This musical is based on a Texas brothel, which operated from the 1840s to 1973. Protected by a friendly sheriff and frequented by politicians, football teams and others, the "Chicken Ranch" thrives in the small town of Gilbert, Texas. Girls come from all over to work on the ranch and earn some money.
However, a Houston radio commentator and his conservative audience denounce the Chicken Ranch, threatening to close its doors forever.
Watch the trailer for the 1982 film with Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton: