The story of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s decades-long friendship

After Rogers' passing this month, we look back at their legendary friendship. "'We're both married. Why would you want us to get together?' Rogers responded, smiling, as the anchors laughed and King quickly started to back off the question. 'In all fairness, Dolly and I have been accused of having an affair for the last 30 years. And we never did.' He added that they indulged in some 'harmless' flirting, but that was all." Emily Yahr explores for The Washington Post.