03/11/2026
The cast of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” received Christmas gifts from Dolly Parton—even though Sarah Michelle Gellar said they never saw her. 🎁
Dolly had a connection to the show that had nothing to do with a guest appearance.
Sandollar, the production company she cofounded with Sandy Gallin, helped produce the series. Behind a television favorite was a business venture many country music fans might never have associated with her.
But the gifts made that connection personal.
On “The Tonight Show” in 2023, Gellar recalled receiving presents with the actors’ names on them. She was surprised that Dolly even knew who she was—and delighted when Dolly later praised her performance.
Dolly explained her side in a 2024 interview: she wanted the actors to know she supported them and appreciated their work. She also gave credit to the people who ran the show day after day.
Perhaps you loved Dolly’s records while someone else in your house never missed “Buffy.” This is one unexpected place those two favorites meet.
It adds a lovely detail to the memory of a familiar television show: someone working away from the set still took time to encourage the people on it.
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📺 A familiar show.
🎁 An unexpected Dolly connection.