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It’s natural to think of a donkey when you hear the term “Hee Haw,” but to Nashvillians, those two words bring back memories of a knee-slappin’ good time. We’re of course referring to Nashville’s own country comedy variety TV show.
We’ve already dug through the archives, so we’ll quit hee hawing around and allow you to start reminiscing on the legacy that brought laughs to Middle Tennessee homes for over 20 years.
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What was your favorite episode? | Photos by Hee Haw, gif via Giphy |
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📺 By the numbers - 655 episodes in a 26-season run
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Made $8 million in advertising at its height of popularity
- Premiered on CBS from 1969-1971
- Ran in syndication from 1971 until the last episode aired in 1992
⭐ Ready, set, action
Production took place at Opryland beginning in 1980. Based in the fictional town of Kornfield Kounty, the show included countless well-known performers over the years outside of country music star hosts Buck Owens and Roy Clark.
Other regular famous cast members included Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, and David “Stringbean” Akeman — and not to be forgotten, the Hee Haw Honeys. The show highlighted diverse guest performers like mainstream country stars Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks + other A-list celebs like Mickey Mantle, John Ritter, and Big Bird (yes, you’re thinking of the right one).
🔁 Recurring segments To really set the scene, we’ve rounded up just two of the many recurring sketches on the show. - “PFFT! You Was Gone!”: The duet, which was featured on the very first episode, was performed by Archie Campbell + a guest star joining in on the chorus. The guest would stand, back turned, with a pitchfork in hand before the chorus intro.
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KORN News: Don Harron, playing KORN radio announcer Charlie Farquharson, would give a spoof on-air news report — a segment he brought to other venues before, during, and after “Hee Haw.”
Not done traveling down memory lane? Click the button below for five times the show influenced other pop culture moments. |
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Today -
Men At Work | Mon., Aug. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $49.50+ | Enjoy the hits of this Australian band by founding member Colin Hay and his LA-based group of musicians. 🎶
Tuesday -
Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Tues., Aug. 9 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $15+ | Cheer on the Sounds on Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesday. ⚾
- Fox Royale | Tues., Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Basement | Free | The concert is first come, first served.
Wednesday Thursday - Thursday Night Out | Thurs., Aug. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate and Gardens | Cost of admission | Enjoy musical performances, food trucks, spirits, and lawn games.
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"Inglourious Basterds" | Thurs., Aug. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $9.99+ | Grab the popcorn for this outdoor movie series under the Nashville skyline featuring food trucks, craft beer, and wine. 🍿
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ZIPs were ranked by total homes which went into contract within 90 days of listing in 2022. | Photo provided by Opendoor
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As summer winds down, we’re looking back on the first six months of the year to pinpoint the top 20 hottest zip codes that attracted homebuyers across the country via Opendoor’s latest report.
Drumroll, please: - Clarksville, TN — 37042
- Celebration, FL — 34747
- Yukon, OK — 73099
- New Braunfels, TX — 78130
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Loganville, GA — 30052
- Leander, TX — 78641
- Katy, TX — 77494
- Forney, TX — 75126
- Katy, TX — 77493
- Cypress, TX — 77433
A top feature drawing buyers this year is the weather. From Winter Garden, FL to San Diego, CA, the vast majority of the top 20 neighborhoods are located in cities that boast warm weather year-round. ☀️* |
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Weather - 93º | Partly cloudy | 16% chance of rain
Coming Soon -
New York-based F. Schumacher & Co., an international design company, will open a showroom in Wedgewood-Houston (609 Merritt Ave.). A spokesperson for the company projects a mid-October opening date. (Nashville Post)
Eat -
Hattie B’s is celebrating 10 years in business with a large order of tenders, two sides, and a dessert plate for $10. The deal runs from Tues., Aug. 9-Sun., Aug. 14. The hot chicken joint also collaborated with Bearded Iris to produce a special anniversary ale. 🐔 (Nashville Scene)
Drink -
Speaking of a decade in business… Fat Bottom Brewing is throwing a party for its own celebration Sat., Aug. 13 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Kiddos can enjoy face painting and balloon artists until 2 p.m. There will be live music, food trucks, and tailgating games + a $15 commemorative cup for bottomless beers. (Nashville Scene)
Travel -
The Nashville International Airport unveiled a new, 40-ft BNA monument at the entrance of the airport Friday. BNA (Nashville’s airport code) stands for Berry Field Nashville + honors the airport’s first administrator, Colonel Harry S. Berry. ✈️ (WZTV)
Biz - Construction to convert a Madison urgent care building (1616 Gallatin Pk. N.) into a new Pollo Campero location has begun. This will be the fast-casual chicken chain’s second Middle Tennessee location. No timelines have been released.
Shop -
It’s time to decorate your walls with a little local flair. NASHtoday’s online shop, Six & Main, has just welcomed Nashville-based artist Valentina Harper to the site. Valentina uses paints and Rapidograph pens to draw Music City scenery. Her designs are now available on prints, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. 🛍️
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Editor's pick: While we're on the topic of Minnie Pearl... I once played the comedian in my fourth grade musical. My one job was to walk center stage and yell "Howwwwdy!" before exiting stage left. To this day, I'm still shocked I wasn't immediately signed to a talent agency. 👒 Missed Friday's newsletter? Prepare for this year's Tomato Art Fest. |
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