1982

Brooks's version hit No. 1 on the charts in two different decades (the original single in 1974, and the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas re-recording in 1982).

1978

That brothel became the subject of King's best-known work, the 1978 musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Dolly Parton not (my mom)

In 1982, Dolly Parton (not my mom) did a movie with Burt Reynolds called The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Dolly Parton rerecorded and rereleased this song - and this song topped the country charts AGAIN.

and Burt Reynolds

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a fun, light-hearted musical comedy starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.

Dolly Parton

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a fun, light-hearted musical comedy starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.

1983

“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, including a “Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical” in 1983.

other broadly popular Americans for which other broadly popular Americans earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984)

As an actress, other broadly popular Americans has starred in films such as 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), for which other broadly popular Americans earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012).

the ’82 Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds vehicle

The whole sorry affair was the inspiration for the ’82 Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds vehicle The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.

in 1974

Parton had actually been released in 1974 and Parton re-recorded Parton for Parton's use in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

for Jan. 7, 1994

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is set for Jan. 7, 1994, and Dolly's sister Stella Parton headlines a rare revival of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Jan. 29.

1984

Triangle finally found a permanent home for a permanent home's fall productions when The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened at the Triangle Broadmead Theatre in November 1984.

Trudy Campbell for which Trudy Campbell earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012)

As an actress, Trudy Campbell has starred in films such as 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), for which Trudy Campbell earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012).

Alison Maria Krauss for which Alison Maria Krauss earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012)

As an actress, Alison Maria Krauss has starred in films such as 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), for which Alison Maria Krauss earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012).

Hallettsville , TX

Not so long ago, Hallettsville, TX, was known for its nearby “Chicken Ranch” and its historic Courthouse square was the location of city scenes in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the 1982 musical starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton.

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The story became the basis of the Broadway and movie musical, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982).

Emmy Awards for which Emmy Awards earned Golden Globenominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012)

As an actress, Emmy Awards has starred in films such as 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), for which Emmy Awards earned Golden Globenominations for Best Actress, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992) and Joyful Noise (2012).

in development with a script by 'The Ugly Truth' and 'Legally Blonde' writers Karen McCullah Lutz and

Also according to Variety, a new take on the 1982 musical 'The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas' is in development at Universal, with a script by 'The Ugly Truth' and 'Legally Blonde' writers Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith.

at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City on Broadway

On this day in 1978, at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened on Broadway.

Frankie The Rocky Horror Show (1992), and Grease (1994)

In theatre, Frankie has toured with The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1981), The Rocky Horror Show (1992), and Grease (1994).

in 1981

As a side note, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas had one of Texas's premieres at this theatre in 1981.