
- I think it'd be great.
Okay, this is all about family.
We know all about that, don't we?
When it's family
You forgive them
for they know not what they do
When it's family
You accept them
'cause you have no choice but to
When it's family
They're a mirror of
the worst and best in you
And they always put you to the test
Never clean up all the mess
You just pray for God to do the rest
When it's family
Some are preachers, some are gay,
some are addicts, drunks, and strays
But not a one is turned away
When it's family
Some are lucky, others ain't
Some are fighters, others faint
Some are sinners, some are saints
And it's all family
When it's family
You trust them
and your heart's an open door
When it's family
You tolerate
what you'd kill others for
When it's family
You love and hate and take
then give some more
Somehow you just defy the mistakes
and try to find a better way
To solve the problems
day to day in the family
You take the trouble as it comes
Love them more than anyone
Good or bad or indifferent
It's still family
You choose your lovers,
you pick your friends
But not the family that you're in
They'll be with you 'til the end
Family
When it's family
When it's family
Let me be all that I should be
to the family
That's me, about 3 or 4 years old
out standing in my field.
Get it? Outstanding in my field?
And I'd like to think I still am.
You know when I was little,
I used to stand on the porch
put a tobacco stick down
in one of the cracks
and I'd put a tin can on top
and just sing my little heart out
to the chickens and the kids
and I was thinking that I was singing
to the whole wide world out there.
You know, I've learned
that what happened yesterday
affects what happens today
and what happens today
affects what happens tomorrow.
Whether that's 24 hours
or 10 years away.
Now that's what any wise man
or any wise woman would tell you.
Yesterday this little girl had hope
and today this little girl
still has hope
and at Christmas every kid has hope.
That's magic in the mountains
or any place else.
We can't ever
let ourselves lose that.
Now I know what I have to do.
Thank you everyone,
we are at half hour.
Let's reset for the opening number.
Dolly Rebecca,
I can sense a mischievous mind.
Well, I promise you
the only thing on my mind
is that now that it's showtime
I just wanna spread
a little mountain magic.
Well, that looks good, Cheryl Curl,
thank you, thank you, Fancy.
I guess I'm as good as I'm gonna get.
Okay, thanks. See you at showtime!
Dolly, I've never seen you look
more beautiful or so at peace.
Well, thank you for the compliment
and I am at peace.
Well, then that puts me
at peace, too.
15 minutes to showtime, 15 minutes.
- That's 15.
- That's what I heard.
Well, I need to spend
a few of those 15 minutes
getting my thoughts together
if that's alright.
Okay, alright
just holler at me when you're ready
to shimmy into this outfit.
Okay, I'll holler.
- Okay.
- Oh! Wait
you need to take this
to the band leader.
No, no.
Don't ask me no questions,
take that to the band leader, okay?
Okay.
Surprise!
Well, Susan! I didn't know
you were coming.
Let me just say I needed a little
dose of vitamin D. D for Dolly.
So I commandeered the corporate jet
and here I am.
- Good, I'm glad you're here.
- Hey
Susan! Wow, what a surprise.
You look terrific!
Well, you know what? It's Dollywood
the minute I walked
through those gates
all my burdens just disappeared.
Wait 'til you see what
Dolly's gonna do for the rest of us.
That is my Christmas wish,
I hope I get a big gift from you!
Oh, you're gonna.
Oh, good luck, Dolly and thank you.
Well, thank you and I just want you
to know I really appreciate you.
Oh, I appreciate you!
We both do.
I appreciate you, Sam,
but Dolly, I really appreciate you.
- We'll let you get ready.
- Yeah, I need to.
Okay, see you in a bit.
Sam?
You seem a little tense,
what's going on?
Nothing, it's good.
Yeah smooth, smooth
as a Dollywood milkshake.
Well, speaking of,
have you tried a funnel cake?
I mean it is a revelation.
To be honest with you, I don't
really know if it's good for you.
I guess they must cook it
with a funnel.
Oh, I was so sure it would snow.
- Dolly Rebecca?
- Sam!
How's my beautiful girl?
Oh, I'm excited, I'm getting ready to
wish the whole world Merry Christmas.
Ain't you glad I ain't wearing
that big old hoop skirt?
Oh yeah, why not?
Oh, I just got tired
of hooting and hollering about it
that was fun though, wasn't it?
So great, God bless you.
Oh, you too, Sam.
- Break a leg.
- Thank you.
Hey, hey you.
Come here. Yeah, you.
What's your name?
Woody, Ms. Dolly. Ms. Dolly Parton.
Well, Woody, I want you
to take this and I want you...
Okay?
Just trust me.
- Okay.
- Go.
Sorry!
'Scuse me!
- Hey! Woody!
- Sorry!
- Sorry, Mr. Haskell, sir.
- It's okay
just watch where you're going
next time.
- Sorry.
- Bless.
Okay, places. On your marks, please.
Jasmine?
Look, whatever happens tonight,
I just want you to know
I spoke with my wife
and Mary and I would be thrilled
to have you join us
for Christmas this year.
Even after I exploded your budget and
cost you all those meal penalties?
You've done an amazing job.
You should be really proud.
Which is all the more reason I can't
let you spend another Christmas
crying in your popcorn.
So come stay with us.
We got a family full of kids,
and you're great with kids.
I am?
You're good with kids.
Sam.
This may be the kindest thing
anyone's ever done for me.
I'd be happy to come.
But I'm still mad about
those dancing trees.
Who's that guy and what's he doing?
Live in 15 seconds.
Okay, we're live in 15 seconds.
Please welcome Grammy and Emmy
award winning superstar
Dolly Parton!
You know, I can't come
to these mountains
without thinking of mom and daddy.
I can't sing a song or do a show
without thinking of mom and daddy.
You know the bible says
honor thy father and thy mother.
Well, I've tried to do that
and I hope they'd be proud of me.
Now I just wish they'd lived long
enough to see all the great things
that have happened to me
through the years.
I thank God, I thank my Uncle Bill
who helped me get started.
And I most of all thank mom and daddy
and I hope that I haven't crammed
God or Jesus down anybody's throat
I hate that when it happened to me
back then, but it 'tis the season.
I guess nobody knows for certain
if there is a heaven.
But if there is,
I just hope to hell I go.
That sounds just like something
my daddy would've said
when I used to say
things like that as a kid.
Old mama would get all over me
and daddy would say, "Oh, Abby Lee,
leave that young'un alone
she's just being funny.
Don't your bible say
a happy heart does good like
medicine or something like that?"
Well, I guess I've just been trying
to make your heart smile.
And I write a lot of inspirational
songs to try and make people think
because I do think we need to believe
in something bigger than ourselves.
Now I believe
the kingdom of heaven is within
and God is good and God is love.
Now who wouldn't
wanna believe in that?
Did anyone know
she rewrote the opening?
Everything'll be fine.
She's working her mountain magic.
When life is good again,
I'll be a better friend
A bigger person
when life is good again
More thoughtful than I've been
I'll be so different then
More in the moment
when life is good again
I'll open up my heart
And let the whole world in
I'll try to make amends
When life is good again
We've been brought to our knees
We've been so ill at ease
There are no guarantees
But you know life goes on
this too shall pass away
Bring new and different days
We need to change our ways
and right our wrongs
Let's open up our hearts
And let the whole world in
Let's try to make amends
When life is good again
I'll open up my doors again
and hear the message in the wind
Repent of all my sins
Hallelujah
When life is good again
I'll try to be someone
on which you can depend
A helping hand to lend
Let's open up our eyes
and see what's going on
If we're to move along
from where we've been
Let's open up our hearts
And let the love shine in
Shine in
We've all got knees to bend
And we'll just pray 'til the end
Ask God's forgiveness when
- Life is good again
- Gigi, it's snowing!
It's snowing?
And it's gonna be good again
It's gonna be, it's gonna be
It's gonna be good again
It'll be alright
It'll be alright
Oh God's the reason for all things
You want rainbows, you get rain
We'll all be forever changed
Forever changed
I'll sail my boat and fly my kite
Walk in the park, go out at night
And hold my loved ones extra tight
When everything is on the mend
I'll eat and drink
with my old friends
Sing and play my mandolin
We'll make it through
this long dark night
Darkness fades when faced with light
Everything's gonna be alright
when life is good again
And it's gonna be good again