What Fans Are Saying Now
Commenters revisiting the clip on Facebook weren't shy about naming names. "Barbara was atrocious to Dolly in that interview," one viewer wrote. Another added, "Barbara was so condescending, but Dolly handled her with grace."
Meanwhile, another netizen acknowledged the prestige of being interviewed by Walters, saying: "If you are being interviewed by Barbara Walters you are already universal."
The pile-on continued elsewhere. On a Reddit thread asking whether anyone genuinely dislikes Dolly, the consensus was that she's "as close to universally loved as one can get." She was also described as "one of the most charming and likable humans ever."
In a separate discussion, one user answered the question bluntly: "Barbara Walters. Because Dolly showed what true class and intelligence is."
Others floated Porter Wagoner's name, suggesting his feelings about Dolly may not have matched hers for him. "She will alwayyyyys love Porter Wagoner, but I’m not sure he reciprocated that sentiment."
In her 1994 memoir, Parton had the last word: "Barbara is a very insightful person. Once she realized I was real... she got completely into it."
