Minnie Pearl 1912-1996

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Minnie Pearl 1912-1996

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Minnie Pearl

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1912-1996

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Pearl, Minnie

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Minnie

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Cannon, Sarah Ophelia Colley, 1912-1996

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Cannon

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Sarah Ophelia Colley

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1912-1996

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Cannon, Sarah Ophelia

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Cannon

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Sarah Ophelia

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1912-10-25

October 25, 1912

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1996-03-04

March 4, 1996

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Country comedy performer. Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her stage character Minnie Pearl, was an American comedian who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (1940–1991) and on the television show Hee Haw from 1969 to 1991. Recognized for her knee-length dresses and straw hat with the $1.98 price tag. Star of Grand Ole Opry from the early 1940s-1991. Popular stage and television performer. Regular cast member of the Hee Haw television show. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

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https://viaf.org/viaf/55445953

https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n80063204

https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n80063204

https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q437015

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Country music

Women comedians

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Comedian

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Tennessee

TN, US

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Sarah Colley was born in Centerville in Hickman County, Tennessee.

Nashville

TN, US

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