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

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

Gailard Sartain, the character actor and comedian whose breakthrough role on Hee Haw launched a career of playing Southern good-ol’-boy that included his memorable performance as The Big Bopper ...

Gailard Sartain, who was beloved to country music fans as a longtime star of 'Hee Haw,' has died.

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78. The Church Studio in Oklahoma, where he was a ...

Gailard Sartain, actor and comedian known for 'Hee Haw', 'The Outsiders' and 'Fried Green Tomatoes', has died at 78, according to The Church Studio.

Gailard Sartain, who spent two decades on the sketch variety show “Hee Haw,” has died at age 81.

Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in “Hee Haw” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” died at the age of 78. The Tulsa World first reported the news. Teresa Knox, CEO of The Church Studio in Tulsa ...

Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81 Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” ...