The Final Resting Place of Hee Haw's Junior Samples

There are some folks who will insist that the only genuinely funny bits on the classic television show Hee Haw belonged to Alvin "Junior" Samples. Come along as we visit the entirely appropriate resting place of the beloved county comedian and dedicated angler; and along the way you just might find out what his famous "BR-549" really stood for!
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[@phredpun4225]

I remember an interview of Junior where he was asked about where that phone number came from. He said that he went fishing one morning and he passed near by channel marker BR 5 and it popped into his head that it sounded a lot like a phone number and added the 4 9 to it. Later on when they were working on the script for Samples Sales he remembered the number and they used it in the skit. Now everyone knows.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you!

[@michaelrochester48]

Actually, BR stood for Brenda Reese a friend of the television show hee haw

[@greasysidedown1]

During the Cold War I was stationed with a cavalry regiment in northern Bavaria. My squadron patrolled the East German and Czechoslovakian borders with helicopters. We had a combination of tactical and contingency plans that used various rally points to meet back up should things go wrong and we needed to regroup. There was a radio station operated by the Bayerische Rundfunk, initials BR, on frequency 549 and we had a radio that also had a pointer. The transmitter's location was one of these rally points and was given the codename Junior's Car Lot. The call would come, "Rally, Junior's!" and off we would go.

[@Joecms]

That’s awesome. Go Army

[@BonedaddyToo]

It's amazing how much impact Junior's trademark from that little show has had on culture! Thanks for stopping by and reminding us 🙂

[@dalehood1846]

@@BonedaddyToo I was in the Navy on a destroyer, the USS BLANDY DD-943 IN 1974 and 1975. I hung around with some guys, one of them the guys called "redneck". His last name was Clark. After he left the ship, I later learned is was Roy Clark Jr.!!! Stay safe and GOD bless everyone.

[@dennyussery1021]

I was stationed in Amberg and patrolled the Czech border on camp may and Reed. Went to camp Hoff once.

[@larrypate2683]

My father was stationed in Germany and ran the east Germany and Czech border also

[@larryrowe5259]

My favorite samples joke: Lulu says " junior, you never pay me no compliments " Junior thought for a few seconds and gave her one. "Lulu, you know for a fat gal , you sure don't sweat much "

[@BonedaddyToo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dennislucas8745]

That was my Mothers favorite joke . I remember her telling it to her sisters . They all laugh for a while . .

[@iflyfa18s]

I had the pleasure of meeting Junior Samples in the late 70s. Very personable. BR-549.

[@BonedaddyToo]

He was apparently a lot of fun in person too. Thanks for stopping by.

[@samgrant2403]

I used to play bass with a lot of country artist and Hee Haw was GREAT to do. The show only taped 2 months out the year and they treated the artist and band GREAT. You can never forget.....HEEE HAWWW.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, Sam. Much appreciated.

[@45auto82]

I always remember HeeHaw with fondness. I was a young USAF Enlisted man when I was stationed at one of my bases and we always loved watching the show when it came on, as we worked 24 hour shifts every other day. Made the day go by just a little easier knowing we’d be laughing later. Rest well, Jr.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for dropping by.

[@KarmicSalt]

It originated with the International Harvester BR-549 engine which was used in larger farm trucks. It was a Broad-Ringed (BR) 549 Cubic Inch monster of an engine.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you!

[@jeanlawson9133]

Perzactly ❤

[@Notthisguyeither]

Those old 549's were absolute beasts. I ran one in a 59 International 190. 5 speed main box 3 speed auxiliary no power steering

[@stephenperretti8847]

If you get a chance to see the "This Is Your Life" program telling the story of Junior's life do it. He cries throughout the entire program. He was so sincere in his reaction to seeing friends and family. I laughed and wept with him! A genuine and good person.

[@BonedaddyToo]

He sure was beloved here in his home town. I'll look for the "This is Your Life" episode. Thanks for stopping by, Stephen.

[@markmills344]

@@BonedaddyToo The episode number is YLS016, and it was filmed in May of 1971. I can't find a way to view it, if you discover a way, please PM me.

[@fredkeele6578]

​@@markmills344 I'm gonna try to see if I can watch it. Looks like IMDb has it, but I'll have to add the app to see.

[@JoeDonFan]

Thank you for the memory. I watched it when it was first aired, and, yes, he cried throughout the entire episode.

[@bethhammer1964]

I’m also of this generation. Some favorite memories are of shows such as Beverly Hillbillies, Lawrence Welk, The Grand Ole Opry, and Sunday nights Disney, Petticoat Junction and of course Green Acres. Yep, I’m that old! Lol

[@BonedaddyToo]

I still watch all those same shows every chance I get! Thanks for watching this one, Beth.

[@elizabethhenthorn8570]

Youngsters just don't have quality shows nowadays.

[@sherrysharp4464]

Don't forget Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

[@deweyeverhart3118]

Me too!

[@victornelson6016]

Hee Haw was also on in my family's home every Saturday night. My brother was the reason, 'cause he always was and always will be a huge country fan. When each Hee Haw cast member dies, it's like losing family, even to this day. My favorite Junior Samples joke was, 'I crossed the road without lookin'. Whad'ya get? Runned over!'

[@BonedaddyToo]

Junior was and is appreciated here in his hometown. Thanks for visiting him with us and sharing about the classic TV show.

[@PatchesandPotholes]

I used to love that show. I automatically started singing “ where, oh where, are you tonight” 🎶

[@BonedaddyToo]

😁 I think everyone I knew remembered all the words to that little tune back in the day! Thanks for watching this one.

[@PatchesandPotholes]

I think I’m showing my age.😆

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@PatchesandPotholes 😁

[@steventrosiek2623]

@@PatchesandPotholes me too

[@jockellis]

Who quit singing it? I still do.

[@jeepcj3b436]

You made us all laugh - one of the greatest gifts to mankind. Rest in Peace Junior Samples.

[@tlb2732]

For years in my childhood, I'd walk across the street and spend saturday nights at my grandparents' house. Our evening entertainment usually consisted of a dish of Heavenly Hash ice cream as we sat down to watch TV. Granny would be crocheting or piecing a quilt by hand in her favorite chair. Papaw would be in his yellow chair with his feet up on the ottoman, which we always called a hassock back then. He'd drift off to sleep periodically. I do that now at 60, and I'm reminded fondly of him. Hee Haw was always our main show. Papaw loved Junior Samples and he'd laugh and repeat the BR549. Carol Burnett was our 2nd favorite. Other shows mixed among them were The Jeffersons, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, and The Lawrence Welk Show. Then I would awake Sunday morning to the wonderful aroma of bacon or sausage frying and coffee percolating. I'd crawl out of bed and spend very special times with Papaw in the kitchen. I learned so much from him. His cooking breakfast every morning was his very personal way of saying thank you to Granny for decades of waking up first before him and the children, and cooking breakfast and packing lunches for everyone. When he retired, he willingly took over the job. And he'd go to great pains to make everything the best it could be for Granny. Having owned and operated a small neighborhood store for many years, he had friends who'd supplied him with great local products in high demand back then. He'd drive for miles into the country to get hand churned butter, hand cured meats, local honey in the comb, fresh cream, and homemade apple butter. In addition, he kept a garden and an orchard. He'd slice fresh vine ripe tomatoes and serve one of the many jams, jellies, and preserves Granny would make from the orchard or from roadside berry picking. It was a meal fit for a king and it wasn't served till Granny came to the table. We'd enjoy the memorable experience, then dress for church. I honor him now that I do almost all cooking in our home since retiring. I prepare Sunday dinner for our whole family including our 3 grown children and our grandchildren. Like Papaw Fred, I too take pains to get the best ingredients I can find. I pay attention to the favorite dishes and drinks of each family member. I strive to have everything prepared and laid out so that when we return from church, our kids can relax, eat together, and rest after a hard work week without having to cleanup. Then carry leftovers home for lunch on Monday. I always prepare extra food for that purpose. One particular thing I learned from Papaw serves me well. I use the fewest dishes and utensils possible while cooking, and wash each one as I finish with it instead of dealing with a whole sink full of dishes after a meal. My grandkids also call me Papaw. A grand title it is indeed. I wish all kids today could have the wonderful childhood me and my brothers had. There is no substitute for family. Too many parents now are too pre-occupied with their own pleasures to give that wonderful gift to their children.

[@BonedaddyToo]

I miss those days. Thank you for sharing yours (I teared up some reading it). Thank you for stopping by our channel too.

[@martinkenyon9604]

Yeah it kinda got to me too.

[@Batmandabomb]

sounds a lot like myself Im 60 too.. everything you said,, even down to the Applebutter

[@dalehood1846]

@tlb2732, Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts and memories. Sounds wonderful. Not much of my family left, all scattered and busy. You were truly blessed to have those times with your family. All the best and may God bless.

[@Lcalvert66]

I use to watch Hee Haw with my dad when I was young. Loved all the cast members and junior Samples was a favorite. Yes! The BR549 I still jokingly throw it in conversations sometimes!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving this one a look!

[@Joecms]

I still say it to. Young fellas don’t know what it means. Lol

[@countrydrummergirl7581]

Junior was my favorite on Hee Haw. I remember watching him growing up. He will always be remembered. BR549 RIP JUNIOR. Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@capt.tripps]

I think of that BR549 every day! Amazing how much a person retains from childhood. Great video!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, Captain!

[@larryferguson3387]

Salute, Junior was a delightful person. Simple, Funny, and Honest.

[@terrymauk7370]

I grew up watching a great and wholesome show. This has helped me through out my life. God bless junior

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving it a look!

[@wayne00k]

I'm just a few breaths older and I share your clear memory of gathering around the TV to watch Hee Haw with Jr. and his crazy stories. We would gather as an extended family with the older ones sitting on sofas and stuffed chairs while us kids would be laying on the linoleum floor. Winter would be cold as ice with a brisk draft from under the front door. In summer that smooth cool floor would be a blessing to lay on. But no matter the season 3, sometimes 4 generations would be laughing together with Jr.'s antics and thin sly smile. Thanks for the video

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for the memories; and for dropping by, Wayne.

[@fredsalter1915]

Bonedaddy I agree. I'm 54 and when I was a tot, Hee Haw was a mainstay. He didn't get a whole lot of camera time, but Junior always cracked me up with his fumbling of his lines!!!! God bless the OG's!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank goodness for reruns. And Thanks for stopping by.

[@RaginEagle]

I remember him well and he was my favorite. I was 24 when he passed and I was heart broken. One of my fondest memories while I was growing up. I loved HeeHaw. RiP Junior. BR549

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for checking it out, Larry.

[@IRgEEK]

I was just thinking BR549 and found your post. Thank you for sharing.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@TalesoftheTeknohillbilly]

To this day, I'm a HUGE Hee-Haw fan! String Bean is from right up the mountain from me, and they have a festival in his honor. Junior's story is pretty amazing. My favorite car lot sketch was when he was had come to have a German car and said "It'll be ready to drive right off the lot as soon as somebody tells us where the gas filler is." GREAT video!

[@BonedaddyToo]

There is some network that has been playing Hee Haw reruns lately, and we have been eating it up! Thanks for going to visit Junior with me!

[@TalesoftheTeknohillbilly]

@@BonedaddyToo It is the Cowboy Sings channel? I love it! I have a few Hee Haw DVDs, and I was so thankful to find that channel. When I was little, we were about the only ones in the family that had a TV or could get a signal, so our house was always packed on Saturday nights with everyone watching Hee Haw. LOL

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@TalesoftheTeknohillbilly The network is "Circle". I think it's owned by the same company that runs the Grand Old Opry. It also plays Grand Old Opry and Beverly Hillbillies too 😁

[@TalesoftheTeknohillbilly]

@@BonedaddyToo That sounds like my kinda channel! Throw in some Green Acres and I'd be in heaven!!

[@johnaddis1022]

Where oh where are you tonight why did you leave me here all alone!!! That was a fun show, miss it much!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you for checking us out.

[@dennistate5953]

MOST Impressively potent & personal presentation on a topic of genuinely touchstone centrality to a culture not quite yet gone! Thank you Good Sir!!!❤❤❤

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@The_Dudester]

When he was doing the used car sales pitch and the audience was laughing, Junior had this look on his face like he didn't know what they laughing about. That look made me laugh so hard and so much that tears were streaming down my cheeks.

[@BonedaddyToo]

😁

[@jimmydcap]

Even the out takes were histaricle.

[@matthewgray469]

I know what you mean, plus he was holding that sign

[@bonniebrown6960]

I didn't know he was from Ga. and I didn't know he was buried here. I loved Hee Haw too. My family I have been to Lake Lanier many many times. Thank you for sharing this video. I'll always remember this.

[@garyshields2734]

He was from the Lanier Area. There is a MAJOR Highway in that country called Samples Road. I think his father was a doctor. It was named for him. Jr was related somehow.

[@garyshields2734]

See my other comment

[@TreeTop9]

Yeah he was one of my relatives. I never met him though. I think he was my grandfather's cousin. I didn't see that side of the family much.

[@garyshields2734]

@@TreeTop9 Loved Junior. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGqpq4merJ2SmLs

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

@@garyshields2734 Wasn't he born in Cumming, Georgia? I know he was born in Georgia. He died in 1983 at age 57.

[@petermartinez5573]

Junior always was one of my favorite Hee Haw characters. May he rest in peace.

[@BonedaddyToo]

🙂

[@safetymikeengland]

I flew on a helicopter once, with a phone in it. The phone was BR-549.

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@safetymikeengland Sweet! 😁

[@LuckyDawgProductions]

That was cool to see the grave of Junior Samples. Watched him on HeeHaw. Expected to see BR549 somewhere on his market. Thanks for sharing, Mike.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks so much for watching it!

[@kutzbill]

I had an Uncle that was Junior's Doppelganger. He looked and talked like Junior, but his name was Jimmy Porter, and he lived his whole life in Ipava Illinois. His land was just over 300 acres, and had 5 stocked ponds on it. I would cut firewood there, and he was always happy to see you when you got there. He had been a farmer all his life, and I loved to just sit and talk with him. I was always amazed at his observations and how he could figure things out. I miss him a lot. Rip Uncle Jimmy and Junior. I look forward to the day I can just set between you two, fishing, and listen to you talk. Thanks for posting.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Sometime memories are the only things that can keep a body going. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[@georgiaghia]

I lived in Cumming from the age of 5 to 8 off of Nuckolls Rd. We used to drive by this old house, one of the clap board shacks with an old wooden front porch... Can't remember exactly where it was, but Junior was often sitting out front in a wooden rocking chair and he always waited at us as we drove by. I also grew up watching HeeHaw on Saturday nights with the family. Thanks for stirring up some good memories my brother.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, David.

[@JudithElizabeth67]

What a fitting and beautiful resting place! Truly loved the lake! I have never watched the show but I have heard about it! This is such a wonderful remembrance of a local celebrity! And so young! 🙁 Rest In Peace Junior Samples! 🙏🏼 🤗💙💫🕊

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me, Judith!

[@courtneyy4559]

My grandparents loved Hee Haw, I hadn't thought about it in years, thanks for the memories you stirred and the great video!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for coming along, Courtney!

[@Criticalthinker0515]

I remember watching the show when I was a kid my parents would visit my grandparents and we would watch i remember the price tag on the hat such great memories and great times for me.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Would be nice to go back to then every now and then. Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@storyhasit3648]

We used to love to watch Hee Haw as Family. This brings back fond memories of Junior, Lulu, Buck and the cast! Beautiful cemetery!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for visiting it with me, Karen!

[@angelacritters]

What a beautiful wall for the cremated remains. That is sad, three internments in one day. Well "hey thar' Junior". What would Saturday night have been with without HeeHaw. Junior Samples was one of a kind. Such a peaceful resting spot being by that lake. I can't believe that my uncle that lived in Cummings never told me that Junior was there. BR 459 🐟 🐠 🎣 Yes, I believe it stands for BaldRidge. Makes perfect sense. Enjoyed this so much .

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for coming along, Angela!

[@thatsmytwocents4372]

Uhhhhhh, that big wall is for caskets. Cremations go inside the chapel or kiosks strewn around outside the chapel building usually. Some people don’t want to be put in the cold dark ground & can’t stand the thought of being buried. I’m one of them. I worked 4 a cemetery years ago.

[@angelacritters]

@@thatsmytwocents4372 that makes sense because of the size of the wall. Thanks for the information.

[@Ronnie-oh5ew]

Junior Samples & Jerry Clower we're the Best of the Best, back then !! They are truly mist...😮😢😂😊

[@BonedaddyToo]

I was just thinking about Jerry the other day. The barber when I was a boy played his comedy albums in the shop 😃. Thanks for stopping by.

[@medicbabe2ID]

​@BonedaddyToo I named one of my dogs June in honor of Jerry Clower. I had most if not all of his albums and still love listening to him. Still haven't memorized all the Ledbetter clan, though 😂

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@medicbabe2ID Can't find much funny comedy that is also clean these days. Miss Jerry too. Thanks for dropping by!

[@angelfears1412]

Junior Samples is my 2nd Cousin. My mom's family name is Samples. I love that I found this!!!!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you so much for stopping by and giving the video a look!

[@angelfears1412]

@@BonedaddyToo ur welcome! Now I can tell my mom where Junior is buried and show her this video! She will be so happy cuz she loves to know all about our family. It's her dad's side of the family

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@angelfears1412 You made my day 🙂

[@CrazyArt-r5e]

Loved Junior. Miss him and his humor. What a treasure he was. ❤

[@BonedaddyToo]

We sure love him here in his hometown! Thank you for giving us a look.

[@jimmydcap]

Love Hee Haw. JR was one of my favorites. He wa sso darn funny just being himself.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Completely agree here, James. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Chicken_Wing91]

The show had changed by the time i was born but i still love to watch the older episodes. Aside from Junior i also loved hearing what Grandpa was making for supper

[@BonedaddyToo]

"Hey Grandpa! What's for supper?" 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@Rick-if5zb]

I live in Cumming, Georgia and grew up watching Hee Haw and Junior Samples. I also worked with Junior's granddaughter and her husband. They were in landscaping. I also got to be friends with Junior's son. It's sad that I never got to meet Junior Samples, but knowing his family was a blessing.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Have only ever heard the nicest of things about the family. Thanks for dropping by the channel, Neighbor.

[@Rick-if5zb]

@BonedaddyToo I knew the Samples family personally, especially Junior's granddaughter April. She used to talk about how most women who had a famous last name (Samples) would hyphenate their last name with their married name. But after hearing why she couldn't, I understood. April married a guy ( a personal friend of mine) named Chris Cox, so the hyphenated name wouldn't be appropriate.

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@Rick-if5zb 🤣🤣🤣 Yep. Best to leave that one alone!

[@Rick-if5zb]

@@BonedaddyToo It's a story that had to be told, as it was from her own mouth I heard that story. Also, she said in real life, her granddaddy (Junior) was a mean man. He was portrayed to me by his own son (April's father) to be mean as well.

[@ifga16]

I had a shipmate aboard USS Nimitz, 1979-1982 whose initials were BRS. A Texan, he had a down home drawl so he was nicknamed BR 549 in tribute to Junior.

[@BonedaddyToo]

😁

[@woodandwheelz]

It's always fun finding another KZbinr from your same town. Great Video. Hee Haw was a family favorite for my family when I was a kid too. We camp on Lake Lanier often.

[@BonedaddyToo]

We're over in Eagle Creek Shores! Thanks for giving us a look.

[@woodandwheelz]

@@BonedaddyToo Wow, I may have seen you and never knew it. LoL. We shop at Market place a lot. Mainly the Walmart Lowes side. Izumi's has the best sushi in our opinion. Ask for the waitress Wiwi (we we), she's the best. If you like sushi that is. I've been checking out your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidponseigo8811]

I watched it with my grandparents when I stayed with them out in the country in North Louisiana. Great memory.

[@BonedaddyToo]

We looked forward all week to Saturday night TV. Thanks for giving us a look.

[@bruceabbott3941]

BR549 also has an automotive connection. International once built a very large gasoline V8 for their trucks; it had a displacement of 549 cubic inches, and was available with an optional turbocharger. The pistons were designed with extra-large compression rings to handle the boost of the turbo, and were fitted to the non-boosted versions as well. The engine thus received a prefix designating that it used the 'broad rings', and the design was advertised as the International BR549...

[@BonedaddyToo]

I had never heard this before. Thanks very much for sharing it here! And thanks for dropping by too.

[@higgme1ster]

Junior Samples was more than a local celebrity. BR549 is stuck in the heads of everyone of an age.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Agreed! Thank you for stopping by.

[@badgerrrlattin35]

I've WONDERED about BR549! Thanky for clearing that up for me, Bonedaddy.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for dropping by!

[@CeruleanTalon1]

I grew up loving watching Hee Haw with my family!

[@BonedaddyToo]

It sure was a show the entire family could enjoy. Thank you for giving us a look.

[@plaiddad276]

Hee Haw and Carol Burnett, yup remember those days well. Lawrence Welk was another Saturday night program quite popular, especially in the Midwest where I grew up. Those were the days when our country was still our country, sure miss those times.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Lawrence Welk was "wonnerful, wonnerful" 😁. I miss having a limited menu of TV. Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@slimcatandme]

Very nice leaving a fishing lure. What great memories of Her Haw as a kid watching every week. The bird's geese have a nice protected habitat at the lake.

[@easttexan2933]

I use BR549 at least a couple times a year in pranking people. I will always remember HeeHaw and Jr Samples. Thanks for sharing this. Excellent.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you for giving us a look!

[@IanYGath]

I always remember “Samples Car Sales” on HeeHaw. Thanks for sharing this my friend. 🙂👍🏻

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for watching, Ian!

[@IanYGath]

@@BonedaddyToo Always a pleasure. 🙂

[@jennifermurphy899]

I loved Hee Haw We watched it every Saturday night eating popcorn. I still like to watch the reruns on KZbin. He died too soon.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Saturday nights felt a lot warmer and friendlier back then 🙂. Thank you for stopping by!

[@woofkary]

I’m from India, haven’t had the pleasure of watching the show. The cemetery is beautiful. A big thumbs up 👍 and Paw5 🐾

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrycannon570]

I'm 72 years old and we also watched Heehaw every Saturday night. Only black and white TV but they made smiles every weekend for many. I agree BR549 is well known by most all my age. I always loved listening to Buck Owens and still do. One of my favorites by Buck was "Made in Japan" and the all famous "Under your spell again" i still listen to Buck to this day and he has been gone a long long time. Thanks for bringing us along and for honoring Junior Samples.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you very much for stopping by; and for reminding us of the gifted musician that was Buck Owens. We appreciate it.

[@amandabrierleyakamandysmag609]

Great Story of a great man. That was lovely of you to leave a fishing lure in memory of Junior. Take Care Mandy ❤🤗❤

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks, Mandy! And thanks for coming along! ❤❤

[@kevinwiley6376]

Yep, same, Saturday nites our family would gather round the tube, we loved the 🎵.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, Kevin.

[@Time2getgoin]

My favorite show in that era. Buck Owens is from Bakersfield Ca. where I lived as a youngin' "On the streets of Bakersfield" I was in my first year of high School when Hee Haw first aired. I remember they canceled it on local TV after only a few years because it was to rural-country. All of may favorite artists passed through this show. Thanks for sharing this piece of fact. Yes I always wondered about the BR-549. I just assumed it was the phone number. But, that is a good theory.🙏👍big like 38---Kornfield Kounty must be in Georgia😉😊

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me! I appreciate it.

[@homebuiltedmmachines9471]

I worked at a radio station in Statesville N.C. and Junior Samples came in for a visit. He was GREAT to talk to. What you saw on Hee Haw was the real Junior, the real deal.

[@BonedaddyToo]

More and more a rare quality. Thanks for stopping by!

[@TimtheRedBot]

Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing👍👍👍

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for visiting, TIM!

[@paulis7319]

Well this just answered a question I never thought to ask. Pretty cool to know the origin of BR-549. If someone had told me it was a prototype Browning rifle that never hit production, I probably woulda believed them. lol

[@BonedaddyToo]

😁 Thanks for stopping by!

[@paulis7319]

@@BonedaddyToo You're welcome!

[@kawasakiz76]

Great video!! My Grandmother was a Samples and her and Jr. were 1st cousins. In fact, she is buried in the same cemetery. In the garden of peace I do believe. Her name is Rooney S. Holloway with the S standing for Samples. She was my dad's mother and him and all of his side of the family live in Cumming and Dawsonville. I never knew he was buried there. I was always told he was buried on his property somewhere. This is great to know! Thank you!!

[@BonedaddyToo]

The Samples name is on roads, buildings, cemeteries and more hereabouts. The family is genuinely loved and spoken of in the kindest of terms by everyone in the area. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing your family connection!

[@LEDRavecom]

@@BonedaddyToo In Kansas, I know a guy whom I met as he was driving West on US36, stopping to pray at every town along the way. I met him the day he stopped in my town and, me, being from Nashville, noted his Southern accent, introduced myself and asked where he was from. His name is Samples, and he was from Cumming, GA. I knew of Junior’s hometown so I asked this young pastor Samples if he was related, and he said yes, they were cousins, but he did not know Junior personally. I didn’t ask further, but I assume Junior had died before this man was born or when he was very young.

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@LEDRavecom There are still a few Samples folks living here today; some not far from my home. Thanks for stopping by and telling us of some traveling members of the family.

[@kristahewett7080]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Samples when I was about 8 yrs. old in Orlando, FL in 1969 or 1970. My parents really enjoyed Hee Haw and we all watched it every week. A new car lot was opening and Junior was the celebrity attraction. He was very kind, but a little bit shy. He of course was asked to say "BR549". I will always remember that day.

[@BonedaddyToo]

I had a similar experience meeting Buford Pusser at a car dealership around the same time. Don't see free celebrity appearances much anymore. Thanks for sharing yours, and for stopping by.

[@StaciesCountryCooking]

This was nice seeing and the history. Thank you for sharing it with us. Have a great day.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving it a look, Stacie!

[@ZippyThePinhead]

You & I are approximately the same age, and your Saturday nights sound a lot like mine. 😁 We used to watch both Hee Haw & Carol Burnett too, until I got older & music became my obsession. I'd spend my time in my room listening to that God forsaken Rock & Roll. 😂 However Junior was hilarious, and we all got a kick out of him, and what you pointed out about BR-549 makes a lot of sense. RIP Junior, you left us too soon. ❤

[@BonedaddyToo]

I miss those days more and more often as the years go by. Thanks so much for visiting our channel. We appreciate it!

[@adventuresofmoonman]

I’m much to young to have watched it in it’s prime, but I enjoy reruns regularly :). Great video mike

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving it a look, MoonMan!

[@christjesusordainedministr2099]

Yes, I remember fondly. Great remember who & when. Thanks

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

Very interesting. Hee Haw was my dad’s favorite show

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for checking out this episode of our show!

[@toddbonin6926]

I loved this. I remember when Junior died. I was just a kid, but I was so sad. Through the magic of television, he’d become a member of the family. Thanks for this tribute.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, Todd!

[@waistgunner3930]

We always, always watched HeeHaw; it came on Saturday nights at 7pm; we never missed it. Junior did a super job as a member of the "Culhanes", but his best -no doubt- was playing the car salesman (BR549 sketch). We used to get up in front of class in 1st grade and sing "where oh where are you tonight" ... (this was when HeeHaw had first started); I also had a HeeHaw lunch box.

[@walterdiesch]

I was raised in Florida, but I moved up to Northern Georgia in Jackson County and the ZIP Code here is 30549 and it always reminded me of BR 549 so I think of it often and I loved Junior Samples and that show

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by the channel. Much appreciated.

[@badapple65]

I love your description of what the Hee Haw cast meant to you. I believe that every one needs a grave with marker. It records that they were here. Your video is testament of that. I’ve noticed the growth in popularity of ashes spread in nature, in a lake or ocean. But no physical grave for the departed. At least in my neck of the woods. Recently a family member passed away and their wish for their ashes to be sprinkled into an area River. We halfway obliged, with the other half interned in the family plot, engraved stone on order. The family members that remain all decided the same fate for ourselves with different places we want half our atoms to go but with the rest in the plot. Leave our “Mark” behind.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Already have my marker planned out! 🙂

[@garymccarver5006]

I already have my head stone installed at my plot, one less thing for my kids to do.

[@gary3696]

I was fortunate enough to meet Mr Samples and grew to be acquainted with him as I was the night manager at the hotel next to where he would appear when in Cocoa Beach. Truly a very pleasant and Godly man, overalls and all. He really made your day even in the 5 min it took to get him checked in and to his room..btw, I was too young to go to the club and see his show.

[@BonedaddyToo]

It's always makes me feel good to hear stories like this about famous people I like. Thank you for sharing it and thank you for stopping by.

[@fralinsandfriends]

We loved Hee Haw. Junior was always so fun. They were all fun. 😀👋💖

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stepping back in time with me, Glenda!

[@Bobcat1950]

When writing the car sales skit they had the number 549. A friend of theirs suggested the BR (Brenda Reese).

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you for the information! And thank you for dropping by.

[@GalaxyIsADork]

Hee Haw was always one of my childhood memories😔

[@teresahall4247]

Thanks for the memories of childhood. HeeHaw & Carol were staples with my family too. Junior was a favorite of mine along with Miss Minne Pearl. It’s nice to be able to virtually pay my respects to someone that gave me so many laughs. BR549 is just apart of so many folks vocabulary it’s a joy to know where it probably came from. I can definitely see a fisherman using that as a shout out to his favorite fishing spot. My Grandpa was a commercial fisherman before TVA but he never stopped pulling in those whopper catfish. His brother (93) wants to be cremated and I’m to take him to his honey hole on the Tennessee River. Again Thank You

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, Teresa.

[@lmrcollins]

This is one of the best! I loved Hee Haw, always wanted to meet Buck Owens. I have a couple old VCR tapes of recorded episodes! Thanks for this beautiful tribute to Jr., and for showing us that gorgeous cemetery! ❤️👍🏼👌🏼

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for coming along, Lily! I appreciate it.

[@joejeffers2406]

I remember Saturday night as well Mike he Hall Adam 12 emergency Carol Burnett what great times and memories thanks for taking us along my man

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me, Joe!

[@sanderaadams4991]

I knew Roy personally , he was a great man, loved his Junior stories

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@fredkeele6578]

Surely Junior wouldn't have given his secret fishing spot on national TV. Lol. His tag line is a staple in my memory. The world was definitely a better place with junior in it.

[@BonedaddyToo]

His name and legacy are still pretty big in our little town 🙂. Thanks for giving us a look.

[@terrallputnam7979]

Junior Samples was one of my favorite characters on HeeHaw. People around the country made fun of the cast and Tennesseans in general. We didn't care, and they laughed all the way to the bank!

[@BonedaddyToo]

We Southerners have a talent for that 😁

[@ilanamillion8942]

Everyone watched HeeHaw even if they never wanted to admit it. It was unabashedly corny but the characters were great and it was content to be what it was and simply entertain people.

[@BonedaddyToo]

@@ilanamillion8942 Thanks for giving us a look.

[@mattleinhauser9166]

I loved this show so much. And for the ones that have gone home to the Lord. RIP my brother and sister I'll see you someday, God bless 🙏❤

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving our tribute a watch, Matt. Appreciated.

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

Haaa! First! We watched Hee Haw every Saturday night at 8:00 growing up! Awesome! ❤️

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for visiting memory lane with me!

[@mrbr549]

Thanks for showing where Junior is at rest. As you can probably tell, Hee Haw was one of my favorite TV shows. RIP Junior.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving it a look!

[@TheJourneyAwaits]

I remember watching Hee Haw with my parents.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Those were good years. Thanks for watching this episode.

[@gregoryblackwell235]

When I was a kid my grandparents had a large lakefront estate on Lake Lanier off Pilgrim Mill Rd just outside Cumming. Whenever I stayed with them in the summer we'd always start the morning with breakfast at Jack's Restaurant just across the street from Otwell Ford in Cumming. From time to time Junior Samples would come in for breakfast as well and he'd always speak to me. He was a nice man with a huge heart who loved a good biscuit.

[@BonedaddyToo]

No one hereabouts ever has an unkind word to say about him. Thanks very much for sharing this.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Loved Hee Haw. We grew up on it. Don’t tell my husband, but I had a crush on the twins. Cool story.

[@angelacritters]

🤣🤣🤣 I loved the twins, they were so funny.

[@BonedaddyToo]

The Hager twins! I won't tell a soul 😁

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

😂😂😂Yep. Them.

[@Reversibleband]

There are dozens of our Samples relatives buried in Cumming/Forsyth County. Supposedly, some of the graves were covered when they built Lake Lanier and are still there.

[@AmandaRhodes1993]

LOVED him and miss Hee-Haw SO MUCH!!! If today things were more like they were then the world would be a MUCH better place!

[@BonedaddyToo]

Agreed! Thanks for stopping by, Amanda.

[@AmandaRhodes1993]

@@BonedaddyToo No thank you for keeping this precious man's memory alive ❤️❤️❤️

[@howabouthetruth2157]

That was a really great analogy of a typical night watching TV my friend. We did the same thing too. I'm 60 yrs old now. My dad used to get tickled to death with Junior Samples every time Junior would mess up his lines on Hee Haw. He was the main reason my dad watched it.

[@BonedaddyToo]

I miss those days. Thanks for dropping by.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@BonedaddyToo You and me both. Thanks for making this video, I really enjoyed it.

[@033randy]

His daughter passed away a couple of weeks ago. She was a sweet lady.

[@BonedaddyToo]

I’m so sorry to hear that!

[@JettBlast]

She was a good friend of my mother.

[@anthonyfreeman5858]

I remember watching every Saturday night & seeing Junior Samples doing his car salesman bit. One show he came out & kicked a very old Model A or T as he walked away, the car started rolling away. I don’t remember what he did, but I thought that was the funniest thing I had seen in a long while. He was something else.

[@BonedaddyToo]

A naturally funny guy. Thanks for giving us a look.

[@ChappysTikiBar]

Used to love Hee Haw RIP Junior

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for visiting him with me! 😊

[@tomburns41]

I enjoyed the post Mike. Junior was one of my favorites on Hee Haw. Take care.

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for stopping by, Tom!

[@mikecurtis4463]

That was a very interesting story of BR549, it was also Barney Five's call number on his patrol car radio which I believe was mid 60's.

[@clintperry799]

I didn't know that, but it Fife by the way. : )

[@FoodieDarling]

Very Interesting story to listen 😃😃 Join to listen more and more. Stay blessed, stay connected 💖💖

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thank you so much for watching us, my friend!

[@ElectricScooterMan]

Dang he did just two months after Johnny Bench played his last game. He was on Hee Haw appearance too

[@BonedaddyToo]

Thanks for giving it a look. We appreciate it.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

My Grandfather took me to a fishing tournament where Junior was back in the 70's when I was a kid. Great memories.

[@BonedaddyToo]

I can imagine Junior added to the fun. Thanks for dropping by our channel.