Production of this film was apparently rough with clashes between Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton and changes to the original musical. I haven't seen that but for me it makes complete sense for the story to be readjusted to be a love story between the leads, who match wonderfully and get along well - they should have made more films together. Parton is perfectly cast as the madam, ditto Reynolds as a good ole boy sheriff - Larry King (original book writer) was a whiner.
Nice tunes, a campy nude footballer number (well, a number involving some... but also good dancing), Dom de Louise chews scenery as the reporter (did he need a toupee and sock down his pants?), Charles Durning is superb as the governor, underwritten support characters - the other prostitutes, that single mother Reynolds has this relationship with that's not explored, Burt carrying what seems to be a Dolly Parton body double into the car, "I Will Always Love You", a sweet duet between Burt and Dolly... family entertainment in a way, and very consistent with Burt's good ole boy persona.
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