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Jun 16, 1983

Showtime debuts "Dottie West: Full Circle," with West performing "A Lesson In Leavin'," "You're Not Easy To Forget" and "You Needed Me." The special also features John Schneider, David Frizzell & Shelly West and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band, who offer "All The Gold In California" and "Sure Feels Like Love"

Jun 19, 1983

"Dolly In Concert" premieres on HBO. Shot in London, the special is bookended by "Baby I'm Burnin'" and "I Will Always Love You." Titles in the middle include "Jolene," "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind," "Two Doors Down" and "Here You Come Again"

Jul 23, 1983

Debby Boone guests as "Solid Gold Salutes The '70s." Others in the syndicated music show include Elton John, Barry Manilow and The Hollies

Aug 2, 1983

Willie Nelson is featured on ABC-TV's "The Barbara Walters Summer Special," as are Goldie Hawn and Eddie Murphy

Aug 5, 1983

"Entertainment Tonight" reporter Robin Leach hosts a special, "Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous," the prototype for a future series. The special explores the homes of 30 celebrities, including Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Rogers and Loretta Lynn

Sep 1, 1983

Six months after marrying the former Nancy Sepulveda, George Jones tells "20/20" reporter Bob Brown he's a "changed and happy man"

Sep 4, 1983

Merle Haggard performs "C.C. Waterback" in a concert video as Jerry Lewis hosts his 18th annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. The Charlie Daniels Band, Lynn Anderson, Dolly Parton and David Frizzell are also among the guests

Sep 17, 1983

Charley Pride headlines on the season premiere of TV's "Hee Haw." Also joining hosts Buck Owens and Roy Clark are Jan Howard and Razzy Bailey

Sep 20, 1983

Reba McEntire makes her acting debut in the TNN series "I-40 Paradise"

Sep 20, 1983

NBC shoots "Mac Davis Special: The Music Of Christmas" at the First Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles with guests Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell and Gladys Knight & The Pips

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