Miserable Life & Tragic Death of Roy Clark Hosted "Hee Haw"

Miserable Life & Tragic Death of Roy Clark Hosted "Hee Haw".
contributions to country music and his appearances on the TV show "Hee Haw". Born in 1933 in Virginia, Clark began playing guitar at a young age and went on to become a respected musician in the country music world. He released several albums throughout his career and had a number of hit singles. In addition to his music career, Clark also appeared in films and television shows, including "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Odd Couple". However, it was his role as co-host of "Hee Haw" that made him a household name. The variety show, which aired from 1969 to 1992, featured Clark performing and telling jokes alongside other country music stars. Clark passed away in 2018, but his legacy as a talented musician and entertainer continues to live on.
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[@portec46]

How was that a miserable life or a tragic death? He was a talented musician who worked hard to become very successful and lived to a ripe old age. Sounds like a great life to me.

[@carolinejohnson9165]

Click bate to get us to watch

[@Glicksman1]

@@carolinejohnson9165 Well, it's CLICK BAIT, but you are right.

[@mikekemsley1531]

Miserable, tragic. :(

[@TheReal1953]

@@carolinejohnson9165 Agreed....if they've done anything other than farting sunshine, they had a "tragic life".

[@danisch7731]

you're right,I agree,you see the same entry about every person they show case !! I guess they're afraid no one will watch without the drama

[@bertram_oredrock]

Roy Clark was one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. He was extremely talented, funny, a terrific host, and a dear friend to many. He also loved his fans. He once said "That camera looks into your soul and it knows if you are not genuine". The only thing tragic about his life is that he died from a prolonged bout with Pneumonia. At his funeral, hundreds of friends, fellow musicians, and fans paid their respects to this wonderful man. Roy entertained us on Hee Haw for over 25 years and many musicians say their success was due in part to Roy Clark's influence. May he rest peacefully in God's Kingdom.

[@keithmaxwell3048]

Exactly! If only we all could live such a miserable life.

[@carolinevanwinkle3755]

I did not realize he died from pneumonia. Very very painful trying to get air thru your lungs and bronchial tubes.

[@banjohombre]

To be called "a wonderful man" at your funeral: now that's something.

[@jakecogswell4142]

This should be titled “The amazing life and brilliant career of the great Roy Clark.”

[@russelljohnson6243]

Yes, Sir!

[@heartmountain1696]

Much better!! Yes!❤

[@user-xf9yz7ld2o]

One of the best guitar players of our time. Not only could be play most genres, he would make you smile from ear to ear with his shenanigans and how easy he made it look. Nothing miserable or tragic about this mans life!!!

[@thomasreece3903]

I met the man one night after a show in down town Morganton North Carolina. He was as excited to shake my hand as I was to shake his. He really made my son and I feel special. We talked a few minutes and he he was on his way. What a night. What a man.

[@joew8968]

The title of this video is inaccurate and very misleading. The video indicates that Roy lived a long, pleasant life.

[@buddymills6095]

I watched hee haw when I was young. The song I liked more was (when I was young)

[@allan9603]

The channel owner/narrator sounds like a bot. Also, the photos don't match the narration.

[@coolramone]

Clickbait title

[@scottparsons2031]

Click bate DO NOT WATCH

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

Typical fake click bait. Trumpism.

[@dalepatrick6480]

I attended a Thanksgiving dinner at my sister and brother in law's house. In Grove Oklahoma a few years ago. Several people were there. I noticed a man that looked familiar. He was dressed in overalls and didn't talk much. He sat at the dinner table directly across from me. He was Mr. Roy Clark!! My brother in law was his pilot that flew him to his shows. He was a very humble and kind man. RIP Roy you are loved.

[@stringbender57]

Roy Clark was my very first guitar hero when I was just 8 years old back in the 1960's. Along with my Dad playing guitar and Roy fascinating me I started learning to play guitar myself. Incidentally, years later in my early 20's I went on to work as a professional guitarist and singer for over 35 years. I got to see Roy live a couple of times and he put on one heck of a show! Being from Missouri and living not far from Branson, MO, I saw many country stars perform at his Branson theater. Roy will always be my guitar hero. RIP my dear friend!

[@TheGuitarReb]

Roy was the Liberace of the guitar. He could play any style there was and hang with any classical or Rock artist there was.

[@trueDQ]

I was a young Canadian fan of rock and and been a drummer all of my life. I watched Hee Haw with my parents and knew Roy Clark was extremely proficient on guitar and banjo. I've never seen a photo or film clip of him looking 'miserable'.

[@MrGuitars8]

I loved watching him Play Guitar !!!!!

[@raymondbuie5292]

I enjoyed watching Roy Clark as a young kid with our family on Hee Haw. Modern day folks say what they want about that show but to us farm community people, it was the only chance we got to see many of the top Country stars of the day. We sure enjoyed it when some of our favorites were on. Roy was excellent! Really miss that kind of Country music these days!

[@sonyagower7224]

I got the whole collection! I get those jokes NOW! 😅😅😅

[@gregadams6055]

Nothing tragic about this. We shall all die. He lived 86 years. And had a very successful and fruitful life. Probably one of the greatest if not the greatest stringed instrument player in the world. I really liked his mandolin picking

[@lorrainesekera4100]

I know--very misleading title

[@davidmontgomery3763]

THE GOAT OF ALL THE GUITAR PLAYERS , ENOUGH SAID !

[@russelljohnson6243]

What is a 'GOAT' in this sense?

[@davidmontgomery3763]

It means the best of all time ! The term GOAT is aq sports term for example : TOM BRADY IS THE GOAT OF ALL THE QB s EVER PLAYED !

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

​@@russelljohnson6243 The Greatest Of All Time = GOAT.

[@daverukavina985]

I hate, loathe, and despise computer narrators. I also don't like the people who utilize them without listening to the product before they distribute it.

[@vincesbardella3838]

Yep - Very distracting.

[@stevecoyle1]

Clark was a national treasure.

[@slik00silk84]

WHAT WAS MISERABLE? Seems like he had a good run to me. I saw him live at Frontier Days in the early 70s. He put on one hell of a show !

[@jackever]

They just wanted a sensational headline to draw in more views. Ridiculous!

[@Rob9mm]

@@jackever Getting to be the norrm.

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

It's called click bait.

[@hankphillips5746]

One of the greatest guitarist that ever lived. Such a talented man.

[@romonarussum4032]

I had a friend who was on TV with him in the 50's. He said that he was nice, quiet and like he was always thinking. I think Roy Clark had good and bad times like all of us.

[@michaelmellon6851]

This man is the guitar standard. I know of very few who could play as well as Clark could.

[@stevegold7307]

Roy was THE BEST guitarist ever, in any genre.... superior to everyone!!

[@buddymills6095]

We all have him and his family and music rip Roy Clark. When I was young I love the song he did (when I was young)

[@db90990]

One of the best 🎸 & banjo players EVER

[@johnhartman8086]

Miserable? Tragic? What? Roy was a master of stringed instruments .He also could sing and make people laugh. I am not a big fan of CW but Roy Clark like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton was the "real Thing".

[@marydposey]

I have read many comments here abt Roy Clark & u r the 1st one to mention his ability to sing. One man, many talents. RIP dear Roy Clark.

[@johnhartman8086]

Thanks. I think he could have launched a career based solely on singing without ever touching a guitar. But lucky for us he could "do it all".@@marydposey

[@alanjohnson2853]

Roy was an unmatchable talent. Loved watching him.

[@peterterry7918]

I swear they just got an AI voice program to read Roy Clark's Wikipedia entry

[@timmylawlor6821]

he was a great guitar player and singer

[@guygranger7894]

I have collected rock and country records since 1958. I`m a real stickler for good listening. If you want to hear one of the best songs ever recorded,listen to Roy Clark singing, " When I was young ".

[@michellelekas211]

Rock Stars admired his picking!

[@thurlravenscroft2572]

When the narrator couldn’t pronounce Grand Ole Opry, it was over for me.

[@notarokescientist3003]

He often attended my church in Tulsa. He was very highly regarded. Around Tulsa people would just say and hello and leave him to live a normal life. He would often show up at guitar stores in the area with other country music stars and just jam for fun unannounced.

[@johndavid8815]

I saw him last on January 11,2011 in Talladega Alabama at the historic Ritz theater. A memorable night indeed.

[@ronlackey2689]

Clickbait title. How was his life miserable? It sounds like a life well lived and a wonderful success story. How was his death tragic? He lived a long, fruitful life and died in his eighties. I should have quit watching when you butchered the name Grand Ol' Opry.

[@zoranvuk2069]

great coment, i was just to wrote something similar, but you said very well.. ❤❤❤

[@vincesbardella3838]

Also, "Stear-man" ,(Aircraft) and "Toolsa"

[@frankfranks1741]

Roy Clark was a great American and a man who was hard not to like.

[@carolg8535]

An amazing guitar player, and all of the other instruments he played. Didn't realize h made his first TV appearance at 16 years of age. What a talent. Doesn't sound like a "miserable" life though. 😒

[@geraldpetersen9055]

One of the greasted country singers of my time and I'm 86.

[@carolg8535]

@@geraldpetersen9055 - Agreed... ✌❤

[@thomastommy1192]

Roy Clark was truly one of the best entertainers & musicians that ever hit the stage. I read somewhere that Roy was only worth One million dollars when he passed away. That was very sad. I always felt Roy got a raw deal from Nashville. RIP Roy Clark.

[@thechristianboomer]

I read other places that his net worth was around $10 million. However, whether the places that list $1 million, or $10 million seem particularly trustworthy. I suspect they are both low since he seemed to not only be a great musician, but a solid businessman with sound advisors. Not many stay married for sixty one years without having their lives at least somewhat together.

[@thomastommy1192]

@@thechristianboomer I truly hope you are right. Thanks for responding to my post.

[@thechristianboomer]

@@thomastommy1192 I found another source that put his net worth at $53 million. That sounds closer to the truth. Google his house, that thing alone has to be over several million.

[@chazzmichaelmichaels5766]

One of the greatest musicians in american history that never got the true exposure and following he deserved!

[@garryholt5085]

He knew no equal. None better.

[@filmsforsmartpeople3587]

Where the F**ck was the "miserable" part? he seemed to have a full life of entertaining the world from a very young age!

[@jacobfrohnhofer1419]

He was probably the greatest country music musician that ever lived. He could do anything, you can not say that about any musician today or in the past. Maybe others who were great and their individual talents have nothing on someone that could play any string instrument during his time, where you could have said he was right here with Scruggs on the banjo, maybe the best of all time on violin if he only focused on that, could play the guitar, mandolin, and started as a pro at 16. He took every song and made it better, his career was American Idol today. He could have took all the instruments and played a whole song in sequnce by himself. He is truly a multi generational talent for the next 300 years.

[@funkybassguy68]

Tragic death maybe. But miserable life??? He was one of the greatest guitar players ever and a fantastic comedian also. He is missed.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Unknown in the UK except possibly by some hard core country fans. I learned of Roy Clarke only recently. Instant fan.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

While I thank you for this biography,I have to say I found nothing 'miserable',nor 'tragic' about him,other than passing at 85 from pneumonia. I grew up with Hee-Haw as something the family laughed at each weekend."I'm a pickin,and I'm a grinnin" were heard and smiled at through Many thousands of homes each time.

[@danielthomas7698]

One of the best ❤

[@johnxgalt8312]

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TALENT!!

[@liquidrush4u]

Roy Clark is a National Treasure. Incredibly talented unlike the trash today.

[@stephenrichie4646]

Miserable life? Hardly.

[@cliffmcginnis3231]

The tag line, like so many similar videos, is very misleading. Every life has normal highs and lows, but I didn't see anything in here that led me to believe he suffered a "miserable" life, and his death resembled that of plenty seniors I've known.

[@carolinevanwinkle3755]

Everyone suffers in this life… all are wounded living our life. He is not the only one that has highs and lows

[@rp9674]

When you only had five channels, he how was a pretty good show, & Roy Clark was the biggest talent.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

My favorite song by Roy is “Yesterday, When I Was Young”. It’s a beautiful song 👩🏻‍🏫👏🏻🥰‼️

[@marydposey]

…and, what a voice! I loved his sense of humor. Seems he worked it in whenever he could, bless him. I especially love his song, “Thank God & Grey Hound ur Gone”🤣

[@outlawamps96]

To all that are responding to the “tragic” aspect, you do know you are responding to AI, right? That said, he was an awesome talent and is sorely missed.

[@supercabrones1]

Very talented i love he's music

[@jmwsr474]

This was a great tribute to Roy Clark, no need for the click bait title.

[@anthonyromo8684]

Sorry to see some Tubers relying on deceptive titles for their videos. "Tragic Death"? News Flash! We're ALL going to die. "Tragic" is what may happen afterwards!

[@michaelsix9684]

fine performer, he is missed

[@hexkwondo]

Clickbait title. You ought to be ashamed of yourself Roy Clark lived a great and long life.

[@davidclarke2232]

Miserable life? Roy Clark was one of the most talented musicians there has ever been. Anyone subscribed to you should reconsider.

[@jamesholt6032]

Grand old ohpree...

[@user-ho9mn5zg1k]

I sen Mr Roy Clark in a out door stage in California he open for Tammy w an George Jones in 1968 in Disneyland it was great Roy was the show r I p ❤

[@rolandrodriguez3854]

Tragic? Really? Everyone is going to die sometime 😂😂😂

[@richardgreiner9264]

How was his life miserable ? He died in his eighties so how was his death tragic ? He’s was a very successful entertainer who lived a long life .

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Why the "click bait" title? Miserable life? Tragic death? Roy died at age 85....

[@curtismartin2866]

You Tube should be required to note when an article is AI generated and/or narrated.

[@tafadzwamatamba9836]

Most underrated genius because of such misleading title! What miserable life? RIP legend!

[@stixnfeet7818]

Silly AI review. Roy Clark’s life was not miserable! 🤣🤡💩

[@user-zt4nf6zk4u]

The titles are always just click bait. Not enough drama for clicks for just calling it the bio it is

[@frankkollins4211]

Miserable death...? Yes, I guess any death from disease is miserable. But, he lived a long, very successful, rewarding life. Not bad..

[@mrlanders08]

Could KZbin possibly suck any more than it does? Inaccurate click bait titles, AI voiceovers, and constant ads. KZbin, you coulda been great.

[@db90990]

Miserable life? Highly doubt that describes his life - he had a very exciting colorful entertaining life with lots of music & friends and people that loved him

[@deancall6651]

Why the heck are you saying "Miserable Life & Tragic Death" I don't get it.

[@redclover1027]

Miserable? Tragic? Click bait! Neither of those words could apply to Roy Clarks life!

[@duskintheforest584]

The man has never gotten his due as a guitarist. I put him up there with Chuck Berry, Glen Campbell and other greats.

[@johnmatson7234]

Jimi Hendrix thought that Roy Clark was the best guitarist of all time.

[@loustitzer9491]

Roy was a Super Talent. Your title Stinks. He had a great life doing what he loved. Had a bunch of kids and had a school named after him. If you think that's miserable, then I don't know what to tell ya. He passed at 85. Ill sign up for that right now. Change the title to The terrific life and times of Superstar Roy Clark.

[@mrstevecox7]

I don't see much misery here... and not surprising: the guy loved music and had not an ounce of conceit.

[@MrsBilla-nu8qb]

To the “creator”: we all know you used a clickbait title, but did you write the Wikipedia entry about Roy Clark or did you just read it, practically verbatim, for your video?

[@jeffreystreeter5381]

Clickbait headline. You should be ashamed of yourself.

[@billday6744]

So miss leading Roy had a great life my hero Chet Atkins said on TNN back when TNN was worth watching that if you going to follow Roy you damn sure better be good . Sorry my bad I meant CMT when it was worth watching

[@catcorner59]

Wow. This is a huge disservice to a man who had one of the greatest musical careers ever. Not even going to watch it because the title alone is not only ridiculous, it's a big, fat lie. Nothing tragic about his life. Shame on you. 🤬

[@susanthurston1258]

This is a computer reading of his Wikipedia page. Good pictures, though.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Where does miserable come into this story,it seems to me that he performed what he wanted and when…82 years many would be happy with that.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Roy Clark. Real. Entertainer. RIP

[@devonboulden2496]

Does anyone ever title someone's death as something other than 'tragic'? He died at 85. How tragic because people in our day and age live to the long ol' age of 300. Yes, absolutely tragic.

[@chrishunter2457]

Please, teach your computer to pronounce words properly.

[@gregadams6055]

Yes and to please edit it when it is not pronounce properly

[@brooklynnicole9236]

just another video with a misleading title

[@zebsouth7734]

You literally just read the Wikipedia article. Nearly word for word lmao

[@jgehbinv]

"Miserable Life & Tragic Death" ??? Fellow KZbinrs - Many KZbin videos use false titles to get viewers to click their link in order to get maximum views and increase the monetization of their Facebook channel.

[@jayb9687]

Miserable life? Man get outta here ain't even watching this clickbait. lol

[@Cyber.Lynx.]

Is this AI generated? The photos don't relate to the verbage most of the time. And I've never heard so many misprounced words and/or names in my life. I know it's a computer voice that dictates a text file, but for crying out loud; 1 hr of editing would make this 10x better.

[@ericbunksvintagesportsman6311]

"Grand ole Overy" whaaa?????

[@jc4evur661]

What was miserable?...other than your clickbait title.

[@fasteddievh2072]

Please change the title. Very disrespectful to Roy. It comes across as “click bait”.

[@user-be2pl2dr9g]

dislike youtube's click bait titles

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Classic Hollywood Legend … How dare you try to make the great Roy Clark’s life and death seem miserable and tragic in your title just to get us to watch 😡! His life was not miserable or tragic. All you needed to put was “The Life and Death of the Great Roy Clark, Host of “Hee Haw” and you would have gotten us to watch. You don’t need to be negative. It is good story about him, but I almost didn’t click on it.

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!... #86 ✝ {7-25-2023}

[@daveblevins3322]

Everybody gets older unless they've got a rare disease or something, and everyone will die. So, you should get right with God and ask Him for forgiveness. 🙏

[@justinkrann7406]

What was the miserable part?

[@howardjohnson2138]

No one passes away. They DIE and Roy Clark is no different.

[@mw7584]

The miserable life of a KZbin uploader.