Lily Tomlin revealed whether fans can expect a 9 to 5 onscreen reunion with Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton
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She also shared which of her former costars she talks to “all the time”
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Tomlin caught up with PEOPLE exclusively during the recent premiere of the new documentary Sock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter, in Hollywood, Calif.
Lily Tomlinrevealed whether the world will ever get an onscreen9 to 5reunion.
The actress and comedian, 86, caught up with PEOPLE exclusively during the premiere of the new documentarySock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter, in Hollywood, Calif., on April 13.
During the conversation, PEOPLE asked the star whether there’s a chance she’ll ever reunite with her9 to 5costars,Jane FondaandDolly Parton, for another project.
“I don't think we're going to break the back of that one,” Tomlin admitted about a potential future collaboration.
9 to 5hit theaters in 1980 and starred Fonda, Tomlin and Parton as Judy Bernly, Violet Newstead and Doralee Rhodes, respectively, three women who take revenge on their sexist boss (the lateDabney Coleman) at a corporate office.
The wildly successful film inspired a musical adaptation as well as a short-lived television series.
And while Tomlin said that a cast reunion isn’t in the works, she told PEOPLE that she and Fonda — who also starred with her in the hit comedy seriesGrace and Frankiefor seven seasons — regularly keep in touch.
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“I talk to Jane all the time,” Tomlin said, adding, “But Dolly, you have to call her secretary. She's hard to reach. Plus, she's off there in Nashville.”
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Tomlin, who got her start onRowan and Martin'sLaugh-In,a groundbreaking TV variety series created by legendary producer George Schlatter that ran from 1968 to 1973, went on to share that she’s also in touch with several of her iconic formerLaugh-Incostars, includingGoldie Hawnand Jo Anne Worley.
“I see Goldie at events and everything. But Jo Anne — [we] go to lunch with the ladies, which is kind of a Hollywood celebrity kind of thing,” she said, adding that the group of “well-known people” meets once a month.
The comedy legend also revealed some of her current favorite comedic actresses.
“I likeJean Smart[onHacks] very much,” Tomlin said, adding, “She's a very good actress. I loveLisa Kudrow.The Comebackis great.”
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