Amy Morton, Charles Fleischer, Deirdre O'Connell

Unlucky country girl Shirlee Kenyon (Dolly Parton) accidentally becomes Chicago's newest talk-radio celebrity by winning listeners' hearts with her down-home advice. (Talk about a tailor-made part for...( read more  read more... ) the plain-talking Parton!) James Woods plays the proverbial fly in the ointment as an investigative reporter trying to uncover Shirlee's mysterious past.

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PG, 91 min.

Directed by: Barnet Kellman

Release Date: April 3, 1992

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DVD Release Date: May 6, 2003

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  • August 23, 2007
    If you enjoyed Smokey Mountain Christmas (or are a fan of Dolly Parton and her career in entertainment), then this movie is a MUST HAVE.
  • January 29, 2007
    decent but not worth your time
  • October 8, 2006
    loved this movie.
  • November 13, 2009
    I love this movie!!! Dolly Parton is a winner in this hilarious comedy.
  • May 7, 2008
    Kind of funny and cute as mindless movies go. Takes place in one of those parallel universes that resemble our own but people somehow never really have to deal with consequences AT ALL.
  • November 13, 2009
    This is indeed predictable, Dolly Parton can't act, but she has such a charming personality it doesn't really matter. I enjoyed the film, in spite of it's obvious flaws, thank mostly to the presence of Parton. Great score, good use of Chicago locales.
  • September 16, 2009
    A very charming and down-home film. Dolly Parton is basically her sweet, caring, lovable self. This is a movie that anyone who just wanted to prove to someone that they could do something, or prove to themselves that they can be someone can relate to. A must see, you will enjoy it.
  • November 17, 2007
    Eh, no. Not again, ever.
  • September 21, 2007
    Dolly brings this movie to life with her wit.
  • September 13, 2007
    One of Dollys best films.

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  • VoyagerFan92
    November 14, 2006
    Love this movie, Dolly is just great i just love her voice.

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  • What job does Dolly Parton hold in "Straight Talk" before she becomes a radio host?  Answer »
  • In "Straight Talk," Dolly Parton plays a Talk radio therapist but got the job due to mistaken identity. What job had she really applied for at the radio station?  Answer »
  • This comedy sees the main character, played by Dolly Parton, accidentally getting the job of a radio host on a problem phone-in show. James Woods also stars in this film.   Answer »
  • Which country diva ( Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honoree) starred in "Rhinestone" (as a country singer out to prove a point), "Steel Magnolias" (as beauty parlor owner Truvy), and "Straight Talk" (as a talk radio host)?   Answer »

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