Check out my visit to the grave of former Saturday Night Live regular and co-star of Designing Women and 3rd Rock From The Sun, Jan Hooks ua-cam.com/video/cJJ59_pCL0U/v-deo.html
When I was at Georgia State and working the graveyard shift at an Atlanta funeral home we went to pick up the body of a man who had grown up in Forsyth County. I asked his caregiver if he had ever talked about Junior Samples and she said yes and related a story he had told her about Junior borrowing some farm implement snd never returning it. So this man went to Junior’s house and asked him about it. Junior looked at the field that was full of high grass (or crop) and said that as soon as the (ground cover) died down he would get it snd take it to him. And he was as good as his word.
@Some 1poisoned the water hole Or you could give the address 1164 Morning Glory Circle (the address of the Stephens residence on Bewitched). This same house was used by Dr. and Amanda Bellows on I Dream Of Jeannie.
Hi Michael Purvis, It means the world to me too. Check out my handle. (PS, the OU812 is from the name of a Van Halen album, it always cracked me up.) So long as someone remembers Jr. Samples, he isn't completely gone. 😢😭😢 Take care, stay safe.☺️✌️☮️🖖😷
I spent many happy hours watching Hee Haw with Dad and Grandaddy. One of my favorite memories - sharing laughs with Junior, Archie Campbell, and all Grandpa Jones and all their friends.
Hee Hee ran 25 yrs. in syndication, one of the longest runs ever for a show of its kind, comedy was clean, funny, and the cast was great, so many of them were true stars -- we can't get entertainment like that today
I honestly don't think it matters if you're rich or poor, famous or an unknown face in the crowd, we're all important while we're here for the short time on Earth. We're all loved by someone. Thanks.
In the early 1970s, I had tickets for a taping of "This Is Your Life" hosted by Ralph Edwards at CBS Television City in Hollywood. Since Ralph would surprise the honoree for each episode just prior the taping, we had no idea who the celebrity guest would be until we arrived at the studio. The celebrity to be honored that night was Junior Samples and, needless to say, most of the "Hee Haw" cast was there to honor him. It was fun to see them all in person.
Reed, that is an awesome story. I remember watching This is your Life when i was little. I don't remember the Junior Samples episode but I am sure we watched it. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching the video.
When I was young I was traveling across country. I stopped for the night in Junior's home town. They loved this guy there. I was not a follower of Hee Haw other than to watch one of my favorite guitar players, Roy Clark play. But I did show respect for Junior, I now live in Spokane Washington. Home town of Bing Crosby. They still love him here, as they, the people in Junior's home town love him. I respect that. RIP Junior.
Kevin, I am afraid that for the most part, those living in the area now aren't even aware of who Junior is or was. I recently watched a friend of mine do a vlog on the Bing Crosby home. If you haven't seen it look it up on Daze with Jordan the Lion, he has a great channel. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
"At Samples Sales, we've got the lowest prices, the lowest overhead and the lowest mileage; so remember, when you buy a car from us you're buying the lowest." Always cracked my Daddy up. He used to say Junior had to be a genius, 'cause only a really smart man could play someone that dumb. RIP, Junior. We miss you.
Thank you funny videos on great now sir I'm going to give you a challenge in California whatever Cameron Mitchell is buried at I need you to find look at his head style stars on High Chaparral and what's up. God blessed are those sounds this is your fan
The great thing is that the LORD never forgets the names of those who are saved even though the cemeteries may be covered in saplings or they're buried at sea. By the way, I remember seeing Junior Samples at the Food Giant grocery store at the intersection of Georgia Hwy. 20 and U.S. 19 a couple of years before he passed away. He had just gotten out of his new white Cadillac in his trademark bib overalls.
All my family are from Cumming Georgia where I went to school and lived as well. When I was a teenager 17 or 18 years old I went fishing with Junior on a couple of occasions, he loved to fish. I spent a lot of time on Lake Lanier
Jeff, from what have commented on the video, you are not alone. Several had the pleasure of meeting him. Thank you for sharing your memories and for watching.
Celia, That is so true. If you haven't watched a channel Sidestep Adventures, check it out. He finds long forgotten cemeteries and reads the names of those buried there just so they are never forgotten.
Thank you for sharing these stories about your friend Tracy and Junior Samples. I am so sorry about the loss of Tracy. This is such a nice way to remember her.
I am glad you found it Jamey. I have had several other relatives find it and comment on it. They all seem to be appreciative. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I was always a "Hee Haw" fan, as well as fan of numerous other styles of music. I enjoyed the wholesome country music scenes, as well as the great diversity in this genre. Junior Samples was a talented and likeable guy for sure. God bless.
Yes John, Hee Haw had a wide range of music, not just country. You had the true country of the time like George Jones but also the then new country like Hank Williams Jr. The twins always tried to put a country spin on a modern day tune while Roy Clark would sometimes shred his guitar with some classical or Latin music. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
I know an old attorney in Cumming who knew Junior and he swore to me that this is where BR 549 came from; he had a boat at Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier, hence the BR and it was at dock #5, slip 49, so BR 549 was born from that supposedly!!
That is a very interesting story. It sounds very plausible. I have had several relatives of his reach out to me and tell me the story about the coins in his garage is true, except they were dimes and not silver dollars. Thanks for sharing and watching the video.
I used to watch Hee Haw as a kid. My dad always had it on at 7 o’clock pm on Saturday night every week. Then afterwards would come on the Grand Ole Opry at 8 o’clock. I knew Junior was a avid fisherman but I didn’t know that he was from Cumming Georgia area and buried there. That’s even more interesting. I was wondering where he got his car lot phone number from now I know from reading another comment. Junior was a good man. I also loved LuLu Roman. Very good vocals from that lady. Her gospel songs were really amazing. I’m sorry about your best friend Tracy that was also a wonderful tribute to pay respects. I knew Junior had some kids but I didn’t know how many & I also didn’t know that they were in the classroom and yes Minnie Pearl was the teacher.
Thanks for the comment Brian. I am glad you were able to find out some things you didn't know by watching and viewing the comments. I have also learned a few new things from the comment section.
Some reach the heights of power. Some live quiet lives of virtue and purpose. Some seek nothing but mischief. All find their way to the grave. Time will make ashes of us all. Do not squander this moment.
I met Junior briefly as a teenager in the 70's while training as waitress in a restaurant attached to a hotel in Cookeville, Tennessee. It wasn't much to speak of because I was extremely shy and didn't talk to strangers, especially men. I recognized Junior, but being the step daughter of a local who knew everyone in town (Cookeville was rather small in those days, my stepfather was raised there and was dispatcher for the local sheriff's department). I thought nothing of the smiling down home man eating alone in the restaurant. I just thought he was one of my stepfather's friends. It was years if not decades before I was able to recognize who I had exchanged smiles and hellos with. My first celebrity encounter and I was clueless!😣
I was an instructor in the Marines and i had a slide in one of my class presentations that was Junior holding up the sign "BR549" . I always told the class they could get a passing grade with no effort if they could tell me who this man was......in 3 years never got a winner.
First, thank you for your service Marine! It is funny but also sad that no one knew about him. That was a time when comedy could be clean and we didn't take things so serious. Thanks again for watching and for sharing.
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video!!! Thanks for telling us about junior samples. I miss seeing him on hee haw. I think he was the best one on there!! Also thank you for sharing about your friend Tracy. God bless you sir.
hi brother Tim, sorry for your loss. I lost a dear friend almost four yrs ago this December. I hope no one forgets my friend Kurt either! I grew up watching Hee Haw starring Jr. Samples, every Saturday night!
Sorry for your loss as well Brenda. As long as the comments stay up on UA-cam, your friend will not be forgotten. Hee Haw was a big part of our week too. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
When I was 5 years old I had my picture taken sitting in his lap. He was in Tupelo at one of the dealerships promoting something a car i guess but i was there with my parents and the Daily Journal reporter that was there took a picture with me in his lap. Now my parents and me didn't ask for this to be done they were just doing that promotion and wanted a kid in it with him and kinda just snatched me up because I was the only kid there. He didnt like it either. I was only 5 but I remember him grumbling about having to take his pic and do the promotion with a snotty nose kid! You can see in the picture how displeased he is because he wasn't happy about it at all. I watched him on Hee Haw many times and confess I didn't even know when he died but found this little video cool as they come. As for your friend, you will see her again in glory! Bet that!
David, thank you so much for the memory. Those are always nice to hear. I also agree 100% that I will see Tracy singing with the angels in glory one day too.
You are so right about it being important that people never forget their friends. On January 30th of this year, 2020, I made a road trip down to the town I grew up in to see the best friend I have ever had in this world, other than Jesus. His name was Doug. I met him on the first day of Kindergarten back in 1967. From then on we were practically inseparable. Like Laurel and Hardy, we were best friends to the end. He died on January 30th, 1995. On the 25th anniversary of his passing, I just had to go see him. He was only 32, and I still miss him terribly. Never forget your friends, even after they're gone.
Robert, Junior at the car lot, Archie doing the "Where oh Where are you tonight" bit and the gloom despair guys were my favorites. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Hi, Thank you for the video. As you can tell from my handle BR549 means a lot to me. I rarely missed Hee-Haw growing up, I loved that show and everyone on it. I watched it with my grandmother and uncle and it always reminds me of them, (R.I.P.). My uncle would tell me about going to school with Roy Clark; they're from the same small town in VA. Junior always reminded me of people my family knew. Just regular folks that happened to be funny, if you were paying attention. May Junior Samples rest in peace with our Lord.🖤😢🇺🇲 And your friend Tracy too, may she rest in peace with our Lord as well. Thank you so much for the video. 😢 Take care, stay safe.☺️✌️☮️🖖😷
That was really nice that you visited your friend's gravesite as well. I always enjoy vlogs when they are also personal. Very nicely done visit. Thanks for letting me know about your channel. I just subscribed.
Thanks for the sub Steve. It is an honor to have you as part of this community. I have watched your videos for some time and enjoy not only the "Trips Down Memory Lane".
The Porter Dude of Ohio here...I remember Junior. Loved the br549 stuff. I have several br549 moments! 🤩🧐 I watched a lot of HeeHaw. Blessings to you and your family. Good story and reason to not let their memory die off. I don’t like forgotten graves or people...SAD! Thanks for sharing. 🥰
Porter Dude, thanks for the comment and for watching. It is very sad to see forgotten cemeteries. That is why I like watching Sidestep Adventures, he visits forgotten cemeteries all over the south. Thanks again.
@@BrotherTim 🇺🇸 I remember being out with my family one Memorial Day weekend. My dad was looking for a family grave site, but it had become overgrown with bushes and such. It was his grandmother’s plot. We found a marker and got all excited. He grabbed a mower and trimmer and we went to work. We found it! A trustee chewed out my dad for clearing out the junk. I remember my dad chewing out the pastor and trustees for not taking care of the cemetery. It was an emotional time. We visited that site several more times over the years. This cemetery is in southern Ohio. I’m going back soon to check it out. Thanks. Blessings! 🤩
Tim Thank you so much for your posting RIP Tracy May the angels of God be with you and your family . Rip Junior Samples may the Chariots take you to your sales
Very nice video. Your friend Tracy sounds like a great person. I can tell you miss her a lot. She is a year older than me. A shame she never got to live her fifties. RIP Tracy 🙏🏾
Thanks Michele. She was a fine person and it is said she never got to see her youngest get married or hold any of her grand babies. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Enjoyed what you said about your friend. Never heard the 2 deaths, but it is very true. I'm sure she felt your presence the day you recorded this video.
Thanks @Scott Hall she was a wonderful lady. I looked over at your channel. You might be interested to know that she knew Michael English and got to know the Gaithers as well when he sang with them. She had a great voice. Thanks for watching.
So sorry to hear about your friend, Tracey. I just lost my good female friend a few days ago, so I can definitely relate to you. I listened to your full description of your friend, and did not fast forward it. Glad to know both of our fallen friends knew Jesus! 😇
Thank you for the video, my father, Paul Gibson, managed Jr. for years and he visited our home and even fished with him when I was a young kid. The rumor about his driveway was sort of true, he had a big Hee Haw logo with the donkey painted on his carport and he had properly 1000s of dimes glued all around it.
Doug. Thank you so much for sharing that. I love to hear stories from folks who actually knew him or was related to him. I wish there was a picture of his carport. Thanks again.
I WORKED WITH HOWARD SAMPLES, JRS SON, HE WAS , IS A GOOD CHRISTIAN FRIEND, I LOVE HIM AND HIS WIFE DONNA, THEY ARE VERY GOOD PEOPLE. I GREW UP WATCHING HE HAW
Kathy, thanks for watching and sharing. I have had many of Juniors kin and relatives comment on the video. It is so nice to hear from those that actually knew him or his family. Thanks again.
Check out my visit to the grave of former Saturday Night Live regular and co-star of Designing Women and 3rd Rock From The Sun, Jan Hooks ua-cam.com/video/cJJ59_pCL0U/v-deo.html
I didn't know she had passed!!
She was funny and a babe!RIP
i love her, she was in Pee Wees Big Adventure!
When I was at Georgia State and working the graveyard shift at an Atlanta funeral home we went to pick up the body of a man who had grown up in Forsyth County. I asked his caregiver if he had ever talked about Junior Samples and she said yes and related a story he had told her about Junior borrowing some farm implement snd never returning it. So this man went to Junior’s house and asked him about it. Junior looked at the field that was full of high grass (or crop) and said that as soon as the (ground cover) died down he would get it snd take it to him. And he was as good as his word.
@@ronniewatkins she stopped acting in 2010, did 2 episodes of 30 Rock, and stopped acting on TV, she passed Oct. 9, 2014 from cancer
BR549. I STILL SAY THIS TODAY.
I will never forget that.
Yeap sure is my password!
When some old timer at work wants a number of a part I'll say BR549 they look at me and say get out of here lol
@@David-tz3kv He (Junior) later changed the number to BR 1Z1Z.
@Some 1poisoned the water hole Or you could give the address 1164 Morning Glory Circle (the address of the Stephens residence on Bewitched). This same house was used by Dr. and Amanda Bellows on I Dream Of Jeannie.
Hi Michael Purvis,
It means the world to me too.
Check out my handle.
(PS, the OU812 is from the name of a Van Halen album, it always cracked me up.)
So long as someone remembers Jr. Samples, he isn't completely gone. 😢😭😢
Take care, stay safe.☺️✌️☮️🖖😷
Hee Haw was a Saturday night staple in our house back in the 70s and early 80s sure do miss those times.
Same in our family Don. It is hard to believe it was 37 years ago today that he started selling cars to the angels. Thanks for watching.
Came here for Junior, left shedding tears for Tracy, when you left the chip, i lost it. Rip Tracy and Junior⚘♠♥♦♣thank you for a touching video
Thank you for the comment Vj. She was a wonderful friend who I miss everyday. Thanks again.
I spent many happy hours watching Hee Haw with Dad and Grandaddy. One of my favorite memories - sharing laughs with Junior, Archie Campbell, and all Grandpa Jones and all their friends.
A simpler time and fond memories with relatives enjoying a wholesome show. Good times. Thanks Mike
I watched it with my grandma. Good clean family show. Great comedy and music. Don't make em like that anymore
Hee Hee ran 25 yrs. in syndication, one of the longest runs ever for a show of its kind, comedy was clean, funny, and the cast was great, so many of them were true stars -- we can't get entertainment like that today
I got to meet Junior in the mid 1970s at a personal appearance in Cocoa Beach, Florida. It was fun chatting with him.
Thanks for sharing.
I honestly don't think it matters if you're rich or poor, famous or an unknown face in the crowd, we're all important while we're here for the short time on Earth. We're all loved by someone. Thanks.
You are so right RCR. Thanks for the comment.
@@BrotherTim You're so very welcome. :)
@@BrotherTim How did your friend die-the one whose grave you showed first?
May they all rest in his peace till we meet together with Jesus ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen!
Jesus always brings us home.
In the early 1970s, I had tickets for a taping of "This Is Your Life" hosted by Ralph Edwards at CBS Television City in Hollywood. Since Ralph would surprise the honoree for each episode just prior the taping, we had no idea who the celebrity guest would be until we arrived at the studio. The celebrity to be honored that night was Junior Samples and, needless to say, most of the "Hee Haw" cast was there to honor him. It was fun to see them all in person.
Reed, that is an awesome story. I remember watching This is your Life when i was little. I don't remember the Junior Samples episode but I am sure we watched it. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching the video.
@@BrotherTim I watched that episode and Jr. cryed all way thru it. It showed what a humble person he was.
Hee Haw was a great bunch of fun...rest in peace, Junior...
Would have been so nice for them to have put "BR549" under his name plaque on the headstone.
He was such a great comedian. I loved him on Hee Haw. I was just a small kid but I remember.
When I was young I was traveling across country. I stopped for the night in Junior's home town. They loved this guy there. I was not a follower of Hee Haw other than to watch one of my favorite guitar players, Roy Clark play. But I did show respect for Junior, I now live in Spokane Washington. Home town of Bing Crosby. They still love him here, as they, the people in Junior's home town love him. I respect that. RIP Junior.
Kevin, I am afraid that for the most part, those living in the area now aren't even aware of who Junior is or was. I recently watched a friend of mine do a vlog on the Bing Crosby home. If you haven't seen it look it up on Daze with Jordan the Lion, he has a great channel. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
"At Samples Sales, we've got the lowest prices, the lowest overhead and the lowest mileage; so remember, when you buy a car from us you're buying the lowest." Always cracked my Daddy up. He used to say Junior had to be a genius, 'cause only a really smart man could play someone that dumb. RIP, Junior. We miss you.
Shrubby Bush must have been a genius 🤤
Yep, part of my childhood in the 70's. Sad Jr. died at only 53. I'm 54 now.
@@scottdunn2178 he died at 57 yrs old.
@@joejones9520 Wikipedia says 53.
@@scottdunn2178 no it doesnt.
Watched Hee Haw every week! The number to call is BR549. 😂😂😂
Buck, we watched it too. It now comes on several times a week on Circle TV. It always brings back fond memories.
Thanks for this video ..we loved Junior Samples on Hee Haw and our condolences for your friend Tracy Tuggle..blessings to you all..CBJ
Thanks CBJ.
Thank you funny videos on great now sir I'm going to give you a challenge in California whatever Cameron Mitchell is buried at I need you to find look at his head style stars on High Chaparral and what's up. God blessed are those sounds this is your fan
The great thing is that the LORD never forgets the names of those who are saved even though the cemeteries may be covered in saplings or they're buried at sea. By the way, I remember seeing Junior Samples at the Food Giant grocery store at the intersection of Georgia Hwy. 20 and U.S. 19 a couple of years before he passed away. He had just gotten out of his new white Cadillac in his trademark bib overalls.
Amen Hal. I know exactly the intersection you are talking about. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video.
All my family are from Cumming Georgia where I went to school and lived as well. When I was a teenager 17 or 18 years old I went fishing with Junior on a couple of occasions, he loved to fish. I spent a lot of time on Lake Lanier
Jeff, from what have commented on the video, you are not alone. Several had the pleasure of meeting him. Thank you for sharing your memories and for watching.
The Culhanes - absolutely brilliant!
Cousin Junior.
My condolence to Junior Samples..an incredible and fantastic performer on Hee Haw show..thank you Junior for all u did on Hee- Haw.
Aloise, He was a very funny and talented fisherman who was in the right place at the right time. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Every grave contains the body of someone who was important to others. They all deserve to be remembered.
Celia, That is so true. If you haven't watched a channel Sidestep Adventures, check it out. He finds long forgotten cemeteries and reads the names of those buried there just so they are never forgotten.
My Grandpa, Uncle, Great Grandpa, Great Grandma, and many other relatives are buried there
Thank you for sharing these stories about your friend Tracy and Junior Samples. I am so sorry about the loss of Tracy. This is such a nice way to remember her.
Thanks so much. She was a great person and I am sure she is happy to be in the same place as Junior Samples.
Thank you for this video. Junior's daughter married my mom's first cousin. So i appreciate this video.
I am glad you found it Jamey. I have had several other relatives find it and comment on it. They all seem to be appreciative. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I’m sorry about the loss of your friend sir. One never fully heals from losing someone they care about.
nice he spent a moment to remember a friend---very sweet
I was always a "Hee Haw" fan, as well as fan of numerous other styles of music. I enjoyed the wholesome country music scenes, as well as the great diversity in this genre. Junior Samples was a talented and likeable guy for sure. God bless.
Yes John, Hee Haw had a wide range of music, not just country. You had the true country of the time like George Jones but also the then new country like Hank Williams Jr. The twins always tried to put a country spin on a modern day tune while Roy Clark would sometimes shred his guitar with some classical or Latin music. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Loved you on Hee Haw, Junior.
JUNE 20th has a special day in my heart too. my birthday.
thank you for letting us go on your journey to your friend's grave and showing us Junior Samples thank you very much
Thank you Hal for watching and for the comment.
Nice of you to share the memory of your friend, Tracy, as well as the info about Junior Samples.
I was from slightly north of Junior's home in Cummings. I live in Thailand now. My motorcycle tag is BR 549. Bob Rhodes May 1949! Salut!
Salut Topix! Thanks for watching and for the comment.
My respect to junior and tracy
Thank you Ronald.
I respect to both Tracy Tuggle and Junior Samples.
have a nice week and weekend and a good nice Year in 2021.
Seth, thank you for the comments and for watching the video. We hope you too have a great week and are blessed in 2021
@@BrotherTim the same to you and your family.
Hey - That’s my home town, been there many times... And even met his wife
I know an old attorney in Cumming who knew Junior and he swore to me that this is where BR 549 came from; he had a boat at Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier, hence the BR and it was at dock #5, slip 49, so BR 549 was born from that supposedly!!
That is a very interesting story. It sounds very plausible. I have had several relatives of his reach out to me and tell me the story about the coins in his garage is true, except they were dimes and not silver dollars. Thanks for sharing and watching the video.
Well ain't that an easy way to remember where you parked your boat and set it firmly in your mind God bless him
Thanks for visiting Junior. He's family. :)
I clicked on this for Junior Samples but I salute you for taking time to remember your friend. Well played Sir.
Thank you Retired Navy and thank you for your service.
I enjoyed your visit about Tracy. I think I would have liked having her as a friend too.
I used to watch Hee Haw as a kid. My dad always had it on at 7 o’clock pm on Saturday night every week. Then afterwards would come on the Grand Ole Opry at 8 o’clock.
I knew Junior was a avid fisherman but I didn’t know that he was from Cumming Georgia area and buried there. That’s even more interesting. I was wondering where he got his car lot phone number from now I know from reading another comment. Junior was a good man. I also loved LuLu Roman. Very good vocals from that lady. Her gospel songs were really amazing. I’m sorry about your best friend Tracy that was also a wonderful tribute to pay respects. I knew Junior had some kids but I didn’t know how many & I also didn’t know that they were in the classroom and yes Minnie Pearl was the teacher.
Thanks for the comment Brian. I am glad you were able to find out some things you didn't know by watching and viewing the comments. I have also learned a few new things from the comment section.
BR549 jr could sing too loved hee haw
Thank you and Bless your friend. For some reason today I thought Hee Haw I haven't seen that since the 70's So I googled. Glad I did good memories.
Thanks for watching Ja Pa.
May the Lord smile on you one and all, Rest in peace
Some reach the heights of power. Some live quiet lives of virtue and purpose. Some seek nothing but mischief. All find their way to the grave. Time will make ashes of us all. Do not squander this moment.
Well said Jeff. Thanks
As fine and true a quote as I've ever heard in my 55 years.
I remember watching Hee Haw with my Mama and Daddy. Condolences to your friend and thank you for the information about Jr. Samples.
Thank you Robin. We also watched the show every week. Mom and Dad used to make my little sister sing the Where oh Where are you tonight song.
Wonderful tribute to both your friend and to Junior. May they RIP
Alco Power, thank you for watching and for the comment. It was 37 years ago today that he started selling used cars to the angels.
One of those people that was a big part of my childhood that I lost track of, glad to know where he wound up
Glad to help you out there Terry. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
I met Junior briefly as a teenager in the 70's while training as waitress in a restaurant attached to a hotel in Cookeville, Tennessee. It wasn't much to speak of because I was extremely shy and didn't talk to strangers, especially men. I recognized Junior, but being the step daughter of a local who knew everyone in town (Cookeville was rather small in those days, my stepfather was raised there and was dispatcher for the local sheriff's department). I thought nothing of the smiling down home man eating alone in the restaurant. I just thought he was one of my stepfather's friends. It was years if not decades before I was able to recognize who I had exchanged smiles and hellos with. My first celebrity encounter and I was clueless!😣
Thank you for sharing your story Nan. Thanks for watching too.
When I lived in Georgia in the 80s , I worked with his nephew Doug Samples.
Junior was a Character for sure!
Pretty Awesome to hear about his respect and Love of his friend Tracy ❤️🌹
Thank you Robert. He really was a character but from what I was able to find out, he was a very kind person too.
I was an instructor in the Marines and i had a slide in one of my class presentations that was Junior holding up the sign "BR549" . I always told the class they could get a passing grade with no effort if they could tell me who this man was......in 3 years never got a winner.
First, thank you for your service Marine! It is funny but also sad that no one knew about him. That was a time when comedy could be clean and we didn't take things so serious. Thanks again for watching and for sharing.
I always got a kick out of his Snidley Whiplash mustache he wore as the used car salesmen! 😂
thanks brother Tim! Keeping Tracy & Junior Samples legacy alive
Thanks Jeff. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video!!! Thanks for telling us about junior samples. I miss seeing him on hee haw. I think he was the best one on there!! Also thank you for sharing about your friend Tracy. God bless you sir.
You are welcome Connie. I appreciate you watching and for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Rest In Peace Tracy Tuggle and Junior Samples.
I used to watch HEE HAW every Saturday night.
Fascinating stuff Tim. Junior larger than life. Big fan here. Thanks.
Thank you Alberto.
Very nice what you did for your friend. God bless her and Jr.
Thanks so much
Never to be forgotten Tracy
Thank you May-bee.
Very nice story about Tracy - Thank You
hi brother Tim, sorry for your loss. I lost a dear friend almost four yrs ago this December. I hope no one forgets my friend Kurt either! I grew up watching Hee Haw starring Jr. Samples, every Saturday night!
Sorry for your loss as well Brenda. As long as the comments stay up on UA-cam, your friend will not be forgotten. Hee Haw was a big part of our week too. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
RIP very touching thanks for the memories!
When I was 5 years old I had my picture taken sitting in his lap. He was in Tupelo at one of the dealerships promoting something a car i guess but i was there with my parents and the Daily Journal reporter that was there took a picture with me in his lap. Now my parents and me didn't ask for this to be done they were just doing that promotion and wanted a kid in it with him and kinda just snatched me up because I was the only kid there. He didnt like it either. I was only 5 but I remember him grumbling about having to take his pic and do the promotion with a snotty nose kid! You can see in the picture how displeased he is because he wasn't happy about it at all. I watched him on Hee Haw many times and confess I didn't even know when he died but found this little video cool as they come. As for your friend, you will see her again in glory! Bet that!
David, thank you so much for the memory. Those are always nice to hear. I also agree 100% that I will see Tracy singing with the angels in glory one day too.
For those interested in Hee-Haw, DVDs can be ordered on Amazon, EBay, or Walmart.
I have purchased some for my mom in the past. We never missed a show when it was on.
Thanks for sharing, very well done video. And thank for being so knowledgeable with Tracy and Junior. May they never be forgotten. RIP 🙏
Thank you Brian, that means a lot to me.
Wow, didn't know he was buried there. I once lived the Smyrna area.
Just found this. Thanks for sharing. Your friend will not be forgotten.
JR Samples was awesome he was a wonderful entertainer and so funny
A nice tribute to your friend and Junior
Thanks for watching and for the kind comment myesenc.
You are so right about it being important that people never forget their friends. On January 30th of this year, 2020, I made a road trip down to the town I grew up in to see the best friend I have ever had in this world, other than Jesus. His name was Doug. I met him on the first day of Kindergarten back in 1967. From then on we were practically inseparable. Like Laurel and Hardy, we were best friends to the end. He died on January 30th, 1995. On the 25th anniversary of his passing, I just had to go see him. He was only 32, and I still miss him terribly. Never forget your friends, even after they're gone.
Flyboy 2610, thank you so much for sharing.
I watched the show everytime it was on and with the family. I still joke around with br549. Rest in peace Junior.
Robert, Junior at the car lot, Archie doing the "Where oh Where are you tonight" bit and the gloom despair guys were my favorites. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
@@BrotherTim I hope you will reply to this I liked Don Harron with the news he was a riot
Hi, Thank you for the video.
As you can tell from my handle BR549 means a lot to me. I rarely missed Hee-Haw growing up, I loved that show and everyone on it. I watched it with my grandmother and uncle and it always reminds me of them, (R.I.P.). My uncle would tell me about going to school with Roy Clark; they're from the same small town in VA.
Junior always reminded me of people my family knew. Just regular folks that happened to be funny, if you were paying attention.
May Junior Samples rest in peace with our Lord.🖤😢🇺🇲
And your friend Tracy too, may she rest in peace with our Lord as well.
Thank you so much for the video. 😢
Take care, stay safe.☺️✌️☮️🖖😷
Thank you for sharing BR549, very cool handle.
You Honor your friends memory well !
God Bless You Sir
Thank you Charles. God Bless you and thanks for watching and commenting.
That was nice remembering Tracy. Well done.
Thank you for your comment and for watching.
That was really nice that you visited your friend's gravesite as well. I always enjoy vlogs when they are also personal. Very nicely done visit. Thanks for letting me know about your channel. I just subscribed.
Thanks for the sub Steve. It is an honor to have you as part of this community. I have watched your videos for some time and enjoy not only the "Trips Down Memory Lane".
The Porter Dude of Ohio here...I remember Junior. Loved the br549 stuff. I have several br549 moments! 🤩🧐 I watched a lot of HeeHaw. Blessings to you and your family. Good story and reason to not let their memory die off. I don’t like forgotten graves or people...SAD! Thanks for sharing. 🥰
Porter Dude, thanks for the comment and for watching. It is very sad to see forgotten cemeteries. That is why I like watching Sidestep Adventures, he visits forgotten cemeteries all over the south. Thanks again.
@@BrotherTim 🇺🇸 I remember being out with my family one Memorial Day weekend. My dad was looking for a family grave site, but it had become overgrown with bushes and such. It was his grandmother’s plot. We found a marker and got all excited. He grabbed a mower and trimmer and we went to work. We found it! A trustee chewed out my dad for clearing out the junk. I remember my dad chewing out the pastor and trustees for not taking care of the cemetery. It was an emotional time. We visited that site several more times over the years. This cemetery is in southern Ohio. I’m going back soon to check it out. Thanks. Blessings! 🤩
Loved Jr samples..mainly because he was the real thing..
Real multiplied by 10. Thanks for watching
Excellent, Outstanding, and Thank you
Thank you for the kind words Kenneth. I appreciate you watching the video.
Very touching about Tracy.
Thank you for watching and for the comment, Kay.
Tim Thank you so much for your posting RIP Tracy May the angels of God be with you and your family .
Rip Junior Samples may the Chariots take you to your sales
Thank you Charlie.
Very nice video. Your friend Tracy sounds like a great person. I can tell you miss her a lot. She is a year older than me. A shame she never got to live her fifties. RIP Tracy 🙏🏾
Thanks Michele. She was a fine person and it is said she never got to see her youngest get married or hold any of her grand babies. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
I watched hee haw growing up. Never met j.r but i was friends with Ed pass on buford dam rd . he worked on J.R sanples bass boat.
Thanks for watching the video and the comment. Junior seemed to be a fixture around Lake Lanier.
Enjoyed what you said about your friend. Never heard the 2 deaths, but it is very true. I'm sure she felt your presence the day you recorded this video.
Sorry for the loss of your friend Tracy. Thank you for allowing us to keep her memory alive, but also Junior's as well. God bless.
Thanks @Scott Hall she was a wonderful lady. I looked over at your channel. You might be interested to know that she knew Michael English and got to know the Gaithers as well when he sang with them. She had a great voice. Thanks for watching.
I met Junior at the rome speedway in 1970. fun guy.
Me and my dad loved listening to him on show miss my dad so much thank jr for the time you gave us together
Thanks for sharing your memory James.
So sorry to hear about your friend, Tracey. I just lost my good female friend a few days ago, so I can definitely relate to you. I listened to your full description of your friend, and did not fast forward it. Glad to know both of our fallen friends knew Jesus! 😇
Michael, thanks for watching and for sharing about your friend. We will see them again one day.
Thank you Tim
Junior Samples, Larry the Cable Guy of his time.
I enjoyed the video I am actually ken to junior samples and knowing where he is barred because of your video is a blessing
James, I am glad you found the video and hopefully you will be able to visit his grave site soon.
BR549 love that saying from HEE HAW lol
Thank you very much
Thank you for the very informative video.
Glad you liked it David and thanks for watching.
Came across your video while scrolling down and watched your video and subscribed to your channel. Loved Junior Samples!
Thanks for watching, the sub and the comment.
Nice video, had lunch with Jr during a bass tournament when i was about 14 years old !
That's Awesome Rancho. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the video, my father, Paul Gibson, managed Jr. for years and he visited our home and even fished with him when I was a young kid. The rumor about his driveway was sort of true, he had a big Hee Haw logo with the donkey painted on his carport and he had properly 1000s of dimes glued all around it.
Doug. Thank you so much for sharing that. I love to hear stories from folks who actually knew him or was related to him. I wish there was a picture of his carport. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video. 5 minutes well spent.
Thank you Ken and thanks for all your comments.
@@BrotherTim I could talk about Hee Haw all day.
I WORKED WITH HOWARD SAMPLES, JRS SON, HE WAS , IS A GOOD CHRISTIAN FRIEND, I LOVE HIM AND HIS WIFE DONNA, THEY ARE VERY GOOD PEOPLE. I GREW UP WATCHING HE HAW
Kathy, thanks for watching and sharing. I have had many of Juniors kin and relatives comment on the video. It is so nice to hear from those that actually knew him or his family. Thanks again.
God bless Tracy and Junior.
Thank you craigenputtock.
Beautiful tribute to both 💕
Thank you so much!
Honest as the day is long!
Very true Steve except maybe when he was telling a fish story. 😉
thanks 4 the memories
Thank you for watching Robert.