Merle Haggard
Language
English
Description
Pickin' and grinnin', singin' and spinnin' tall tales and corny jokes, the citizens of Kornfield Kounty landed on television in 1969 with the arrival of Hee Haw as a summer replacement series for The Smothers Brothers Comedy hour. Each week co-hosts Buck Owens and Roy Clark and the cast of comedians and musicians would welcome the biggest stars in country music to perform their songs and help deliver one-liners.
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
With a mix of down-to-earth and relatable characters, knee-slapping comedic zingers, and jaw-dropping musical performances, HEE HAW captivated large portions of the country when it first premiered on television in the late 1960s. One-liners flew. Stars like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton performed. The show's co-hosts were Buck Owens and Roy Clark, and, on June 15th, 1969, the two musicians and songwriters, Buck and Roy, introduced a national audience...