The Final Resting Place of Hee Haw's Junior Samples

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • There are some folks who will insist that the only genuinely funny bits on the classic television show Hee Haw belonged to Alvin "Junior" Samples. Come along as we visit the entirely appropriate resting place of the beloved county comedian and dedicated angler; and along the way you just might find out what his famous "BR-549" really stood for!
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  • @greasysidedown1
    @greasysidedown1 2 роки тому +188

    During the Cold War I was stationed with a cavalry regiment in northern Bavaria. My squadron patrolled the East German and Czechoslovakian borders with helicopters. We had a combination of tactical and contingency plans that used various rally points to meet back up should things go wrong and we needed to regroup. There was a radio station operated by the Bayerische Rundfunk, initials BR, on frequency 549 and we had a radio that also had a pointer. The transmitter's location was one of these rally points and was given the codename Junior's Car Lot. The call would come, "Rally, Junior's!" and off we would go.

    • @Joecms
      @Joecms 2 роки тому +22

      That’s awesome. Go Army

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +27

      It's amazing how much impact Junior's trademark from that little show has had on culture! Thanks for stopping by and reminding us 🙂

    • @dalehood1846
      @dalehood1846 2 роки тому +18

      @@BonedaddyToo I was in the Navy on a destroyer, the USS BLANDY DD-943 IN 1974 and 1975. I hung around with some guys, one of them the guys called "redneck". His last name was Clark. After he left the ship, I later learned is was Roy Clark Jr.!!! Stay safe and GOD bless everyone.

    • @dennyussery1021
      @dennyussery1021 2 роки тому +5

      I was stationed in Amberg and patrolled the Czech border on camp may and Reed. Went to camp Hoff once.

    • @larrypate2683
      @larrypate2683 5 місяців тому +3

      My father was stationed in Germany and ran the east Germany and Czech border also

  • @larryrowe5259
    @larryrowe5259 2 роки тому +135

    My favorite samples joke: Lulu says " junior, you never pay me no compliments " Junior thought for a few seconds and gave her one. "Lulu, you know for a fat gal , you sure don't sweat much "

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +12

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @dennislucas8745
      @dennislucas8745 2 роки тому +5

      That was my Mothers favorite joke . I remember her telling it to her sisters .
      They all laugh for a while . .

  • @samgrant2403
    @samgrant2403 2 роки тому +44

    I used to play bass with a lot of country artist and Hee Haw was GREAT to do. The show only taped 2 months out the year and they treated the artist and band GREAT. You can never forget.....HEEE HAWWW.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks for stopping by, Sam. Much appreciated.

  • @stephenperretti8847
    @stephenperretti8847 2 роки тому +50

    If you get a chance to see the "This Is Your Life" program telling the story of Junior's life do it. He cries throughout the entire program.
    He was so sincere in his reaction to seeing friends and family. I laughed and wept with him! A genuine and good person.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +6

      He sure was beloved here in his home town. I'll look for the "This is Your Life" episode. Thanks for stopping by, Stephen.

    • @markmills344
      @markmills344 2 роки тому +2

      @@BonedaddyToo
      The episode number is YLS016, and it was filmed in May of 1971.
      I can't find a way to view it, if you discover a way, please PM me.

    • @fredkeele6578
      @fredkeele6578 Рік тому +2

      ​@@markmills344 I'm gonna try to see if I can watch it. Looks like IMDb has it, but I'll have to add the app to see.

    • @JoeDonFan
      @JoeDonFan Рік тому +2

      Thank you for the memory. I watched it when it was first aired, and, yes, he cried throughout the entire episode.

  • @bethhammer1964
    @bethhammer1964 3 роки тому +57

    I’m also of this generation. Some favorite memories are of shows such as Beverly Hillbillies, Lawrence Welk, The Grand Ole Opry, and Sunday nights Disney, Petticoat Junction and of course Green Acres. Yep, I’m that old! Lol

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +5

      I still watch all those same shows every chance I get! Thanks for watching this one, Beth.

    • @elizabethhenthorn8570
      @elizabethhenthorn8570 2 роки тому +2

      Youngsters just don't have quality shows nowadays.

    • @sherrysharp4464
      @sherrysharp4464 2 роки тому +7

      Don't forget Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

    • @deweyeverhart3118
      @deweyeverhart3118 4 місяці тому +1

      Me too!

  • @45auto82
    @45auto82 2 роки тому +26

    I always remember HeeHaw with fondness. I was a young USAF Enlisted man when I was stationed at one of my bases and we always loved watching the show when it came on, as we worked 24 hour shifts every other day. Made the day go by just a little easier knowing we’d be laughing later. Rest well, Jr.

  • @countrydrummergirl7581
    @countrydrummergirl7581 2 роки тому +22

    Junior was my favorite on Hee Haw. I remember watching him growing up. He will always be remembered. BR549 RIP JUNIOR. Thank you so much for sharing this video

  • @larryferguson3387
    @larryferguson3387 2 роки тому +34

    Salute, Junior was a delightful person. Simple, Funny, and Honest.

  • @johnaddis1022
    @johnaddis1022 4 місяці тому +15

    Where oh where are you tonight why did you leave me here all alone!!! That was a fun show, miss it much!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for checking us out.

  • @TalesoftheTeknohillbilly
    @TalesoftheTeknohillbilly 3 роки тому +23

    To this day, I'm a HUGE Hee-Haw fan! String Bean is from right up the mountain from me, and they have a festival in his honor. Junior's story is pretty amazing. My favorite car lot sketch was when he was had come to have a German car and said "It'll be ready to drive right off the lot as soon as somebody tells us where the gas filler is." GREAT video!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +6

      There is some network that has been playing Hee Haw reruns lately, and we have been eating it up! Thanks for going to visit Junior with me!

    • @TalesoftheTeknohillbilly
      @TalesoftheTeknohillbilly 3 роки тому +5

      @@BonedaddyToo It is the Cowboy Sings channel? I love it! I have a few Hee Haw DVDs, and I was so thankful to find that channel. When I was little, we were about the only ones in the family that had a TV or could get a signal, so our house was always packed on Saturday nights with everyone watching Hee Haw. LOL

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +6

      @@TalesoftheTeknohillbilly The network is "Circle". I think it's owned by the same company that runs the Grand Old Opry. It also plays Grand Old Opry and Beverly Hillbillies too 😁

    • @TalesoftheTeknohillbilly
      @TalesoftheTeknohillbilly 3 роки тому +5

      @@BonedaddyToo That sounds like my kinda channel! Throw in some Green Acres and I'd be in heaven!!

  • @fredsalter1915
    @fredsalter1915 2 роки тому +11

    Bonedaddy I agree. I'm 54 and when I was a tot, Hee Haw was a mainstay. He didn't get a whole lot of camera time, but Junior always cracked me up with his fumbling of his lines!!!! God bless the OG's!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +2

      Thank goodness for reruns. And Thanks for stopping by.

  • @capt.tripps
    @capt.tripps 2 роки тому +11

    I think of that BR549 every day! Amazing how much a person retains from childhood. Great video!

  • @LuckyDawgProductions
    @LuckyDawgProductions 3 роки тому +14

    That was cool to see the grave of Junior Samples. Watched him on HeeHaw. Expected to see BR549 somewhere on his market. Thanks for sharing, Mike.

  • @KarmicSalt
    @KarmicSalt Рік тому +46

    It originated with the International Harvester BR-549 engine which was used in larger farm trucks. It was a Broad-Ringed (BR) 549 Cubic Inch monster of an engine.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  Рік тому +9

      Thank you!

    • @jeanlawson9133
      @jeanlawson9133 3 місяці тому +2

      Perzactly ❤

    • @Notthisguyeither
      @Notthisguyeither 3 місяці тому +1

      Those old 549's were absolute beasts. I ran one in a 59 International 190. 5 speed main box 3 speed auxiliary no power steering

  • @JudithElizabeth67
    @JudithElizabeth67 3 роки тому +13

    What a fitting and beautiful resting place! Truly loved the lake!
    I have never watched the show but I have heard about it!
    This is such a wonderful remembrance of a local celebrity! And so young! 🙁 Rest In Peace Junior Samples! 🙏🏼
    🤗💙💫🕊

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me, Judith!

  • @kutzbill
    @kutzbill 2 роки тому +4

    I had an Uncle that was Junior's Doppelganger. He looked and talked like Junior, but his name was Jimmy Porter, and he lived his whole life in Ipava Illinois. His land was just over 300 acres, and had 5 stocked ponds on it. I would cut firewood there, and he was always happy to see you when you got there.
    He had been a farmer all his life, and I loved to just sit and talk with him. I was always amazed at his observations and how he could figure things out. I miss him a lot.
    Rip Uncle Jimmy and Junior. I look forward to the day I can just set between you two, fishing, and listen to you talk.
    Thanks for posting.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому

      Sometime memories are the only things that can keep a body going. Thank you so much for stopping by.

  • @angelacritters
    @angelacritters 3 роки тому +20

    What a beautiful wall for the cremated remains.
    That is sad, three internments in one day.
    Well "hey thar' Junior".
    What would Saturday night have been with without HeeHaw.
    Junior Samples was one of a kind. Such a peaceful resting spot being by that lake.
    I can't believe that my uncle that lived in Cummings never told me that Junior was there.
    BR 459 🐟 🐠 🎣
    Yes, I believe it stands for BaldRidge. Makes perfect sense. Enjoyed this so much .

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for coming along, Angela!

    • @thatsmytwocents4372
      @thatsmytwocents4372 2 роки тому +2

      Uhhhhhh, that big wall is for caskets. Cremations go inside the chapel or kiosks strewn around outside the chapel building usually. Some people don’t want to be put in the cold dark ground & can’t stand the thought of being buried. I’m one of them. I worked 4 a cemetery years ago.

    • @angelacritters
      @angelacritters 2 роки тому +1

      @@thatsmytwocents4372 that makes sense because of the size of the wall. Thanks for the information.

  • @bonniebrown6960
    @bonniebrown6960 3 роки тому +103

    I didn't know he was from Ga. and I didn't know he was buried here. I loved Hee Haw too. My family I have been to Lake Lanier many many times. Thank you for sharing this video. I'll always remember this.

    • @garyshields2734
      @garyshields2734 2 роки тому +6

      He was from the Lanier Area. There is a MAJOR Highway in that country called Samples Road. I think his father was a doctor. It was named for him. Jr was related somehow.

    • @garyshields2734
      @garyshields2734 2 роки тому +3

      See my other comment

    • @TreeTop9
      @TreeTop9 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah he was one of my relatives. I never met him though. I think he was my grandfather's cousin. I didn't see that side of the family much.

    • @garyshields2734
      @garyshields2734 2 роки тому +1

      @@TreeTop9
      Loved Junior.
      ua-cam.com/video/B9FzVhw8_bY/v-deo.html

    • @TheBrooklynbodine
      @TheBrooklynbodine 2 роки тому +6

      @@garyshields2734 Wasn't he born in Cumming, Georgia? I know he was born in Georgia. He died in 1983 at age 57.

  • @petermartinez5573
    @petermartinez5573 2 роки тому +15

    Junior always was one of my favorite Hee Haw characters. May he rest in peace.

  • @georgiaghia
    @georgiaghia 2 роки тому +4

    I lived in Cumming from the age of 5 to 8 off of Nuckolls Rd. We used to drive by this old house, one of the clap board shacks with an old wooden front porch... Can't remember exactly where it was, but Junior was often sitting out front in a wooden rocking chair and he always waited at us as we drove by. I also grew up watching HeeHaw on Saturday nights with the family. Thanks for stirring up some good memories my brother.

  • @easttexan2933
    @easttexan2933 4 місяці тому +2

    I use BR549 at least a couple times a year in pranking people. I will always remember HeeHaw and Jr Samples. Thanks for sharing this. Excellent.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for giving us a look!

  • @iflyfa18s
    @iflyfa18s 10 місяців тому +7

    I had the pleasure of meeting Junior Samples in the late 70s. Very personable. BR-549.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  10 місяців тому +1

      He was apparently a lot of fun in person too. Thanks for stopping by.

  • @courtneyy4559
    @courtneyy4559 3 роки тому +7

    My grandparents loved Hee Haw, I hadn't thought about it in years, thanks for the memories you stirred and the great video!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for coming along, Courtney!

  • @jimmydcap
    @jimmydcap 2 роки тому +17

    Love Hee Haw. JR was one of my favorites. He wa sso darn funny just being himself.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +1

      Completely agree here, James. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @CeruleanTalon1
    @CeruleanTalon1 4 місяці тому +9

    I grew up loving watching Hee Haw with my family!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      It sure was a show the entire family could enjoy. Thank you for giving us a look.

  • @davidponseigo8811
    @davidponseigo8811 4 місяці тому +5

    I watched it with my grandparents when I stayed with them out in the country in North Louisiana. Great memory.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      We looked forward all week to Saturday night TV. Thanks for giving us a look.

  • @higgme1ster
    @higgme1ster 4 місяці тому +5

    Junior Samples was more than a local celebrity. BR549 is stuck in the heads of everyone of an age.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +2

      Agreed! Thank you for stopping by.

  • @dennistate5953
    @dennistate5953 Рік тому +5

    MOST Impressively potent & personal presentation on a topic of genuinely touchstone centrality to a culture not quite yet gone! Thank you Good Sir!!!❤❤❤

  • @Rick-if5zb
    @Rick-if5zb Місяць тому +1

    I live in Cumming, Georgia and grew up watching Hee Haw and Junior Samples. I also worked with Junior's granddaughter and her husband. They were in landscaping. I also got to be friends with Junior's son. It's sad that I never got to meet Junior Samples, but knowing his family was a blessing.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  Місяць тому +2

      Have only ever heard the nicest of things about the family. Thanks for dropping by the channel, Neighbor.

    • @Rick-if5zb
      @Rick-if5zb Місяць тому +1

      @BonedaddyToo I knew the Samples family personally, especially Junior's granddaughter April. She used to talk about how most women who had a famous last name (Samples) would hyphenate their last name with their married name. But after hearing why she couldn't, I understood. April married a guy ( a personal friend of mine) named Chris Cox, so the hyphenated name wouldn't be appropriate.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  Місяць тому +2

      @@Rick-if5zb 🤣🤣🤣 Yep. Best to leave that one alone!

    • @Rick-if5zb
      @Rick-if5zb Місяць тому +1

      @@BonedaddyToo It's a story that had to be told, as it was from her own mouth I heard that story. Also, she said in real life, her granddaddy (Junior) was a mean man. He was portrayed to me by his own son (April's father) to be mean as well.

  • @PatchesandPotholes
    @PatchesandPotholes 3 роки тому +90

    I used to love that show. I automatically started singing “ where, oh where, are you tonight” 🎶

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +8

      😁 I think everyone I knew remembered all the words to that little tune back in the day! Thanks for watching this one.

    • @PatchesandPotholes
      @PatchesandPotholes 3 роки тому +5

      I think I’m showing my age.😆

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +3

      @@PatchesandPotholes 😁

    • @steventrosiek2623
      @steventrosiek2623 3 роки тому +4

      @@PatchesandPotholes me too

    • @jockellis
      @jockellis 2 роки тому +7

      Who quit singing it? I still do.

  • @terrycannon570
    @terrycannon570 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm 72 years old and we also watched Heehaw every Saturday night. Only black and white TV but they made smiles every weekend for many. I agree BR549 is well known by most all my age. I always loved listening to Buck Owens and still do. One of my favorites by Buck was "Made in Japan" and the all famous "Under your spell again" i still listen to Buck to this day and he has been gone a long long time. Thanks for bringing us along and for honoring Junior Samples.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you very much for stopping by; and for reminding us of the gifted musician that was Buck Owens. We appreciate it.

  • @slimcatandme
    @slimcatandme 3 роки тому +6

    Very nice leaving a fishing lure. What great memories of Her Haw as a kid watching every week. The bird's geese have a nice protected habitat at the lake.

  • @IRgEEK
    @IRgEEK 13 днів тому +1

    I was just thinking BR549 and found your post. Thank you for sharing.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  13 днів тому +1

      Thank you very much for watching!

  • @victornelson6016
    @victornelson6016 11 місяців тому +3

    Hee Haw was also on in my family's home every Saturday night. My brother was the reason, 'cause he always was and always will be a huge country fan. When each Hee Haw cast member dies, it's like losing family, even to this day. My favorite Junior Samples joke was, 'I crossed the road without lookin'. Whad'ya get? Runned over!'

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  10 місяців тому +1

      Junior was and is appreciated here in his hometown. Thanks for visiting him with us and sharing about the classic TV show.

  • @amandabrierleyakamandysmag609
    @amandabrierleyakamandysmag609 3 роки тому +4

    Great Story of a great man. That was lovely of you to leave a fishing lure in memory of Junior.
    Take Care Mandy ❤🤗❤

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks, Mandy! And thanks for coming along! ❤❤

  • @ZippyThePinhead
    @ZippyThePinhead 4 місяці тому +2

    You & I are approximately the same age, and your Saturday nights sound a lot like mine. 😁 We used to watch both Hee Haw & Carol Burnett too, until I got older & music became my obsession. I'd spend my time in my room listening to that God forsaken Rock & Roll. 😂 However Junior was hilarious, and we all got a kick out of him, and what you pointed out about BR-549 makes a lot of sense. RIP Junior, you left us too soon. ❤

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      I miss those days more and more often as the years go by. Thanks so much for visiting our channel. We appreciate it!

  • @kristahewett7080
    @kristahewett7080 4 місяці тому +1

    I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Samples when I was about 8 yrs. old in Orlando, FL in 1969 or 1970. My parents really enjoyed Hee Haw and we all watched it every week. A new car lot was opening and Junior was the celebrity attraction. He was very kind, but a little bit shy. He of course was asked to say "BR549". I will always remember that day.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +2

      I had a similar experience meeting Buford Pusser at a car dealership around the same time. Don't see free celebrity appearances much anymore. Thanks for sharing yours, and for stopping by.

  • @bruceabbott3941
    @bruceabbott3941 3 місяці тому +2

    BR549 also has an automotive connection. International once built a very large gasoline V8 for their trucks; it had a displacement of 549 cubic inches, and was available with an optional turbocharger. The pistons were designed with extra-large compression rings to handle the boost of the turbo, and were fitted to the non-boosted versions as well. The engine thus received a prefix designating that it used the 'broad rings', and the design was advertised as the International BR549...

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +1

      I had never heard this before. Thanks very much for sharing it here! And thanks for dropping by too.

  • @kawasakiz76
    @kawasakiz76 4 місяці тому +3

    Great video!! My Grandmother was a Samples and her and Jr. were 1st cousins. In fact, she is buried in the same cemetery. In the garden of peace I do believe. Her name is Rooney S. Holloway with the S standing for Samples. She was my dad's mother and him and all of his side of the family live in Cumming and Dawsonville. I never knew he was buried there. I was always told he was buried on his property somewhere. This is great to know! Thank you!!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +2

      The Samples name is on roads, buildings, cemeteries and more hereabouts. The family is genuinely loved and spoken of in the kindest of terms by everyone in the area. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing your family connection!

    • @LEDRavecom
      @LEDRavecom 3 місяці тому +1

      @@BonedaddyToo In Kansas, I know a guy whom I met as he was driving West on US36, stopping to pray at every town along the way. I met him the day he stopped in my town and, me, being from Nashville, noted his Southern accent, introduced myself and asked where he was from. His name is Samples, and he was from Cumming, GA. I knew of Junior’s hometown so I asked this young pastor Samples if he was related, and he said yes, they were cousins, but he did not know Junior personally. I didn’t ask further, but I assume Junior had died before this man was born or when he was very young.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +1

      @@LEDRavecom There are still a few Samples folks living here today; some not far from my home. Thanks for stopping by and telling us of some traveling members of the family.

  • @homebuiltedmmachines9471
    @homebuiltedmmachines9471 3 місяці тому +1

    I worked at a radio station in Statesville N.C. and Junior Samples came in for a visit. He was GREAT to talk to. What you saw on Hee Haw was the real Junior, the real deal.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +1

      More and more a rare quality. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @Time2getgoin
    @Time2getgoin 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite show in that era. Buck Owens is from Bakersfield Ca. where I lived as a youngin' "On the streets of Bakersfield" I was in my first year of high School when Hee Haw first aired. I remember they canceled it on local TV after only a few years because it was to rural-country. All of may favorite artists passed through this show. Thanks for sharing this piece of fact. Yes I always wondered about the BR-549. I just assumed it was the phone number. But, that is a good theory.🙏👍big like 38---Kornfield Kounty must be in Georgia😉😊

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому

      Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me! I appreciate it.

  • @woodandwheelz
    @woodandwheelz 3 місяці тому +1

    It's always fun finding another UA-camr from your same town. Great Video. Hee Haw was a family favorite for my family when I was a kid too. We camp on Lake Lanier often.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +2

      We're over in Eagle Creek Shores! Thanks for giving us a look.

    • @woodandwheelz
      @woodandwheelz 3 місяці тому

      @@BonedaddyToo Wow, I may have seen you and never knew it. LoL. We shop at Market place a lot. Mainly the Walmart Lowes side. Izumi's has the best sushi in our opinion. Ask for the waitress Wiwi (we we), she's the best. If you like sushi that is. I've been checking out your videos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @walterdiesch
    @walterdiesch 3 місяці тому +1

    I was raised in Florida, but I moved up to Northern Georgia in Jackson County and the ZIP Code here is 30549 and it always reminded me of BR 549 so I think of it often and I loved Junior Samples and that show

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by the channel. Much appreciated.

  • @fralinsandfriends
    @fralinsandfriends 3 роки тому +5

    We loved Hee Haw. Junior was always so fun. They were all fun. 😀👋💖

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stepping back in time with me, Glenda!

  • @gary3696
    @gary3696 4 місяці тому +1

    I was fortunate enough to meet Mr Samples and grew to be acquainted with him as I was the night manager at the hotel next to where he would appear when in Cocoa Beach. Truly a very pleasant and Godly man, overalls and all. He really made your day even in the 5 min it took to get him checked in and to his room..btw, I was too young to go to the club and see his show.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      It's always makes me feel good to hear stories like this about famous people I like. Thank you for sharing it and thank you for stopping by.

  • @SoonerGirlTravels
    @SoonerGirlTravels 3 роки тому +6

    Very interesting. Hee Haw was my dad’s favorite show

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for checking out this episode of our show!

  • @mrbr549
    @mrbr549 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing where Junior is at rest. As you can probably tell, Hee Haw was one of my favorite TV shows. RIP Junior.

  • @crumbocrumbo6814
    @crumbocrumbo6814 3 місяці тому +1

    I was in the Army Fort Carson 1977. There was a person with the last name Samples of course we called him Juinor but eventually he just became known as BR549.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 місяці тому +1

      I'd bet that wasn't the only time he was ever called that 😁. Thanks for dropping by!

  • @StaciesCountryCooking
    @StaciesCountryCooking 3 роки тому +4

    This was nice seeing and the history. Thank you for sharing it with us. Have a great day.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for giving it a look, Stacie!

  • @plaiddad276
    @plaiddad276 2 місяці тому +1

    Hee Haw and Carol Burnett, yup remember those days well. Lawrence Welk was another Saturday night program quite popular, especially in the Midwest where I grew up. Those were the days when our country was still our country, sure miss those times.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 місяці тому +1

      Lawrence Welk was "wonnerful, wonnerful" 😁. I miss having a limited menu of TV. Thanks for stopping by the channel.

  • @SimplyJanHomestead
    @SimplyJanHomestead 3 роки тому +6

    Haaa! First! We watched Hee Haw every Saturday night at 8:00 growing up! Awesome! ❤️

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for visiting memory lane with me!

  • @rancidpitts8243
    @rancidpitts8243 2 роки тому +1

    When I was in Vietnam for the fun and games of the one year all expense paid tour, we watched "Hee Haa" when ever we could on Armed Forces TV. The attractions were many, namely the ladies. We named a few of the NCO's Junior because of the parallels to Mr. Samples. Size, appearance, or apparent lack of education. Many of us watched for " Grandpa what's for Dinner". Most of us didn't know what a quarter of it was, but it sounded as good as the ladies on the show, because it wasn't a C-Ration or Chow Hall food. Most of us loved every part of and the people on the program. The music didn't suit some ears, but no one complained.
    Thanks for bringing back pleasant memories from a tiring time.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +1

      You made me smile, my friend. Thanks.

  • @lmrcollins
    @lmrcollins 3 роки тому +7

    This is one of the best! I loved Hee Haw, always wanted to meet Buck Owens. I have a couple old VCR tapes of recorded episodes! Thanks for this beautiful tribute to Jr., and for showing us that gorgeous cemetery! ❤️👍🏼👌🏼

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for coming along, Lily! I appreciate it.

  • @Buck1954
    @Buck1954 4 місяці тому +1

    I watched that show everytime it came on. Thanks for the memories

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for stopping by our channel.

  • @waistgunner3930
    @waistgunner3930 2 роки тому +8

    We always, always watched HeeHaw; it came on Saturday nights at 7pm; we never missed it. Junior did a super job as a member of the "Culhanes", but his best -no doubt- was playing the car salesman (BR549 sketch). We used to get up in front of class in 1st grade and sing "where oh where are you tonight" ... (this was when HeeHaw had first started); I also had a HeeHaw lunch box.

  • @gregoryblackwell235
    @gregoryblackwell235 4 місяці тому +1

    When I was a kid my grandparents had a large lakefront estate on Lake Lanier off Pilgrim Mill Rd just outside Cumming. Whenever I stayed with them in the summer we'd always start the morning with breakfast at Jack's Restaurant just across the street from Otwell Ford in Cumming. From time to time Junior Samples would come in for breakfast as well and he'd always speak to me. He was a nice man with a huge heart who loved a good biscuit.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому

      No one hereabouts ever has an unkind word to say about him. Thanks very much for sharing this.

  • @GalaxyIsADork
    @GalaxyIsADork 2 роки тому +3

    Hee Haw was always one of my childhood memories😔

  • @Criticalthinker0515
    @Criticalthinker0515 Місяць тому +1

    I remember watching the show when I was a kid my parents would visit my grandparents and we would watch i remember the price tag on the hat such great memories and great times for me.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  Місяць тому +1

      Would be nice to go back to then every now and then. Thanks for stopping by the channel.

  • @tellfile
    @tellfile 4 місяці тому +1

    Decades ago I would always think of Junior when i drove through Cumming on the way to Lake Lanier, which is where he caught that big fish and his recorded comical story of that was heard by Chet Atkins, who in turn, introduced him to Archie Campbell of Hee Haw and so the rest was history.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      The lake is still the setting for a lot of tall fish tales. I think Junior would be pleased. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @TheJourneyAwaits
    @TheJourneyAwaits 3 роки тому +4

    I remember watching Hee Haw with my parents.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Those were good years. Thanks for watching this episode.

  • @jennifermurphy899
    @jennifermurphy899 2 місяці тому +1

    I loved Hee Haw We watched it every Saturday night eating popcorn. I still like to watch the reruns on UA-cam. He died too soon.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 місяці тому +1

      Saturday nights felt a lot warmer and friendlier back then 🙂. Thank you for stopping by!

  • @MidlifeMamaw
    @MidlifeMamaw 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Mike! 😊👍❤ I grew up watching Hee Haw and remember him well. Thanks for taking us all along.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for visiting Junior with me, Tracy! ❤❤

  • @sanderaadams4991
    @sanderaadams4991 2 роки тому +2

    I knew Roy personally , he was a great man, loved his Junior stories

  • @feetfeetfun
    @feetfeetfun 2 роки тому +24

    I never knew if Junior was acting or just being himself.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +4

      I think maybe it was a little of both. Thanks for stopping by!

    • @bryanduffy3995
      @bryanduffy3995 2 роки тому +1

      That was all junior samples

    • @howabouthetruth2157
      @howabouthetruth2157 2 роки тому

      @@BonedaddyToo I tend to believe he was just being himself, because he always messed up his lines on Hee Haw, and he would try to keep a straight face, lol. My dad would laugh harder than anyone in the family every time ole Junior did that.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому

      @@howabouthetruth2157 🙂

  • @scottmann3413
    @scottmann3413 2 роки тому

    My beloved hometown of Cumming, Ga...I was born there in 1970 at the old Forsyth County Hospital which no longer exists. My paternal grandparents and one of my first cousins are all interred in that same cemetery. I also used to live not too far from Bald Ridge Marina over on Pilgrim Mill Road which also ends at the lake. In fact the sub-division we lived in once, which was called "Deerwood Subdivision" was also on the lake and had it's very own boat ramp. When I was a child we lived in the southern end of the county a few miles down Highway 141 and we had to pass samples store every time we went to town and back and I remember very well seeing Junior setting out in front of the store in his rocking chair...fond memories of my childhood...thanks for posting this wonderful video...GOD BLESS!!!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much for dropping by, Scott. And thanks for sharing your memories of our hometown.

  • @LivingtheSilverLife
    @LivingtheSilverLife 3 роки тому +3

    Loved Hee Haw. We grew up on it. Don’t tell my husband, but I had a crush on the twins. Cool story.

  • @stevencaskey8502
    @stevencaskey8502 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you young man. Excellent. Just excellent. And yes Im too a Junior Samples fan.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much for stopping by our channel 🙂

  • @fralinsandfriends
    @fralinsandfriends 3 роки тому +1

    You spoke really well. Great video. 😀👋💖

  • @ChappysTikiBar
    @ChappysTikiBar 3 роки тому +6

    Used to love Hee Haw RIP Junior

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for visiting him with me! 😊

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 2 роки тому +2

    Jr. Samples told about going to New York City. While there he ordered up a big steak. When it arrived he sent it back to be cooked more. He said "Back home I done seed cows come home hurt worse than that and live!" He really cracked me up! RIP Junior.

  • @kennethtoohill6367
    @kennethtoohill6367 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome! I really enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

  • @ourlifeinwyoming4654
    @ourlifeinwyoming4654 2 місяці тому +1

    My Grandfather took me to a fishing tournament where Junior was back in the 70's when I was a kid. Great memories.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 місяці тому +2

      I can imagine Junior added to the fun. Thanks for dropping by our channel.

  • @carlroberts7830
    @carlroberts7830 2 роки тому +1

    can't say that it brought a tear to my eye but it did bring back a lot of fond memories as a kid and our family of 9 watching hee haw
    thanks

  • @SteveTurtle
    @SteveTurtle 3 роки тому +2

    That was a fun line up back in the day. I think it was good clean humor. Really good facts, I did not know! BR 540, I'll give it a call. Thanks Mike, It's always fun to stop by.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for checking it out, Steve!

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 2 роки тому +1

    That was a really great analogy of a typical night watching TV my friend. We did the same thing too. I'm 60 yrs old now. My dad used to get tickled to death with Junior Samples every time Junior would mess up his lines on Hee Haw. He was the main reason my dad watched it.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому

      I miss those days. Thanks for dropping by.

    • @howabouthetruth2157
      @howabouthetruth2157 2 роки тому

      @@BonedaddyToo You and me both. Thanks for making this video, I really enjoyed it.

  • @joejeffers2406
    @joejeffers2406 3 роки тому +1

    I remember Saturday night as well Mike he Hall Adam 12 emergency Carol Burnett what great times and memories thanks for taking us along my man

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому

      Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me, Joe!

  • @mrdovie47
    @mrdovie47 4 місяці тому +1

    If you are into Electronics at all, the BC549 is a general purpose NPN Transistor. It makes a good Joule Thief circuit. I liked Junior Samples for his down home humor.

  • @mikecurtis4463
    @mikecurtis4463 3 роки тому +3

    That was a very interesting story of BR549, it was also Barney Five's call number on his patrol car radio which I believe was mid 60's.

    • @clintperry799
      @clintperry799 2 роки тому

      I didn't know that, but it Fife by the way. : )

  • @FoodieDarling
    @FoodieDarling 3 роки тому +2

    Very Interesting story to listen 😃😃 Join to listen more and more.
    Stay blessed, stay connected 💖💖

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching us, my friend!

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 4 місяці тому +1

    i always watched hee haw.loved jr.would loved to
    have met him.bless him

  • @donaldsink8115
    @donaldsink8115 4 місяці тому +1

    He was on Johnny Carson one night. Johnny asked him about how he came to know so much about "white liquor" or " moonshine". I remember him just looking at Johnny and said, it just kind come naturally. Of course everyone just broke up.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      Still a few stills hereabouts 😁. Thanks for stopping by.

  • @grassroot1100
    @grassroot1100 4 місяці тому +1

    Haa, I've got a car with BR 359 on it's license plate. Always think of Junior when I see that plate and his speaking that line.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому +1

      😁 Thanks for stopping by!

  • @thehillbillyhilton3557
    @thehillbillyhilton3557 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool story. I grew up in Conyers Ga in the 80s and 90s. I remember seein In The Heat Of The Night being filmed in Covington. Stay safe out there

  • @Bobcat1950
    @Bobcat1950 2 місяці тому +1

    When writing the car sales skit they had the number 549. A friend of theirs suggested the BR (Brenda Reese).

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the information! And thank you for dropping by.

  • @RockNlRolla
    @RockNlRolla 3 роки тому +2

    I never heard of him but i think its because im dutch .... its a beautiful place tho to rest in peace ✌🏼 great share daddio

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for checking it out, Rock!

  • @lowtech67
    @lowtech67 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the tribute to an amazing man that lives on in so many of our memories. Happy ones.

  • @krisdrinkwine6045
    @krisdrinkwine6045 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the memories my friend. I loved Hee Haw and all of its characters. Those were the days.

  • @mattleinhauser9166
    @mattleinhauser9166 9 місяців тому +1

    I loved this show so much. And for the ones that have gone home to the Lord. RIP my brother and sister I'll see you someday, God bless 🙏❤

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for giving our tribute a watch, Matt. Appreciated.

  • @ginajennings1664
    @ginajennings1664 4 місяці тому +1

    A beautiful cemetery. What a great final resting place.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for stopping by our channel.

  • @rayjaypaulsen
    @rayjaypaulsen 3 роки тому

    I liked watching with my parents growing up on Long Island, N.Y. Im 61 now I enjoyed it very much

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому +1

      Those were good years. Thanks for coming along for this one, Ray!

  • @kevinwiley6376
    @kevinwiley6376 2 роки тому

    Yep, same, Saturday nites our family would gather round the tube, we loved the 🎵.

  • @keithmaxwell2169
    @keithmaxwell2169 2 роки тому

    We Use to watch Hee Haw every Saturday night with my Grandparents it was a good show, I miss those Day's, RIP JR. Thanks for the LAUGHS

  • @frankenz66
    @frankenz66 2 роки тому +2

    Always loved Hee Haw, Grandpa, Junior, and all of them.

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому

      Me too. Thanks for stopping by, Franklin.

  • @BigJoeMeleahsWorld
    @BigJoeMeleahsWorld 3 роки тому

    Me and junior shared a birthday...he was 50yrs older than me to the day! Awesome video bro!!!

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  3 роки тому

      Thanks for giving this one a look, Joe!

  • @nancyzorbaugh510
    @nancyzorbaugh510 2 роки тому +2

    Remember watching Hee Haw with my grandma and family

  • @NascarNanaGangOffical
    @NascarNanaGangOffical 3 роки тому

    WATCHED HEE HAW GROWING UP !! Great video

  • @stanwebb3480
    @stanwebb3480 2 роки тому

    I was in College Speech Class, And did a 3 to 5 minute speech on how to buy Used Cars as my speech.... I wore bibs with one of the straps hanging down and had index cards to speak off of... The last card in the set facing the class and had the BR 549 on the card in bold black hand written marker..... It was a fun day, it was in spring of 1975. "Thank You Junior"

    • @BonedaddyToo
      @BonedaddyToo  2 роки тому

      I bet your speech was a hit. Thanks for stopping by!

    • @stanwebb3480
      @stanwebb3480 2 роки тому

      A in the class for the Quarter!!!!

  • @lespinnix4381
    @lespinnix4381 2 роки тому +1

    Loved Hee Haw...still watch it when I can find it on TV...

  • @alfredodoardi2717
    @alfredodoardi2717 2 роки тому

    thanks for the post, ive never forgotten br549. ive enjoyed it, as well as those saturday nights gone by!

  • @christjesusordainedministr2099
    @christjesusordainedministr2099 2 роки тому

    Yes, I remember fondly. Great remember who & when. Thanks