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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.
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.
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.
May 10, 2024 · Minnie Pearl. Byname of: Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon. Born: October 25, 1912, Centerville, Tennessee, U.S. Died: March 4, 1996, Nashville, Tennessee (aged 83) Notable Works: “Giddyup--Go Answer”.
Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl is a full-length documentary about the life and work of Sarah Cannon, aka Minnie Pearl. Sarah was a serious, educated woman who had once dreamed of becoming...
Minnie Pearl was the undisputed queen of country comedy, known for her hopelessly styleless knee-length country dresses, her straw hat decorated with colorful plastic flowers and $1.98 price tag, and her cheerful shout of “How-DEE! I’m just so proud to be here!’’.
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.
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 1, 2024 · 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 ...
Oct 25, 2021 · Minnie Pearl, a character that empathized with rural Americans' self-deprecating senses of humor, debuted on the Opry stage in 1940. Highlights of Pearl’s set included gossip from the town of...
