ABC and CBS Schedule Rival Dolly Parton Tributes in Same Time Slot

ABC's "20/20" presents "Dolly Parton: An American Original" and CBS counters with "Dolly Parton — An American Icon," both hour-long, both at 10 p.m. ET/PT on 25 August 2026. CBS's special is presented by Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil. ABC's lands on Disney+ and Hulu on 26 August. Two networks, one subject, one slot.