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Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her stage character Minnie Pearl, was an American comedian who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (1940–1991) and on the television show Hee Haw from 1969 to 1991.
Jul 12, 2024 · Minnie Pearl (born October 25, 1912, Centerville, Tennessee, U.S.—died March 4, 1996, Nashville, Tennessee) was an American entertainer who performed at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years and on the television show Hee Haw for 20 years. Announcing her presence with a signature "How-dee!
Minnie Pearl. Actress: That Tennessee Beat. Sarah Colley studied dramatics in Belmont College in Nashville, intending to be a serious actress, but while touring with an Atlanta company, she created the Minnie Pearl character that became her life's work.
Mar 6, 1996 · Minnie Pearl, the raucously funny radio, television and stage personality who was known as the queen of country comedy, died yesterday at a hospital in Nashville. She was 83.
Oct 25, 2021 · For 50 years, Minnie Pearl was the heart and soul of the Opry. Take a look at how the quick-witted comedian shaped country culture.
Minnie Pearl. Actress: That Tennessee Beat. Sarah Colley studied dramatics in Belmont College in Nashville, intending to be a serious actress, but while touring with an Atlanta company, she created the Minnie Pearl character that became her life's work.
The life and work of Sarah Cannon, aka country music comedian Minnie Pearl. With her “Howdee” greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, this beloved character was an instantly ...
American entertainer who was the first humorist in country music to achieve worldwide recognition. Name variations: Ophelia Colley Cannon; Sarah Ophelia Colley. Born Sarah Ophelia Colley in Centerville, Tennessee, in 1912; died in Nashville on March 4, 1996; youngest of five daughters of Thomas K. Colley (a lumber merchant) and Fannie Tate ...
Country comedy icon Minnie Pearl was a luminary in Nashville entertainment for more than 50 years. Portrayed by actress Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, Minnie Pearl’s character was best known for her whimsical Southern persona that graced the Grand Ole Opry stage for decades.
Cannon portrayed Minnie Pearl for many years on television, first on ABC’s Ozark Jubilee in the late 1950s; then on the long-running television series Hee Haw, both on CBS and the subsequent syndicated version. She made several appearances on NBC’s The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford.
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