Thirty years ago this weekend (July 23rd, 1982), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas made its big screen debut. Based on the musical of the same name, the major motion picture starred Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Jim Nabors, Charles Durning, Dom DeLuise, and Robert Mandan. Durning was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film and Parton were both nominated for Golden Globe awards.
The soundtrack album to the film was released on the same day.
