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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.
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.
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!😣
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.☺️✌️☮️🖖😷
@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 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.
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
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
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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 RU-vid, your friend will not be forgotten. Hee Haw was a big part of our week too. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
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.
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.
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! 🤩
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.
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.
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.
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! 😇
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.
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.
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.
Neither choice buried or burned neither one appeal at all! You have a kind gentle soul, thank you for the information on Junior Hee Haw was one of my born in Kentucky hillbilly and proud mom's favorite shows that I often watched with her, I remember Junior he was funny the whole show was and man that guy named Roy could sure pick a guitar, I always thought he should have joined up with Charley Daniels and jam, wouldn't that be something? which inspired me to play, so in the spirit of Junior I have to say, you know I bet they could have saved money on his stone by just getting the sample!, was that his real name? It just don't seem right that we have to die.
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.
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.
Junior could never say the word algebra!! He said he thought there was no such word!!! Ha ha ha .May Mr Samples and Tracy enjoy eternity in paradise with king JESUS!!! Thanks for the video,god bless!
When something costs too much, it's always 'a dollar two ninety-eight'. All I have to say to my younger sister is BR549 to set her off in a fit of giggles. I'm your 899 sub. Happy to have found your channel.
Thanks for the sub Trish, glad you were 899. My mom and dad used to make my little sister sing the "Where oh Where are you tonight" song for anyone who would listen, she loved the raspberry i.e. spitting part. Thanks again for watching, commenting and for the sub.
@@BrotherTim I love that song!! All it took to make me cry as a child was to hear Glen Campbell singing Wichita Lineman. It's beautiful and haunting for a thankless job walking those old lines. I cried over it this morning.Good crying though. I am always especially kind to the electrical people. Country people understand fully and I would start prepping food the minute they showed up. Coffee going on the wood stove in the barn. Blessings to you and yours, Brother Tim.
