A television series of the same name based on the film ran for five seasons, and a musical version of the film also titled 9 to 5, with new songs written by parton, opened on broadway on april. Lily tomlin plays the selfassured widow and also the career woman trying to break into the boys club. Parton starred in this film along with jane fonda and lily tomlin. Dolly partons 9 to 5 to be dissected in new documentary. Stars lily tomlin and dolly parton are among the interviewees who appear in the docs new trailer, a women and hollywood exclusive. Workin 9 to 5 what a way to make a livin, barely gettin by its all takin and no givin, they just use you mind and they never give you credit, its enough to drive you crazy if you let it, fade. In 1980, dolly partons bigscreen debut in 9 to 5 went on to become the highestgrossing comedy film of the year, also earning parton an oscar nomination and. The classic 80s workplace comedy will return with the original starstudded cast. As both a working girl and a child of the 80s, i have so many fond memories of the classic comedy film 9 to 5 the movie, which opened on december 19, 1980, starred jane fonda, dolly parton, and. The film s theme song, performed by parton, took on a life of its own. Nine to five is a goodhearted, simpleminded comedy that will win a place in film history, i suspect, primarily because it contains the movie debut of dolly parton.
It centered around the popular theme song inspired by the film, 9 to 5. It was featured not only on the films soundtrack but also on her album 9 to 5 and odd jobs 1980. Best country song and best country vocal performance, female. Dolly parton vince gill duet dolly parton will the circle be unbroken dolly parton official music video 9 to 5 dolly parton music video 9 to 5 dolly parton full movie. The song 9 to 5 was written for the comedy film 9 to 5, starring jane fonda, lily tomlin, and parton in her film debut. Dolly parton reveals new details about 9 to 5 sequel. Dolly parton denies copying song for hit 9 to 5 film. She is, on the basis of this one film, a naturalborn movie star, a performer who holds our attention so. Directed by meyrick cook, jacqueline paul, kirsty seager. Parton wrote the score and patricia resnick the book for 9 to 5.
In an interview with the usa today network tennessee, parton talked about what shes working on, including her new netflix film series, the. The movie spurred a reasonably successful sitcom television series nine to five 1982 which went for eightyfive episodes, and aired between 1982 and 1988. As amber achieves her dreams of west end stardom in the hotly anticipated stage show, itvbe has access all. Feb 15, 2012 an original television trailer for the 1980 comedy smash aka nine to five directed by colin higgins and starring jane fonda, lily tomlin, dolly parton and dabney coleman. The film concerns three working women living out their fantasies of getting even with, and their successful overthrow of, the companys autocratic, sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss. Love island winner amber davies has landed the role of a lifetime in dolly parton musical 9 to 5, and itvbes cameras are on hand to capture every moment, from audition to opening night. Jul 11, 2019 dolly parton in a scene from the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. Nov 21, 2018 dolly parton shares new details on 9 to 5 sequel and her original costars plans to return this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Parton got her big break in 9 to 5, when jane fonda asked parton to play secretary doralee rhodes. Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
Parton starred in this film along with jane fonda and lily. The film which was partons acting debut starred jane fonda, lily tomlin, parton, and dabney coleman and dealt with life in an american office, where the workday was 9 a. The first three seasons were broadcast on abc between spring 1982 and fall 1983, while the second and final season aired in syndication between 1986 and 1988. Oct 14, 2019 in 1980, dolly partons bigscreen debut in 9 to 5 went on to become the highestgrossing comedy film of the year, also earning parton an oscar nomination and a pair of grammy awards for the now. Dolly parton, working 9 to 5 to get to broadway 9 to 5 will be one of several hollywood imports on broadway this year. The 1980 comedy 9 to 5, which was her big break into movies and included partons smash hit song of the same name, became an anthem for women fighting for equality in the workplace.
Feb 25, 2017 9 to 5 is a song written and originally performed by american country music singer dolly parton for the 1980 comedy film of the same name. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of partons 9 to 5 and odd jobs album, released in late 1980. And yawn and stretch and try to come to life, jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin, out on the streets the traffic starts jumpin. In her first feature film, parton portrayed a secretary in a leading role with jane fonda and lily tomlin in the comedy film 9 to 5 1980. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the. Dolly parton 9 to 5 live 2019 performance from 50 year anniversary size. Sep 15, 2017 in late 1980, dolly released her 23rd solo album 9 to 5 and odd jobs. Cmrra, pedl, latinautor, latinautor peermusic, bmi broadcast music inc. Dolly parton, lily tomlin and jane fonda are still working. While the content would only appeal to adults the humor couldnt possibly. The thing that stood out the most is just how childish of a film 9 to 5 is.
Tumble outta bed and i stumble to the kitchen pour myself a cup of ambition and yawn and stretch and try to come to life. Dec 27, 2018 dolly parton vince gill duet dolly parton will the circle be unbroken dolly parton official music video 9 to 5 dolly parton music video 9 to 5 dolly parton full movie. Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. But when the boss goodnatured secretary dolly parton and a new hire jane fonda decide that theyve had enough, too, their revenge fantasy becomes hilarious reality in a scheme that spins wildly out of control. It stars jane fonda, lily tomlin, and dolly parton as three working women who live out their fantasies of getting even with.
The films theme song, 9 to 5, was written by dolly and become one of the biggest hits of the decade and her career. Dolly parton in a scene from the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. Sep 20, 2008 dolly parton, working 9 to 5 to get to broadway 9 to 5 will be one of several hollywood imports on broadway this year. It was a star vehicle for dolly, an established singer and songwriter at the time. The film which was parton s acting debut starred jane fonda, lily tomlin, parton, and dabney coleman and dealt with life in an american office, where the workday was 9 a. Rita moreno portrayed the lily tomlin role of violet newstead, and valerie. The song was released as a single in november 1980. Dolly parton parlaying the comic timing she honed as a countrymusic varietyshow regular into an auspicious film debut at first seems the opportunistic trollop, but really shes the sweet working wife. The musical, a musicaltheater adaptation of partons feature film 9 to 5 1980. An original television trailer for the 1980 comedy smash aka nine to five directed by colin higgins and starring jane fonda, lily tomlin, dolly parton and dabney coleman. The 1980 film 9 to 5 took dolly parton from dollywood to hollywood before comedies about desk jobs were cool and gifted the world with a grammy and oscarnominated theme song forty years later.
In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of parton s 9 to 5 and odd jobs album, released in late 1980. Dolly parton gives updates on 2019 netflix series, 9 to 5. Dolly parton shares new details on 9 to 5 sequel and her original costars plans to return this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The movie highlights the discrimination of women in a working environment and created awareness of the national association of working women 95. Aug 16, 2018 in an interview with the usa today network tennessee, parton talked about what shes working on, including her new netflix film series, the 9 to 5 remake and her soundtrack for the movie. About 9 to 5 2 contributors 9 to 5 was the theme song to the 1980 film nine to five, a story of gender inequality in the workplace. It was featured not only on the film s soundtrack but also on her album 9 to 5 and odd jobs 1980.
The films theme song, performed by parton, took on a life of its own. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rca records label nashville. Being dollys first experience on a movie set, she arrived fully prepared and ready to get right to work. Jane fonda, dolly parton and lily tomlin are reuniting for 9 to 5 sequel heres what we know. Lily tomlin and dolly parton are still working 9 to 5 in. Mar 01, 2018 the 1980 film that arguably did as much for women in the workplace as it did for dolly partons crossover move from country to pop is getting a timely reboot.
Dolly parton 9 to 5 mp3 high quality download at musiceel. It stars jane fonda, lily tomlin, and dolly parton as three working women who live out their fantasies of getting even with, and their. In late 1980, dolly released her 23rd solo album 9 to 5 and odd jobs. Song 9 to 5 love to infinity radio mix artist dolly parton. Sep 15, 2017 dolly stars alongside jane fonda and lily tomlin in the hit film, 9 to 5 released in 1980, the feature film 9 to 5 tells the story of three female employees who plan to get even with their boss, who they utterly despise in every way imaginable. Thirtyeight years on, this tale of misogyny, kidnap and rattling typewriters is a boldly. Parton wrote this for the 1980 film of the same name. The movie highlights the discrimination of women in a working environment and created awareness of the national association of working women 9 5.
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