Roy Clark’s legendary comedic performance of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” The Jimmy Dean Show

Roy Clark’s legendary comedic performance of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” on The Jimmy Dean Show.

[@175IQLOSERS]

Roy Clark, one of the most talent musicians ever... That dude could play stringed instruments like they were part of his body...

[@grisslebear]

What you talkin' 'bout!!!... that ol' boy could tune & play a pot of cooked spaghetti.

[@unclegare9778]

What's really sad is the younger generations who never knew the man's gifted talent. Watched him on Hew Haw, along with Buck Owens, every Sunday night when I was growing up...

[@BrBill]

Saw him live in 1980, and he played over 20 different instruments in that show. Fantastic.

[@uncaboat2399]

@@unclegare9778 Don't sweat it. Every generation has great talents that eventually pass away that the younger generation will never know about (unless they watch these KZbin videos!) Let's just hope that the younger generations continue to produce talented people, and not just let themselves rot from the inside out.

[@robertsmith9096]

Could not agree with you more!

[@bobdanley2438]

The single most underrated guitar player in history. Possibly the best ever. And I'm not even a big fan. But greatness cannot be denied.

[@sylvrbullets]

You dam skippy

[@mauryd3444]

Roy Clark was many things, but never underrated. He was everywhere in the '60s and '70s and had his own 1,500 seat theater in Branson Missouri during the '80s.

[@richardneilan2392]

When he was in his early teens, Roy Clark, along with his dad, used to attend the almost weekly Saturday night parties at my grandparent's home in Oxon Hill, Maryland (his dad and my grandfather worked together at the Washington Navy Yard). There was always lots of good food (prepared by my grandmother) and country music, and by all accounts, Roy was a somewhat shy but very talented musician even then.

[@oldsalt7534]

Wow!

[@jaewok5G]

@@oldsalt7534 I agree … "wow"

[@michaeltaylor2270]

Wow wow wow wow.... wow! I'm taking it that you weren't around yet... any old movies or photos?

[@oldsalt7534]

I've probably been around a lot longer than you have. @@michaeltaylor2270

[@maryvoigt8763]

I was from the Eastern shore of Maryland to. My Dad knew him. Wish I could remember more. To many years ago

[@dennisalters702]

Incredible talent that he made to appear effortless like a kid being naughty. It reminds me of Dean Martin.

[@Hollylivengood]

Man, have you ever heard him play classical music? Actually, every style of music he can play. But I saw him playing a really complicated classical guitar piece like it wasn't anything.

[@tmatheson54]

No matter how many times I watch Roy play this it’s almost like watching it for the first time. He’s a class act! It’s one thing to be a master on guitar but then his timing, humor, stage presence and singing makes for a complete package!!!

[@tomf429]

Stomping your foot out of time while playing in time is very hard to do. Roy was a string master.

[@joshuawrightproductions]

💯% pure talent! One of the most underrated guitarist throughout the history of music.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@joshuawrightproductionsI remember him playing the most beautiful classical guitar piece when I was lucky to see him at his Theater in Branson Missouri.

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

One of THE most respected and beloved Musicians in the US if not the World. Even the heaviest of Rockers show respect and admiration for him.

[@yardsale781]

I "had" to watch hee haw when I was young with my parents. I look back at those times and thank God I had them with my parents and people like Roy Clark

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

I "had" to, also. Difference, is; thank Parents i did not/do not have to go to Church and/or be a member of the Cult of Christianity.

[@rocknewtonfilsterwilly7364]

@@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 Enjoy Hell, but you won't.

[@rhymeswithorange6092]

@@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 So instead you joined the cult of Atheism.

[@1982nsu]

Don't forget Buck Owens!

[@yardsale781]

@1982nsu Buck was the man. I'm a huge dwight fan, so I've gone back and listened to buck and now really appreciate it

[@ronniewatkins]

The most underrated musician ever!

[@steveperreira5850]

He was marvelous!

[@gromit346]

underrated by who exactly ? you mean his millions of fans?

[@peterdanis5331]

A master musical showman. 🎼

[@beatleographer_10-51]

Roy Clark was never given enough credit and praise for his guitar playing. He was one of the top guitarist in America.

[@hokep61]

Here in Tulsa, we were fortunate to have Roy around town for many years. Roy was a class act in real life....not just in front of the cameras.

[@johntabler349]

Can't say for sure but I bet Cash laughed the hardest of anyone

[@BadWebDiver]

Most likely. Cash does a sharp impression of Elvis in a KZbin video.

[@petemavus2948]

Most admirable multi talented Musician and Gentlemen who impressed me in so many ways while catching his show in Branson Missouri. He played many instruments, all forms of music and exuded love, joy and togetherness. May he RIP and his life and memory be a continued blessing to all. 💜

[@mary-annkucher4221]

I remember watching hee-haw as a kid. I'm not a country music fan, per se, but i always loved Roy Clark! Played with such ease. He was always having fun performing, and it was infectious!❤

[@ralphey8189]

Roy is simply 1 of the greatest ever. I wonder if we genuinely realized it back in the day.

[@dantrianni986]

More than a showman this guy was one of the best guitarists ever very very talented man

[@Brian-uy2tj]

Roy Clark was a hugely talented man with a good sense of humor.

[@revellhorton9002]

I'm really not into country music. But as far as the guitarist is concerned Roy Clark is a true master of the guitar and one of the best guitarists . I'm not a fan of country music but I do have my favorites I will go to a Willie Nelson concert just to hear on the road again. Roy Clark has always been one of my favorites along with Willie Nelson. R.I.P Roy .

[@badbiker666]

I used to think he was just "that guy from Hee Haw." Then I grew up. I put away childish things, including the notion that if a guy's on Hee Haw he can't also be an incredibly talented performer. I swear, there are very few people that can hold a candle to Roy Clark.

[@dawnlapka3782]

😂 Smoking whiskey and drinkin' big cigars. ❤

[@TEXASLOYAL]

I learned to play the guitar because of him, when I was 11 or 12 he came out with a book you could put stickers on the frets and learn chords, I’m 61 and still love playing my guitar

[@jaynedoe1959]

Ol' Roy, he could show you a thing or two. Perhaps one of the most underrated Guitarists there ever was. A really nice guy too. I was lucky to meet him back stage once.

[@erents1]

He’s having so much fun with that song, that’s what playing a guitar is all about…playing. Just playing around with the strings, having fun with it.

[@christhebrickman3796]

MAN,that Roy Clark was one of the best EVER !!!!!😂 Very fun to listen to and watch .

[@bryanbrowning5746]

Pure class act! Musical and comedic talents were one of a kind! RIP, Roy, thank you for bringing such joy to the world!

[@PC4USE1]

Roy clark ,an instrumental virtuoso,hidden behind his humor and the niche of C&W music of the early days of TV. He was funny and had the musical chops to back it up.

[@MovieMakingMan]

One of the best guitarists in all time! I always admired Roy Clark. When learning to to play guitar I would watch him for hours trying to figure how how he played.

[@michaeltaylor2270]

With his thumb on top.... and with a microphone and his foot. It's as simple as that.

[@aliasdandavisofficial]

I saw him in Branson when he was at least age 70, fronting what was basically a rockabilly band. The dude still had it. Very rarely shows up on any "best of" list. Criminal. One of the greatest American performers of any genre. But, if you're reading this - you probably know that.

[@bretttalbott7892]

One of the top three musicians ever born !!!!!!!

[@JEBavido]

It’s sweet to see he was on Jimmy Dean’s show since, years before, Dean fired him! Clark constantly showed up late for band practice, and Dean felt that no matter how great a talent, Clark should not think he could waste the other band members’ time by being late.

[@theresagomez2605]

What a goofball! I loved watching him on TV when I was a kid. I have a new appreciation for his musical talent today, but he still cracks me up!😂

[@caw7007]

And the nicest man I’ve ever met. I was front desk clerk at hotel he and the boys stayed at for the Missouri State Fair. Charming, kind, talented, and funny. 💖💐🙏

[@Oldag75]

Stevie Ray and Roy Clark -- the double Greatest of All Time.

[@Djm8520]

Roy was know for his clowning around and fantastic guitar picking, but when Roy got serious he could also sing: listen to ‘Yesterday When I Was Young’!

[@CissyBrazil]

A very very distinguished voice and what a guitar player. RIP Roy!

[@whiteorchid5412]

There are so many musicians I remember growing up in the 1960's and 70's I took for granted perhaps because I was just a kid and thats what kids do. But when I look at these old video clips I now realize how exceptionally talented they were.

[@kennyhagan5781]

This guy was as great a musician as any of the classical or rock fellas, and I have always given him big respect..... He was a hoot and will always be missed.

[@surfdocer103]

My guitar buds say he’s the best of all of them.

[@laserbeam002]

Roy Clark was an amazingly talented man. I miss all the greates that have passed on. The new generation of entertainers can't hold a candle to them. R.I.P Roy and thank you.

[@wadehm63]

💯

[@joyceibanez8207]

I actually laughed out loud. I remember seeing this when I was a kid. It's funnier to me now, for some reason, than it was back then. I loved Mr. Roy Clark. Thanks.😊

[@carolecarr5210]

I saw Roy in concert & looked to see who was playing with him, none. His 2 string was beyond belief.

[@roberteytchison556]

Always enjoyed Roy's performances. He always made them uniquely his. He always had a great sense of humor and made playing any stringed instrument look easy.

[@vickigonya9432]

He was amazing !!! So skilled. I watched him furiously play a very difficult piece on a 12 string acoustic guitar. Strings were breaking but it never sounded like he missed a note!!! He was funny too❤ I MISS HIM AND HIS MUSIC

[@davidstemmler1836]

Talented doesn't begin to describe him.

[@cherylrichards8951]

Saw Mr. Clark at a county fair one time. Consummate performer. Miss his humor and generosity.

[@marileemills7207]

Love to watch him play guitar. He was a solid entertainer. So gifted.

[@TastySurrealBowl]

They called him “Superpicker” for good reason. His comedic approach of the shy, nervous character in those days took a ton of guts to pull off on TV as he must’ve known some people wouldn’t even realize that it was a shtick. Seeing it now it was really hilarious and ahead of its time. That audience was way too subdued given what he was doing. Great stuff.

[@BadWebDiver]

Totally agree!

[@steveperreira5850]

Indeed, the city slickers were fooled!

[@deanframe9095]

Woah! Loved him since I was a baby! Raised on Roy Clark.

[@johngoold1218]

Such a wonderful entertainer. RIP

[@steve-175]

He was 1 of the top guitarist/ any string instrument he played. Yes, better than most top rock ones if not the best.

[@mitchellculberson9336]

Roy Clark was a comedic & musical genius. He filled HEE HAW with laughter.If Roy hadn't been on the show it would have collapsed without his genius.Buck Owen's would have ground it into the dust from lack of talent.

[@TTT-du6oj]

Roy was quite the character and musician 👍

[@EricSmith-er7dl]

My dad just loved him.

[@f1s2hg3]

Roy Clark hee haw the man that can play music on anything!

[@J_Kirch]

One of my favorite all time musicians! Wish there was an entertainer that could compete today. I'd never seen this performance... Thanks OP.

[@mackm7781]

As a kid i use to sit in the basement with my raggedy ann record player and listen to Roy for hours.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Roy Clark is a phenomenal guitar 🎸 player ‼️👍

[@openfiretactical]

What an incredible guitar player. 🎸 upstanding human being off the stage.

[@user-bl7ii2ug2l]

Used to watch Roy Clark on Hee Haw. Such a talented man. Great comedic timing. Very cool to see him perform before his time on that show.

[@mayormike]

One of the top guitarists of all time.

[@andrewbartczak5941]

Roy was one of the most accomplished of performers. A similar bit is Jerry Van Dyke, on the Dick Van Dyke show.

[@anombrerose6311]

I've watched him all my life since the live days of Louisiana Hayride, and never saw this. Wow. He's done a lot of great stuff.

[@waynechurch2981]

Pre-Hendrix guitar antics in country music style!! I love it.😂

[@StragglerTx]

Roy Clark invented heavy metal , what tha 🤘🏼

[@davidgibbs381]

Definitely the first to use the mic stand as a slide!

[@TheAcidbath]

A master musician doing a comedy routine that Tim Conway wishes he'd thought of. Good stuff.

[@bkmeahan]

Now I'm picturing Tim Conway doing the vocals along with Roy's comedic guitar playing. That would have been an instant classic.

[@madmonk9396]

He was far more talented that most people ever realized.

[@rodrigodezubiria2007]

Total musical genius

[@ernesthumphrey8502]

As a kid I loved his talent. Just made you feel so good. Thx. R.I.P.‼️

[@inacastillo340]

That man sure knew his way around a guitar! Way under recognized talent.

[@bw3506]

Never seen this before and it was funny. He was really young. That guy was one legit musician!

[@stevemartinez3556]

Roy was a very underrated guitar player.He could jam!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Never saw this. Very funny. Thanks for sharing, appreciate it 👍

[@duckmangooo7376]

Greatest guitarist.

[@sylvrbullets]

Hands down the best ever!

[@Grandpa_Moses]

One of the greatest ever to play any stringed instrument. As amazing he is on the guitar I think his fiddle playing might have been even better. Virtuoso with whatever he held

[@SeemsFutileNow]

Roy Clark is a top 5 of all time

[@rw0050]

*_Rest In Peace Roy_* *_Job Well Done, Sir_*

[@tjcav5558]

I love this one! You can see just how talented this guy was. I sure miss him, he was one of the greats!

[@brianwilson6403]

Don't remember what show he did it on, Hee Haw, Johnny Cash, something along those lines, but Roy absolutely shredded "White Lightning"!!! I would love to see that clip again.

[@user-tc3xn1hs6j]

Roy Clark was a quest on Johnny cash , hillbillies, and co star with Nick Owens on hee ha I even think he was on the ed Sullivan show.

[@davidgibbs381]

@@user-tc3xn1hs6j - Buck Owens.

[@johnbauman4005]

​@@user-tc3xn1hs6j*Buck Owens

[@joemendyk9994]

@@user-tc3xn1hs6j also guest on The Smothers Brothers.

[@paulsmith2960]

Just awesome 👍

[@danmar007]

I loved Roy Clark even before I started playing guitar.

[@richardmarinin8365]

A TRUE ENTERTAINER.....R.I.P. BUDDY

[@0017Bulldog]

Fantastic...No other word needed.

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I wish I had told him when he was alive just how much I appreciated his talent and screen personality.

[@rojostardarkstone3128]

Good thing someone had a cell phone to record it. ;-)

[@josephconard5210]

I saw him play the violin he was incredible at that too

[@robertguerrero8009]

Such a great talent, RIP Roy..

[@snakedoktor6020]

I'm old enough to have watched him when he was at the height of his fame. If he was at his prime right now, he would be one of the biggest stars on the planet. He was an amazingly talented man, and it's a shame that more people don't know it. RIP Roy. 😢

[@JDShellnut39]

That's what you call multi talented!

[@DS-bg9fl]

Roy Clark, GOAT

[@normanacree1635]

Forget the playing on this skit. His ability to capture an audience comes out on this one. A great musician but a great entertainer, also.

[@SaltySouthTexan]

Dude was quite possible the best musician of ANY genre of music

[@LB-ty6ks]

Loved Roy Clark. Thanks for this video.

[@CaliWaliDoDaDay]

My Pop would have loved this but I am sure he seen it back in the day. Lord I miss my Pop Thanks for the video Joshua, I needed that reflection time and to hear Pop laughing at Roy. God Bless Man

[@johnblegen1150]

Sorry I just found this but this was so AWESOME I grew up watching hee haw everyone on that show is legendary I so miss those times

[@DocZoidberg549]

I saw Him in concert. It was outstanding!!!!

[@brianshopsky]

He was the greatest at playing any thing

[@nickcastaneda203]

never knew he wrote the riff for footloose

[@joshuawrightproductions]

🤣🤣🤣

[@oapster7963]

Brings back fond memories. Him and Buck Owens had a lot of fun on the Buck Owens Show. And Hee Haw.