After that, I remember watching 'Hee Haw' and seeing String on it, and I didn't understand how he could be on the television and be dead." Parole denied.

On Nov. 10, 1973, Tex Ritter stood on the Ryman Auditorium stage and brought David "Stringbean" Akeman to the "Grand Ole Opry." "Stringbean, like Grandpa Jones, since the 'Hee Haw' shows is ...

The circumstances surrounding the murders of David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife changed Nashville and country music forever. The singer, banjo player and homespun humorist was born in 1914.

Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in “Hee Haw” and “Friend Green Tomatoes,” died at the age of 78. Teresa Knox, CEO of The ...

Fans of the 1970s hit sketch musical […] The post “Hee Haw” And “Fried Green Tomatoes” Star Gailard Sartain Has Passed Away ...

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

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

Aug. 3—Since 2018, a gaggle of gifted local senior citizens have been kickin' up comedic dust storms each year with nostalgically funny musical revue shows based on the down-home variety series ...

After that, I remember watching 'Hee Haw' and seeing String on it, and I didn't understand how he could be on the television and be dead." Metro Detective Sgt. Sherman Nickens, right, ...