Hee Haw Documentary

In 2011-2012, the Oklahoma History Center hosted an exhibit titled "Pickin' and Grinnin': Roy Clark, 'Hee Haw' & Country Humor." The country variety show "Hee Haw" aired from 1969 to the 1990s, and was hosted by Buck Owens and native Oklahoman Roy Clark. "Hee Haw" featured Oklahomans Gailard Sartain, Jana Jae, and many others who guest-starred. Jim Halsey, also from Oklahoma, was the agent for many of the show's stars. This documentary includes interviews with Roy Clark, Sam Lovullo, Jim Halsey, Gunilla Hutton, Gailard Sartain, Jana Jae, Danny Forbes, Roni Stoneman, Garth Brooks, Ben McCain, Joe Diffie, Patti Page, Vince Gill, Becky Hobbs, Jody Miller, Bill Thrash, Byron Berline, and Argus Hamilton.

[@tywanawhite73]

I'm an African American that's 46 years old.. Hee Haw.. On Saturday nights was a huge part of my childhood.. We need more of that era back.. Love it to this very day😍

[@KG-VanityInKnickers]

I'm 57 and remember this show fondly. We thought it was a lot of campy, silly fun.

[@dianneanderson731]

@@KG-VanityInKnickers Clearn FUN, indeed!!!! :-)

[@harrymills2770]

I never cared for Buck Owens's music, that much. Didn't know what everybody saw in him, when Roy Clark was a better player and singer by a mile. But like they said, if you could stick it out, they put Roy at the end with some real music. Most of the guest stars I could take or leave. AFAIC, they could just do their comedy with Gaylord and company, and the rest be Roy Clark playing what he'd been working on that week for us. But there were a lot of fans of those guest stars, and it really fed the ratings and maximized the money for the show and the record companies. But yeah. I'm 57, and the show would've been perfect with the comedy, the eye candy, and Roy Clark. I'd plumb forgot about Barbi Benton.

[@joeestes9172]

I agree! Iam 60 and remember it too!

[@ffjsb]

@@bobgomez9481 Another POS troll heard from...

[@mxkguitar]

Here is a Hee Haw story for you. At the age of 13 my brother was killed in Vietnam. Mom and Dad had divorced when I was 5 but the battle continued until that fateful day the soldiers arrived at our door with the news. That changed all our lives from that day forward. My brother Rick was my hero, and his loss hit us all hard, and for me as especially. Life kinda came to a halt for me and I regressed into a loner. My hero and protector was gone. So...someone had this brilliant idea to send me to West Virginia to stay with my Great Uncle and Aunt who were near 80 and southerners to the core! I'm from Pittsburgh! Yoiks! Bible and all, pray before eating, church on Sunday! To cut the story short, my Great Uncle Alden was a WWI vet who took me camping, gave me my first shot of Wild Turkey (strategically hidden from my Grandma in the garage), and gave me my first lessons in southern life. #1 is: When Hee Haw comes on, we all watch together because Lord knows you have nothing better to do right now, so sit and hush boy! To this day, so glad for those times, the time spent with them and lessons they taught me about life. And yes, thankful for the laughs and great music of Hee Haw that brought us together!

[@kenfrievalt7826]

Nice story . May your brother rest in peace.

[@thomaskauser8978]

Went to W.V. when I was five in '66. Never forgot it.

[@HAMC81RedWhite]

My brother was in Vietnam. Sorry for your loss. I remember what our families went through

[@sherrihinton2885]

God bless with your story

[@robzalewski1618]

What a great story. God bless your brother and, of course, you.

[@mr.turnerx7615]

Roy Clark is one of the greatest guitarists in American music- imo

[@blakjack3053]

Agreed!

[@demonphreak7533]

True story.

[@LiamGWilickMusic]

I got to see Roy live in 1974 at the Syracuse State fair, I was 13! Because of Roy and Glen Campbell and Michael Nesmith I wanted to play guitar. By the time I turned 15 I was playing and singing in bands...still am!

[@mikeperez114]

Roy Clark can play anything. Can most guitarist say that? He is one of the best yet we dont rate him high enough.

[@Sparky6string]

I saw Roy, Glen and other live when I was young anmd they influenced my own playing. My biggest country guitar idol was Jerry Reed.

[@DivergentDroid]

They lasted for 25 seasons! That's Very Impressive! I'm 55 and I grew up with Hee Haw. It was a great show. Thanks!

[@richardhutchison3123]

RIP Mr. Roy Clark 1933-2018. You were an icon to those of us from Nashville, Tennessee! You will be missed.

[@disoriented1]

From KCMO....an icon to us in 'flyover' country..decent, clean, real entertainment..

[@heatherwhatever7714]

Two years later I hope you all are safe in Tennessee. 🙏🏼

[@allenjones3130]

Rest in peace, Buck and Roy.

[@davidrice3337]

When Ronnie VanZant tells Steve Gaines "Sounds like Roy" on their cover of "Honky-tonk Night Time Man " I get choked up - thinking about how proud Steve's Mom and Dad had to be -

[@662wc5]

@OneIssueVoter Yet here you are, not only clicking on KZbin videos about it, but leaving comments talking about your memories of it, how it reminds you of your family and how it touched your life. As you help to keep its memory alive, you tell everyone else to "let it die". So much irony, so little self awareness.

[@stephallan2543]

I’m Native American and my grandfather would NEVER Miss an episode of this and his favorite “Gunsmoke”!! Great childhood memories... Thank you for posting this! God has certainly blessed me with such a rich life being raised by Strong Faith’d Grandparents. Hee Haw variety Country Show was exceptionally great 👍🏽🎶 🙇🏻‍♀️🔑🔥♥️🇺🇸.

[@hopelessstrlstfan181]

@Steph Allan, I'm probably about the same age as you. I remember being a little kid in my Grandparents house watching Hee Haw. It seemed magical to me at the time bc no other show I knew was like it. In retrospect, I think it was ideal for kids bc of the elements of animation and the exaggerated outfits, music and quick scene changes. I'm sure I'd also like it as an adult bc I remember watching it occasionally as I got older and reached age 10, or maybe my "tweens." I don't know if those were just re-runs I watched in the late 70's or shows still being filmed at the time.

[@jimmysapien9961]

I agree I watched it too growing up and I’m in my 60s now and still enjoy watching any reruns, sometimes I wish they’d bring it back with today’s country stars I bet it would be a wonderful hit and yes it did take away all the sadness of the worlds problems for a little while God bless

[@TheTriplelman]

They played gospel Christian music, can't do that today. Because its so "offensive "

[@jameslookstwice]

Same here we have the exact same story I'm Eastern band Cherokee I miss those days with my grandfather it's nice to see someone else with the same story absolutely amazing to me!

[@kristinesmart9932]

I'm a white "lady" of 45!!! Same!!!!! We're ALL HUMAN. 💕 ME ALL GOOD MUSIC!!!!

[@charger19691]

Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Hee Haw was always on in my house every Saturday evening. No cell phones and no internet. Great times!

[@ericlocke8119]

I miss these shows. No murder, crime or huge budgets. Just simple people making a good show using talent. Miss the HeeHaw girls also.

[@davenc8527]

Loved this show in my childhood. Awesome cast. America needs more shows like this.

[@oakroyal]

I always thought Hee Haw was Country’s answer to Laugh-In. The two complemented each other. Both shows were equally great.

[@floydvaughn9666]

Hee Haw lasted longer.

[@chrischar9428]

​@@floydvaughn9666 according to laugh in producer it was

[@mariestreeting4213]

My thoughts exactly. It was a wonderful show just good family entertainment 🥰

[@garywemmer9342]

Saw " Laugh In my", a couple of times.... ALWAYS " Hee Haw", for us... AMERICA!!!!!

[@John-ql9pi]

yes

[@nehemiahmarcus308]

I love Barbi Benton.It was interesting that she transitioned from Playboy to Hee Haw. From a playboy centerfold to a wholesome family-oriented entertainer.

[@davidrice3337]

I love her too !!

[@notmyname3883]

Wasn't it the other way around? I wouldn't know...........ma threw out my playboy collection DECADES ago!

[@rubyirene2500]

I watched Hee Haw from the first episode to the last. I couldn't imagine my childhood without it. I couldn't imagine my children's childhoods without it. Thanks for the hours of laughter, and fun, and great country music for all those years. We need TV like this today.

[@loricline1692]

It's sad that we're so far past lighthearted wholesome family entertainment that people today would find a way to be offended by it. I'm grateful I'm old enough that I didn't miss out.

[@topdog465rj]

I was stationed in Germany, and when people would ask where I was from...(Nashville), They would always yell HEE HAW!!! lol

[@Firekeeper61]

This show is a family show that captures the hearts of many of us. Many performers got their start on this wonderful show.

[@Tinstar2]

My folks loved country music and never missed Hee Haw. I was young and into rock and playing bass in a rock band. I watched Hee Haw with my parents when it was on and it had quite an effect on me. I ended up playing and singing country, blue grass, and gospel. Hee Haw was a great family show and we need shows like that today.

[@joeblow2297]

Too bad there are no more shows like this. Entertainment has been replaced by idiocy.

[@tommytruth7595]

Very true.

[@harrymills2770]

@@tommytruth7595 : The stuff we should be telling jokes about, we can't.

[@organboi]

Wrong. There are so many great TV shows today that are the complete opposite of idiocy. And Hee Haw is brilliant intellectual humor?

[@lojwa.animals.runitrats]

amen to that ,

[@joeadm3771]

Yeah the girls with the big tits who play dumb blondes ... real quality there

[@mikedooly7288]

It never gets old! No matter how many times you have seen it.

[@ohgawd]

I couldn't get through once... 🤢

[@wthjrtx1]

In my family we never missed Hee Haw. Today we miss Hee Haw. It was a good time to be Southern.

[@papasteve215]

WT Hendrix I agree. It was a great time to be southern

[@terrybardy2848]

Coming from ranch country in Northern California, it was a great time to be Western!

[@larrybaldwin5919]

Surprised someone hasn't been crying bout you saying good time to be Southern!! The way PC Idiots are today

[@Maltsky3773]

I’m in New England and watched every week with my Mom and Dad. Funny, Entertainment and talent plays everywhere.

[@SamofCR]

The HEE HAW gospel Quartet performed, "When They Ring Those Golden Bells" and my father had this song as his eulogy. To this day I cannot listen to it without crying.

[@joem4647]

Just reading this makes me cry too! Beautifully sad!

[@districtline]

NO one in the old neighborhood would admit to watching Hee Haw...but we all did!!

[@manickreations]

me and my grandpa never missed it!!! what was nice was a grandpa and a grandson could laugh at the same comedy :)

[@eesmith69]

@ Ed, Agreed!!!

[@SpeakAmericanEnglishWithLymanH]

Dido! I miss the show and I miss my grandpa even more (of course). Those were the days, my friend.

[@usafvet100]

@@bobgomez9481 You speak from ignorance. There was nothing anywhere in this show that remotely promoted white supremacy. Charlie Pride was a regular guest on the show.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Roy Clark was brilliant!! He played so many instruments and, was also a fine singer. But with his goofy humorous bits, on the show, it is easy to forget what an accomplished musician he actually was. I loved Hee Haw, and I am a sophisticated New York gal (now 70, BTW). Great memories!! Thanks for this.

[@cyb5761]

I agree so much talent in those days. I miss those days.

[@sheriegraham5908]

I loved that show. I'm in my 70s now, but I remember they got better the longer the show went on.

[@terrybull2903]

Every Saturday Night at 7 , right after Lawrence Welk , Probably why taste in Music is so eclectic to this day!

[@austinthreshermusic2627]

A few years back, that's how we spent New Year's Eve - watching re-runs of Hee Haw for hours!

[@scottmcman7659]

Wasn't it Sunday? Maybe it switched nights at some point.

[@chrisperrien7055]

"Nah, We listen to both kinds of music, Rock and Roll, and Heavy Metal"

[@Kickstart500]

Same at my parents and grandparents 😂

[@dantyler6907]

Decades ago, we had "Hee-Haw". Now, we have politicians. I'd rather watch "Hee-Haw" reruns.

[@robinshafer4160]

Dan Tyler Amen

[@coolaunt516]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@odelpinkerman5624]

Hehe haw was the best show ever!!!!!

[@paint1955]

We had politicians back then, like Richard Nixon!😩

[@jimmysapien9961]

Someone bring it back let’s bring more joy back into the world !!!!

[@KansasFirefly]

Fly high, Roy Clark. You'll always be remembered fondly.

[@PumaPete]

He was such a talented man!!

[@jimmysapien9961]

He was so God gifted May he be with our Heavenly Father he gave us much joy 🙏

[@jt.s.7418]

I miss Her Haw. It was the best family entertainment ever. Someone needs to bring it back to guide this new generation with family values.

[@ohgawd]

OMG! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kimberlylee85]

Wonderful memories of being a kid sitting around with my family watching Hee Haw. Especially memories of watching with my dad who has passed away, I can still hear him laughing at the jokes. Great Memories!!

[@timhitt9541]

I to, my dad was Roy Clark's manager I use to watch it with him.

[@davidrice3337]

Most dont realize Buck was a session guitar player before he made it on radio - Buck could shred a guitar - he didnt show off - Roy was responsible for a variety of players to be showcased such as Gatemouth Brown and other lesser known guitar players not necessarily known for country music - But my favorite was when Merle, playing Bob Wills' fiddle , joined Roy and they were unbelievable - the look on the faces of the backup players says it all

[@prometheusunbound7628]

This was an excellent documentary. It brought back fond childhood memories. Thank you, Oklahoma Historical Society.

[@russcrawford3310]

"We never rehearsed" ... definitely one on the charms of the show ... country folk doing country folk things ...

[@JuanOrtiz-ii6kd]

I'm 54 years old and grew up in a Spanish speaking household where my father and WWII veteran would never miss Her Haw and Lawerence Welk. My good friends the Rodriguez's were such Roy Rogers and Dale evens fans that they had framed photos of the duo on their living room walls. I don't know my parents struggles with discrimination although my older siblings say my father detested the Texas Rangers as he was a young boy who saw the devastation and discrimation at the hands of both them and Mexican bandits at the turn of the century as my father was born in Brownsville, TX in 1908. But I do know that for me this is a part of America that was a promise to me of a great life and I fear that those days are no more. God I miss those days.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I was 7 years old when Hee Haw hit the airwaves in 1969. It was a family tradition all the way up until 1991. I miss it.

[@annainspain5176]

Me too! Back home, nobody admitted to liking it, but nobody in town ever missed a show. The streets would be empty. They don't make shows like that anymore and it's a pity.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

Anna Inspain Haha! I know, right! Nobody admitted it, but everybody loved it! You are SO right!

[@philly452009]

I was 5 when it premiered, and still remember it, I even have the 10th anniversary special on DVD

[@marcdewey3848]

Same here,but I was eleven when Hee Haw started.

[@honestbutugly]

7 pm every Saturday night

[@brucebrandy9433]

The real trip is that none of us(anyone I knew that watched that show) ever knew how good a guitar player Roy Clark really was. He was a master on a great many instruments but he was a virtuoso on a 6 or 12 string, acoustic or electric, guitar.

[@billybertrand5973]

My great grandmother had the privilege of meeting Lu Lu and just raved about her being such a gracious woman and down to earth person who was thankful to her fans

[@Hefmier]

My parents and grandfather (paternal) met Roni Stoneman in Nashville. I believe that it was in 89'. They were taking a tour on one the the busses that you can hop on and off, and at one of the stops, Roni gets on the bus and takes over the tour driver/guides mike. My dad had his Camcorder and filmed the conversation between the two, and he introduced her to his then 90 year old grandfather, and she briefly sat next to him. I do not know if he knew who she was, but he had a big grin in the video. I still have the VCR tape. :)

[@mr.m3276]

Nothing but good childhood memories!!! Sitting in front of the TV as a family and changing the channel to CBS and waiting for HEE HAW to start. I only wish, as a musician now, I could of met the awesome musicians. Especially Roy Clark. He was a true gift and talent from God.

[@TheShizue777]

My mother, originally from Kobe, Japan absolutely loved Hee Haw. She would always remark about "such beautiful voices!" We lived in San Francisco and I can remember how excited she got when she saw ads for C&W stars' concerts at Harrah's in Reno and Tahoe in the Chronicle. I can remember sitting in front of the stage for the dinner shows for Roy Clark, Buck Owens, Brenda Lee, and Roger Miller. I was only a kid/teenager then, but Mom was absolutely right. BEAUTIFUL VOICES, ALL!

[@SPCLPONY]

Your story is very similar to mine. My mom was from Chiba, Japan. As a kid growing up in Philadelphia in the 70's, we loved watching Hee Haw with mom. There were other favorites, but Hee Haw was up there near the top. I think she was a fan of Buck Owens. I remember having the LP of Buck Owens and his Buckaroo's in Tokyo? It had a picture of Buck standing on a wooden bridge with a temple and a couple Japanese ladies in kimonos on the front. Your account name also caught my attention as Shizue is my mom's name!

[@andreacamp1947]

@@SPCLPONY kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5WrlnWYq5WFmas

[@SPCLPONY]

@@andreacamp1947 Thanks for that! I don't recall ever hearing that song before. I like it!

[@SPCLPONY]

@@ne1124 Greetings, and God bless our parents. My dad met my mom while he was in Naval Corpsman school in Yokuska, I believe. That must have been around 1959 or 60. My younger brother and I were born at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital in 62 and 63 before he was sent to that 'Sunny Southeast Asian Paradise' as he later talked about Vietnam. He was stationed with a Marine air wing before returning safely in 68. My siblings and I had great childhoods growing up in Southwest Philly throughout the 70's! We rode our bikes everywhere with the other kids. Never a care or fear that I can recall. Just be home for dinner and TV with mom before the street lights came on. Hee Haw!, Starsky and Hutch, The Waltons, Carol Burnett Show, Love American Style, Six Million Dollar Man, Love Boat and Fantasy Island to name a few. Those were the day's!

[@SPCLPONY]

@@andreacamp1947 Please check out a cover of the Buck Owens song you sent me awhile back. The French Family singing 'Made in Japan'.... very nice to see a young person do a real nice job at this song! Please let me know what you think.

[@tamarabusch2312]

Living in Virginia and Georgia as a kid, one of my favorite shows. In 1998 was on a flight from Newark NJ to Portland and was in the aisle seats, only two seats that were empty were the middle and the window. Flight is full - and down the aisle comes the Hager Twins - and they were my seat mates Nicest guys and they were excited that I recognized them!

[@kristendavis9563]

Tamara Busch you are sooo lucky..

[@paulshallbetter1080]

I have a funny story about the twins, but I won't repeat it here. If the boys are reading this: "Wolfbane." Haw haw....

[@johnbarry3869]

Hee Haw will always remind me of spending the weekend at my Grandmother's house and before bed, me and my grandmother would watch in her bed and watch Hee Haw and Lawrence Welk as a kid. Those are some of the greatest memories of my life and spending time with my grandmother. I miss her every day and Hee Haw reminds me so much of the great time of being a kid and my family.

[@albionsayer2809]

I loved Hee Haw. This show had good healthy values relating to humor and the music was great. Goodnight y'all :D

[@montanamornings8526]

One of my favorite shows of all time. So so much talent.

[@jazzfusionary]

Pure genius wrapped up in chaos. These guys were the best. No professional comics, no rehearsal, and they were as funny as it gets. With Roy, Buck and the great guests the music was off the charts good. There has never been a show with more talent and better people. Hee Haw is part of the family. I always want to go back in my mind to Cornfield County.

[@clarencerutherford3674]

No professional comics? You have no clue what Minnie Pearl, Grandpa Jones did for a living for 40 years before this show? Several of the others also had careers in comedy before.

[@bethewalt7385]

Minnie pearl absolutely was a professional comedian among her other talents, as were others on the show, the banjo playing grandpa Jones, wow!!! Do your due diligence b4 you run your mouth, smh, clueless

[@bethewalt7385]

You think they didn't rehearse? Get a clue !!!!

[@SamofCR]

The Hee Haw gospel quartet is the only group my dad heard sing, "When They Ring Those Golden Bells." That was what he requested to be sung at his funeral. I still have the recording.

[@jonesy2111]

I remember watching this show as a kid and grew up in an era of such innocent times compared to today's world. My Grampa Jones played the banjo and we used to have regular get togethers with the family... I am thankful for those memories

[@craigstjohn4470]

U was related to Grandpa Jones??! ✝️💒🙏💟😇He was to perform in baraboo/ wis dells,area in around.... 1986-87 but didn't happen. 😔

[@bennydanielz8762]

R.I.P Sam Lovullo who passed on January 4, 2017...Thank You for HEE HAW sir!!!💝

[@clarencejones7916]

one of my favorite moments growing up was sitting in front of the tv on a Saturday night watching this show even though I didn’t like country music the variety is what made the show so unique

[@raulsanchez4493]

I’m 51 year old son of Cuban immigrants & my father loved watching Hee Haw. We watched the show together for years as I was growing up

[@donnawheeler1716]

I grew up watching hee haw. RIP stringbean

[@hertzair1186]

....sadly String Bean, and I believe his wife as well, were murdered...

[@donnawheeler1716]

@@hertzair1186 both were murdered!

[@e.a.corral4713]

Never found the killer. Had to be a co-star?

[@donnawheeler1716]

@@e.a.corral4713 they found them three weeks later. John Brown and his cousin Marvin Douglas Brown. Marvin died in prison. John who actually confessed to killing them both did 40 years and got paroled in 2014.

[@e.a.corral4713]

@@donnawheeler1716 thanks for the info.will tell my parents.do not remember seeing him on TV.They talked about the murder. Completely forgot it.RIP.

[@ruthsheller2911]

We never missed it! Saturday night at Mamaow and Popaw's house. All the aunts and uncles and kids! I had Hee Haw paper dolls! Sweet precious memories! Makes me cry!

[@tednugent8501]

Aww paper dolls. My Mom made paper dolls.😳

[@shirleya3615]

I forgot about paper dolls. Great Memories!

[@corvettecoupe3731]

Yes, but had to sit through the Lawrence Welk Show first...🙄

[@terrybardy2848]

I had a hee haw lunch box...good times!

[@BobFarnell]

I first Saw Hee Haw in the 1980's I still love it today, It was Clean , Funny and all round great Entertainment. Thank you for keeping it alive

[@oldiesgeek454]

+Robert Farnel Ya know, it's funny. When we look back on this show it seems so clean and innocent. However, at the time it was actually considered risque, because of the girls and their cleavage hanging out.

[@zapkvr]

Were you asleep in the 70s? Or drunk?

[@warriorwk]

@@zapkvr maybe he wasn't old enough or know of it, you come across as a real ass.

[@zapkvr]

@@warriorwk well to be fair, the show was pretty bad so you can't be blamed for forgetting about it. You're right. I should have considered that

[@jimmyjimmy6021]

Merry Christmas

[@mikepalucci1381]

I still greatly enjoy the reruns on RFDTV.

[@Nigelsmom2136]

I grew up watching this show. The whole family loved it.

[@Pickinbuddy]

God bless Sam Lovullo for the way he put this all together...he was a genius.

[@DForbes1973]

Thank you all very much for posting this! Now the "Hee Haw" story can be shared with the world. It was an honor and a privilege for me to be a part of this wonderful documentary. Everyone connected with the Oklahoma History Museum and "Hee Haw" are a first class bunch of people. Thanks again folks.

[@mrbr549]

+Danny Forbes I agree!

[@gccfp]

Was always mad in the 60's my granddad made me watch this while at his house. 70's and later still growing up, I watched corny humor because I loved it. Watching this at 60, I just shed a few tears remembering what clean country fun was all about.

[@davidfsikkema1416]

To The Surviving Cast Of HeeHaw: I wish you could start over. Thank you for your service to the viewers of the greatest C&W show on TV!

[@JimMcDade_Exploration]

I had the privelege of mixing with much of the Hee-Haw cast during benefit golf tournaments and during radio interviews and other events. Everybody from the show was generous with their time and their kind compliments for the work I did. More stars today need to mix with us ordinary commoners as often and as easily as the Hee-Haw cast did. Thank you for this video.

[@phillyman5000]

Great show I grew up with. My favorite part was watching Roy Clark play his guitar!!! :)

[@BlessedMe11]

Simply stated, Hee Haw was Treasure, the country version of Laugh In. It was one of the best parts of my childhood and I'll never forget it. We all loved that show. Rural, country living was great!

[@user-ms4wq8iw8g]

I'm 57 , I've always loved Hee Haw. Greatest ever ❤️.

[@herbhouston5378]

You have no idea of the flood of memories that ran through my mind as I watched this.I laughed just the way I did when I first saw the program. All the amazing talent and the sense of family. It will always be one of my favorite shows...... Always. Thanks to all the people involved. To the ones no gone, I miss you. To the ones still here, I wish you well.

[@mrbr549]

+Herb Houston I couldn't agree more!

[@gilfaver362]

I don't miss my ex, but I sure do miss Hee Haw.

[@davecasey4341]

Did you stick her on a bus and thank God and Greyhound she's gone?

[@terryyork6401]

Keep practicing.... You 'll get one of em one day😁

[@bridgmjm]

I don't miss my ex either but she's still hanging around just like Hee Haw.

[@joyhead3631]

I still miss my ex....but my aim is getting better!!

[@joyhead3631]

Better yet....take your EX out tonight! One bullet oughta do it. (Jk)

[@bwanadave76]

"The magic in that show was in the editing" Bull! The magic in that show was family-friendly, wholesome, entertainment.

[@crackrat6166]

I will always love Hee Haw!!

[@lucken13]

Thanks for this! I grew up with Hee Haw......... God knows TV should go back to shows like this!!!!!!

[@good03boy]

Thomas Lucken I liked Hee Haw too. And, I'm Black.

[@lucken13]

Stephen Short :-) Stephen, I got some black friends who are very country!!! :-)

[@joshuacollins7470]

Thomas Lucken I have a character that might fit in well with what Hee Haw was. Apostle Moses John James is an edgy religious character. You, your friends, and others seeing this message might appreciate this character. Type in Apostle Moses John James on youtube search to view these videos

[@DRGAS339]

Thomas Lucken this makes me feel lold i rember watching this as a kid

[@lucken13]

Me to....

[@justinamarina3774]

My parents loved this show; we watched it every week. We still remember some of the sons they would sing and sing them in the car.

[@thedeucemonkey2331]

I was born and raised in The south Bronx NYC, I got to know another culture here in this country. I got to learn about country music, the comedy and their stars. Enjoyed this show so much. Miss that time so much.

[@SeldimSeen1]

I was in junior high when Hee-Haw premiered. It was the only show that my entire family dropped everything for and came together to watch. My Dad never let us miss it.

[@Maltsky3773]

Watched every week with my parents. A great show we could all enjoy.

[@bubbastill2040]

Pickin' & Grinnin': Buck:"Roy,does your wife get her beautiful blonde hair from her mother's side or her father's side?" Roy: "Neither one Buck,she gets her blonde hair from prox-side!"LMAO!

[@normbograham]

family time show. Tragic events around String Bean, and his wife, is something that will not be forgotten.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

My family as a whole wasn't that much into country music when I was growing up. But, we had "Hee Haw" on almost every week for years when I was growing up. What a sweet show.

[@GregBooneArtist]

One of the greatest shows ever! A real tribute to everything America is made of. Bring Hee Haw back!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Greg, I agree it was one of the best shows ever, but it would not cut it in 2018. There would not be enough killings, cussing, car chases, or just outright noise. Then there would be someone that would say that Junior was being made fun of or the farm animals on the show were being mistreated. To me Hee Haw was just a wholesome fun show. I miss how simple it really was and ALL the one liners that will never leave my mind. You can call me at BR549

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

I agree on the first part. But please don't bring it back, unless it's reruns of the original. I'm afraid it would never be as great as it was.

[@jrfontaine423]

No God Please Don't.

[@karllarmore8616]

I don't want to see a politically correct version of Hee Haw. It's better to see the old ones as reruns.

[@beccareul]

I grew up watching Hee Haw, and even though I’m not really a country music fan they were so good that I never wanted to miss it! Thanks for all the wonderful memories.

[@davidnorth3411]

Hee Haw was the event of the evening , in looking back as a young boy it was the high laughter as father and mother shouted , mom was a giggler, Dad was always a belly laugher . I can hear that joy to this day , thank you for the memories, truly .

[@williamhoward7121]

I have so many great memories watching hee haw with my parents and grandparents! It was an absolute must every week and we would travel to my grandparent's house and watch it with them quite often. It's one of the few times we all got together and formed some wonderful memories.

[@SpenceCurry]

All episodes should be made available on DVD. An American classic

[@mmclaugh08]

Great family entertainment. What a privilege to grow up in this time. Hee Haw, Laugh-in, variety shows... No messages, just good fun!

[@jmason2838]

Laugh - in was very subversive and very much was part of the lib agenda.. the 'party'🍹🍸🍷 , various drug'in' jokes🚬🚬 , they even did a whole skit about drug smuggling.. the liberal's variety / comedy show ..completely unlike 'Hee Haw' , which was actually the better show .. ( no musical performances on 'Laugh - In' ..the biggest drawback..) 'Hee Haw' was and is still completely way more entertaining.. .. .the two shows are as different as night and day.. selective memory?☺️😄

[@billr.1230]

I used to watch Hee Haw before I went out on Saturday evenings. i watch reruns today on the Circle Channel. Quality entertainment.

[@CharlesRBiggs]

An absolute classic and our family tradition every Saturday night in the 1970s. I miss you Mom and Dad.

[@nancystanley7450]

I LOATHE country music but I LOVED LOVED LOVED Hee Haw. One of the greatest shows ever! Thanks for the memories!

[@Timotheus157]

Always loved Hee Haw (HH). It was an iconic, funny, and very entertaining show. The HH girls in their "skimpy" country attire were yummy!

[@allenjones3130]

I liked Cathy Baker. When she sang a rare lead vocal, it was a treat! I also appreciate the fact that she wore jeans instead of skimpy dresses.

[@beverlyledbetter4906]

I loved that "pickin' and grinnin' skit. That was the highlight of the whole show!✌️

[@leftybass5860]

Saturday nights at 7, it was either this, or Lawrence Welk. Needless to say, I watched a lot of Hee-Haw.

[@CaliforniaEBRDude]

My great grandmother couldn't get enough of Hee Haw.

[@brentclanton1]

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful show; this was a part of my upbringing. Thanks for telling the "back story" to an American classic, "Hee Haw!"

[@michaelparks6863]

Outside of the morning news, I don't even watch TV anymore. I cancelled cable. The antenna is good enough for the news. TV has become awful. I miss TV that is worth watching more than once. Shows like this were truly special.

[@earlmelvin4635]

Michael Parks Amen, brother!

[@richardranke7878]

In my younger days I didn't see some shows-but now I realize that they were a lot better than I thought. These days the most regular things I see are reruns of older series.

[@stephenbrown9549]

Haven't watched t.v. in over 9yrs. Nothing to see.

[@Name-ps9fx]

Cable offers nothin’, and they charge hundreds for it! Haven’t had cable in 30+ years!

[@papasteve215]

True enough

[@tonidupont-mora1572]

I loved Hee Haw! My entire family watched it faithfully!

[@babybear19791]

I was watching it with my great-grandparents in Crenshaw, MS and it came out of Memphis, TN on WREG 3 CBS. I was 2 and 3 when I first watched it. I was also enjoying The Waltons in 1982-83. I miss those days. My great-grandmother made beautiful quilts, canned food/jelly/ jam. She was really good at cooking and sewing. My great-grandfather still had a garden every year and would play poker with his friends in the afternoon because he was retired. I had an advantage over many '80s children. Both parents were in the home and involved in my life. Hee Haw lead to me liking Country Music back to the 1920s and the Ryman Auditorium. I did order the Hee Haw Collection from Time-Life, but I would love to see all 500+ episodes released on DVD.

[@jamesallen5591]

I grew up watching that show. My favorite parts when they effed up reading the cue cards. And the babes.

[@JenniferMcMullenMusic]

Nice, brief look at the Hee Haw phenomenon, with many great Oklahoma artists such as Roy Clark, Vince Gill, Patti Page, Jana Jae, Becky Hobbs, and of course, my favorite, the fabulous "Queen of the House" Jody Miller...thanks, Oklahoma Historical Society, for the upload!

[@CindyKirby-lf8zy]

My Uncle was the technical director for Hee Haw I was at most of the tapings from age 7 to when they moved to the Opry House. Much of the set was stored in my grandmothers garage while they were moving. I would sneak in and play in it!!

[@quintas66]

When I was a kid, whenever someone told a corny joke, someone else would say, "Where'd ya get that joke? Hee Haw?" It was part of the American lexicon.

[@deejay8403]

Oh wow!!! I remember that from way back in the 70s!! I had forgotten all about it until I read your comment!

[@GettnBooted]

thanks so much for loading this I've always wanted to know the beginnings of the old show I grew up with.

[@GettnBooted]

MacAfee would not let me go to it. So I have to take a pass...too bad too it sounds just delightful. Maybe some other time. LOL.

[@whitetrashrepublican2726]

Hey grandpa... what's for supper?

[@chrissnyder3430]

WhiteTrashRepublican a Canadian goose, mashed taters, punkin pie, and coffee good to the last drop! Lol

[@marcdewey3848]

A Big Mac n Fries.

[@robertwalling9010]

@J Dial Yum, Yum!!!!

[@MidiPunk]

Mustard greens & possum innards.

[@honestbutugly]

@@MidiPunk that was beverly hillbillys dinner menu

[@blackdog.6398]

You know I was just talking about Laugh in .. I had this Laugh in jacket and everyone wanted it my Brother and I Both had one ,, finely in the year of 93 some one broke in and sole my jacket my longhorn clear acrylic Guitar 🎸 Broke my heart I’m still not right .....thank you for the years of love ,music , green bean , Roy, mini, all the rest of the show .....

[@tats5880]

That's gotta suck, I wonder if it was someone that might have known you? Sorry about your loss

[@pamlyles3255]

I really miss shows like this. We always had such good entertainment and we didn't have enough sense to appreciate it.

[@tomkat5626]

It's only 28 minutes long? It barely scratched the surface on the show's history.

[@bennielee691]

To anyone who hasn't seen it, I would like to recommend a book I found sometime back that goes into more detail about the Hee-Haw program. It is called "The Corn Was Green-The Inside Story Of Hee-Haw", by Mr. John Aylesworth. As I recall, it goes into much more detail than this brief documentary. I found it to be a very interesting and enjoyable read.

[@tednugent8501]

Always leave em wantin more.

[@jime386]

I saw Roy play Glen Campbells' guitar, while Glen was playing it. Roy was one of the top ten players

[@MrBizley45]

Grew up watching this show, didn't know it was in color until we watched at Grandpa's house, he had a color TV. Grew up on a dairy, Hee Haw on Saturday night and Church on Sunday morning, two constants in my little universe growing up.

[@stevej398]

I’m a rock and roller my whole life! But I loved Hee Haw and rarely missed an episode. Loved the beautiful women! I miss them all but I get to revisit with them here on KZbin!!!❤️