Tulsans became familiar with Gailard Sartain before the rest of the world because of his comedic work on a local late-night ...

The pride of Tulsa also showed up in three Ernest movies, played The Big Bopper in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ and did nine films ...

Known for his roles in films like "The Outsiders," "Fried Green Tomatoes" and three "Ernest" movies, the Tulsan died Thursday, June 19. He was 78.

Actor Gailard Sartain, known for his 20-year run on "Hee Haw" and roles in "Mississippi Burning" and "The Buddy Holly Story," has passed away at 81. ... Sartain joined the "Hee Haw" cast in 1972.

The rural-themed sketch-comedy and country music show was looking for a plus-sized actress with comedic skills to become a member of the ensemble cast when “Hee Haw” went on the air in 1969.

Sartain, who appeared on Hee Haw for almost 20 seasons as Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose, is fondly remembered by other cast members. Hee Haw’s Victoria Hallman said that Sartain was like an older ...

Lulu Roman, one of the last surviving cast members of iconic 70s show Hee Haw, died this week at 78. Roman was a fan favorite in the long running sketch series and made a name for herself through ...

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78.

“Hee Haw” was looking for a plus-sized comedian to become a member of the ensemble cast when they discovered Roman. She became a household favorite on the show. Roman was open about her battle with ...

“Hee Haw” was looking for a plus-sized comedian to become a member of the ensemble cast when they discovered Roman. She became a household favorite on the show. Roman was open about her battle with ...

Sartain joined the "Hee Haw" cast in 1972. He appeared on the show for 20 years as a variety of different characters, including Orville the cook and clerk Maynard.

“Hee Haw” was looking for a plus-sized comedian to become a member of the ensemble cast when they discovered Roman. She became a household favorite on the show.