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Junior Samples, born Alvin Samples Jr. (April 10, 1926 – November 13, 1983) was an American comedian best known for his 14-year run as a cast member of the television show Hee Haw.
Nov 14, 1983 · Junior Samples, a rotund, slow-talking comedian who became a regular on the television show ''Hee Haw'' in 1969, died today of a heart attack. He was 56 years old. Mr....
Jan 2, 2013 · Watch Jr. Samples and BR-549, a classic comedy skit from Hee Haw, featuring country music and humor.
One of the most unlikely TV stars in history, Alvin Samples, Jr., was a carpenter by vocation and avid fisherman and teller of tall tales by avocation. A recording of Junior's tall tales, originally made for a radio program, was heard by Chet Atkins, who, in turn, introduced him to country music comedian Archie Campbell.
Junior Samples. August 10, 1926 – November 13, 1983. Hometown: Cumming, GA. Cast Dates: 1969 – 1983. Junior was probably the only member of the HEE HAW cast who actually wore overalls before joining the cast.
Alvin “Junior” Samples was born in Cumming, Georgia, in 1926 and spent the first 40 years of his life doing carpentry, driving race cars, and fishing. And lyin’ about it. In 1966 he told a story called “The Whopper” on local radio about catching a big fish, and it became a novelty record.
Jul 5, 2007 · That’s how Junior Samples became a permanent fixture in living rooms across America. As one of the original Hee Haw cast members, the newly labeled hillbilly humorist found himself surrounded...
Jan 24, 2016 · Junior Samples - World's Biggest Whopper - 1967 album - The World Of Junior Samples - track 1
May 28, 2019 · For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/roy-clarkAll content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. ...
Moods and Themes. The Best of Junior Samples by Junior Samples released in 1971. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
