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The First Time Dolly Parton Realized Boys Were Interested in Her
The night Dolly Parton remembers boys first being interested in her is also the night she learned a big (and slightly embarrassing) lesson in manners.
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How Melissa Gilbert Responds to ‘IRS Tax Cheat’ Claims 7 Years After Her Congressional Campaign
When 'Little House' alum Melissa Gilbert ran for Congress in 2016, her opponent called her a 'tax cheat.' Here's what she has to say about the claim all these years later.
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How Dolly Parton’s Teacher Humiliated Her—’I Felt Completely Worthless and Vile’
Dolly Parton's first teacher humiliated her in front of all of her peers. The experience 'gave [her] a negative feeling toward school that [she] never really got over.'
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Why Timothy Busfield Calls Melissa Gilbert ‘the Man of the Family’
Here's why 'Little House on the Prairie' star Melissa Gilbert's husband, Timothy Busfield, playfully calls her 'the man of the family.'
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Why Dolly Parton ‘Religiously’ Planted ‘Horse Turds’ as a Child
Dolly Parton got up to some interesting hobbies as a child growing up in the mountains of East Tennessee. Here's why she diligently planted horse turds.
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Melissa Gilbert Reflects on Why She Ended Her 2016 Congressional Campaign
Melissa Gilbert ran for Congress in 2016. But she dropped out part way through due to a health issue. Here's what what she has to say about it today, all these years later.
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Dolly Parton Wanted to Buy Her Mom a Mink Coat After ‘Coat of Many Colors’ Became a Hit—Why She Wanted Money Instead
Dolly Parton wanted to come full circle and buy her mom a mink coat after 'Coat of Many Colors' performed so well on the charts. But her mom had another idea.
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The Terrifying Scary Stories Dolly Parton Was Told as a Child
Dolly Parton was told some pretty scary stories when she was growing up. Here's what she heard about Raw Head Bloody Bones, child-stealing panthers and more.
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John Lennon’s Mother Was Killed by an Off-Duty Policeman
John Lennon's mother was hit by a car that was driven by a policeman. Here's what happened to the officer and how John reacted.
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Why Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield Gave Away Their Golden Retriever
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield owned a dog named Chevy when they lived in Michigan. Here's why they eventually chose to say goodbye to the golden retriever.
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Why Melissa Gilbert Purged Most of Her ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Memorabilia After Marrying Timothy Busfield
When Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield moved to the mountains, they purged much of their belongings.
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Miranda Lambert Admits She ‘Missed Every Birthday Party, Funeral, Wedding’ Trying to Become Famous
Miranda Lambert has made some huge sacrifices to be a famous musician. But she has a family that supports her.
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Why Miranda Lambert Lived off the Land When She Was Growing Up
Miranda Lambert and her family lived off the land when the singer was growing up. They got their vegetables from the ground and their meat from the wild.
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What Is Dolly Parton’s ‘World on Fire’ Really About?—a Closer Look at the Song Next to the Singer’s Politics
Dolly Parton's new song 'World on Fire' is political in nature. But what is it really saying? Here's a closer look at what the rock song means.
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Melissa Gilbert Doesn’t Think Her Marriage Would Have Survived if She’d Become a Congresswoman
'Little House on the Prairie' alum Melissa Gilbert dropped out of her 2016 run for Congress. She thinks her marriage is better for it.
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Who Played Caleb in ‘Gunsmoke’?
The 'Caleb' episode of 'Gunsmoke' has stuck with fans for years. Here's a look back at the heartbreaking episode and the actor who played Caleb.
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Why Dolly Parton Would Try to Give Herself Nosebleeds as a Kid
Queen of Country Dolly Parton used to try and give herself nosebleeds as a child. Here's the story behind why.
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How Melissa Gilbert Got Involved in Politics—it Was as Easy as Making a Phone Call
Before Melissa Gilbert ran for congress, she helped with a 2014 gubernatorial campaign. Here's how the actor got involved in politics.
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Why Dolly Parton Spent Months Attempting to Dig to China as a Child
Here's why Dolly Parton and her siblings dedicated months of their life trying to dig to China.
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Why Melissa Gilbert Wore a Red Wedding Dress to Marry Timothy Busfield
Melissa Gilbert married Timothy Busfield in a red wedding dress. Here's how she came to find the perfect gown.
