This is a quote-driven tribute to Gailard Sartain, who accumulated acting credits from 1970 through 2005 and whose work as an ...

Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine films.

Gailard Sartain, beloved for his role on 'Hee Haw,' passed away at 78. Discover how he was discovered by Jim Halsey for the iconic show and his successful 30-year career in Hollywood.

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

His big break came in 1972 when he joined the iconic variety show Hee Haw, where he appeared over 170 times during a nearly 20-year tenure. He became a fan favorite as Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose.

Sartain was among the lead cast members of the show, and slowly gained recognition. He was later approached by manager and agent Jim Halsey, asking him to audition for Hee Haw.

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

Former “Hee Haw” star Gailard Sartain has died. He was 78. “We are saddened by the loss of Gailard Sartain, an extraordinary actor, artist, and comedian,” The Church Studio wrote on Facebook.

When Jana Jae thinks back to her years on the popular television show "Hee Haw, " the famed Oklahoma fiddler recalls the one cast member the whole production could count on to make everyone smile ...

When Jana Jae thinks back to her years on the popular television show "Hee Haw, " the famed Oklahoma fiddler recalls the one cast member the whole production could count on to make everyone smile ...