LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 19, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "DOLLY PARTON" at the Universal Amphitheatre on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: Dolly Parton’s September 21–24, 1979 four-night run at the iconic Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, stands out as an exceptionally rare, transitional snapshot of her career, capturing her right at the height of her late-70s country-to-pop crossover momentum following the success of her album Great Balls of Fire. Performing live on stage in 1979 in front of high-profile Hollywood royalty—including guest stars and attendees like Neil Diamond, Donna Summer, and Lou Ferrigno—the engagement showcased an expansive, crowd-pleasing repertoire that seamlessly blended her signature Appalachian country roots with lush pop arrangements and soulful covers. What makes this specific engagement particularly notable and coveted among collectors is its ultra-rare status in concert archivism: despite taking place during her commercial peak and sparking huge industry buzz—complete with an exclusive celebrity-studded after-party at Victoria Station—official soundboard recordings and full-length video bootlegs of this four-day stretch remain notoriously scarce, leaving it as one of the most celebrated yet hard-to-find live chapters of her legendary 1970s touring era.