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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.
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 (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.
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.
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!’’.
This unforgettable comedy collection brings you Minnie Pearl at her very best. From her unmistakable "Howdy," to the price tag dangling from her hat, this film is packed with laughs and...
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 ...
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...
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...
