Minnie Pearl
A life well lived41 total reviews
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
wow. This is a blast from the past! I can tell you worked hard on the research for his one and I learned things i never knew about her. I didn't know of all her health issues especially the double mastectomy. She was a funny lady and a unique entertainer. Enjoyed this.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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wow. This is a blast from the past! I can tell you worked hard on the research for his one and I learned things i never knew about her. I didn't know of all her health issues especially the double mastectomy. She was a funny lady and a unique entertainer. Enjoyed this.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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I learned quite a bit I did not know. But, I really had to dig, and some stuff was contrary. But she is universally loved. Thanks for the read. And those lovely sixes. Karen
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What an interesting woman! I'd never heard of her, but just checked out here research center in London. It's famous! It's strange that she isn't better known given all the awards she received and all the famous people she worked alongside with. I'm going to Google her and see if there is a sketch I can watch.
Going back to the first part, I was really shocked that Sophie Tucker had to blacken her face because they thought she was too ugly to be a white woman! What a cheak!! This was a great first biography, Karen. I really enjoyed it. Well done. :) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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What an interesting woman! I'd never heard of her, but just checked out here research center in London. It's famous! It's strange that she isn't better known given all the awards she received and all the famous people she worked alongside with. I'm going to Google her and see if there is a sketch I can watch.
Going back to the first part, I was really shocked that Sophie Tucker had to blacken her face because they thought she was too ugly to be a white woman! What a cheak!! This was a great first biography, Karen. I really enjoyed it. Well done. :) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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On Pbs there is a short biography , and I think you tube has some shorts. Karen
Comment from Begin Again
What a wonderful post, Karen. I remember sitting with my parents and watching the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw on television. She had that awesome smile and a way of making your spirits laugh and soar...even a kid. You did a great job of sharing a slice of history.
I noticed a few glitches but sped right past at first because the story held my attention. Here's a couple of them toward the end....
who flied planes
He owned and flied (flew)
She a great deal
Mount hope
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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What a wonderful post, Karen. I remember sitting with my parents and watching the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw on television. She had that awesome smile and a way of making your spirits laugh and soar...even a kid. You did a great job of sharing a slice of history.
I noticed a few glitches but sped right past at first because the story held my attention. Here's a couple of them toward the end....
who flied planes
He owned and flied (flew)
She a great deal
Mount hope
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the read and edits. I corrected, and I did find another. I must have reviewed this story more than two dozen times. How do I miss stuff? :-0
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Same way I do...I read and know what it's suppose to say but miss that it doesn't say that. i was a wonderful story. have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
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We are blind to our perfect babies I think. Karen
Comment from patcelaw
This is a very well written biography about many pearl, and I very much enjoyed listening to it. There were a lot of facts that I did not know about her. I did not know that she had had strokes and that she eventually died of a massive stroke. I did not know of her educational background or any of the things that she did. This is a wonderful piece and you have done her a very big honor by featuring her and this. Just a little sidenote when I did a stand-up comedy routine in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1996 I took on the persona of many pearl with a price tag hanging from my head. I enjoyed doing that, but I am nowhere near the talent of many pearl. Patricia.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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This is a very well written biography about many pearl, and I very much enjoyed listening to it. There were a lot of facts that I did not know about her. I did not know that she had had strokes and that she eventually died of a massive stroke. I did not know of her educational background or any of the things that she did. This is a wonderful piece and you have done her a very big honor by featuring her and this. Just a little sidenote when I did a stand-up comedy routine in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1996 I took on the persona of many pearl with a price tag hanging from my head. I enjoyed doing that, but I am nowhere near the talent of many pearl. Patricia.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the read and sweet comments. Some of the information was news to me as well. I never knew she had cancer. Or, that she donated e vrything to the search for a cure. Karen
Comment from Tom Horonzy
and as Paul Harvey would say, and there you have... the rest of the story... and I will add and a little but extra should be credited to Karen Cherry. Well done my red headed gal-pal.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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and as Paul Harvey would say, and there you have... the rest of the story... and I will add and a little but extra should be credited to Karen Cherry. Well done my red headed gal-pal.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Not many people knew the real Sarah Ophelia Colley Conner. Or, Minnie Pearl either. She had a lot of close friends, but her circle was close. She was a hoot. Thanks for the read. Karen
Comment from njcoleman
I, of course, had heard of Minnie Pearl. And remember seeing her on some old show back in the day (probably Hee Haw). I just remember her being the goofy old lady with the hat and the price tags.
But your story opens up a whole new side of Minnie Pearl that is fascinating. What a great career. Especially in a time when women weren't given the same opportunities as men, not even close. Especially in comedy.
Great work, Karen.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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I, of course, had heard of Minnie Pearl. And remember seeing her on some old show back in the day (probably Hee Haw). I just remember her being the goofy old lady with the hat and the price tags.
But your story opens up a whole new side of Minnie Pearl that is fascinating. What a great career. Especially in a time when women weren't given the same opportunities as men, not even close. Especially in comedy.
Great work, Karen.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the read.Every new years I pick something to do I haven't done before. Last year it was write a western. It took my to November to do it. This year I picked a biography.
I finished in March. Now , I need a new goal. Karen
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Lots of details and of course, so foreign but it is interesting to know that you get a chance to see what a rich life this person had. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Lots of details and of course, so foreign but it is interesting to know that you get a chance to see what a rich life this person had. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the read, She is an icon in the south.I do not think she went outside the U.S. Karen
Comment from Tim Margetts
Well, thank you indeed, Karen.
I always enjoy learning about amazing people I previously never knew.
I had never heard of this woman, I imagine Minnie was mainly a US star of stage and show.
She sounds like an amazing woman and a fantastic role model for modern aspiring comediennes.
Tim x
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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Well, thank you indeed, Karen.
I always enjoy learning about amazing people I previously never knew.
I had never heard of this woman, I imagine Minnie was mainly a US star of stage and show.
She sounds like an amazing woman and a fantastic role model for modern aspiring comediennes.
Tim x
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the read. It is my first Biography.There is the Sarah Conner Cancer Research Center which was started by her. She spread her money around. Her will also had everything going to the cancer centers. Karen
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Thank you, Karen, for filling me in on the long fun-filled life of Minnie Pearl. She certainly was a hoot! I remember seeing her on the hit television series Hee Haw and loved her character with the price tags still on her clothes and hat she was a funny and lovable comedian. I had no idea she was as famous to so many folks as she was. Thanks for sharing her life filled with awards and career changes that benefited both her and her husband.
You did an outstanding job of writing this tribute to a lesser-known comedian who showed us how it was to be a country girl.
Jesse
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Karen, for filling me in on the long fun-filled life of Minnie Pearl. She certainly was a hoot! I remember seeing her on the hit television series Hee Haw and loved her character with the price tags still on her clothes and hat she was a funny and lovable comedian. I had no idea she was as famous to so many folks as she was. Thanks for sharing her life filled with awards and career changes that benefited both her and her husband.
You did an outstanding job of writing this tribute to a lesser-known comedian who showed us how it was to be a country girl.
Jesse
Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Thanks for the six stars, it is my first biography. It was hard work with so little information compared to others. She was little known if you didn't know where to look. Karen
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You did a wonderful job of writing a tribute to Minnie Pearl. I would have never known it was your first effort.
Maybe you have found your niche.
Have a lovely day,
Jesse
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I seem to have many sides to me. First it was learning some new poetry, then I killed men off in various ways. Then Nostalgia grabbed me. How, I seem to be mainly humor. But, every new years I challenge myself to write ina category I haven't done. Last year was a western. It took me to November to do it. This year it was a biography. It only took me to March. It was difficult, so I don't think I will be knocking them out any time soon. Karen
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent tribute. Great job. Thank you for highlighted Minnie Pearl.
Totie fields was under five feet and showed up on everything. - oops. I had to look her up.
She borrowed her mothers hat - (mother's)
county music hall of Fame - (Hall)
...government, for her half-century of work. - comma not needed
She was left her bedridden, - oops
...she graced that nashville nursing home.- (Nashville)
...people in her life, No one who - (period)
Might be a few more glitches, but who's counting? (smiley face here)
Thanks for posting.
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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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Excellent tribute. Great job. Thank you for highlighted Minnie Pearl.
Totie fields was under five feet and showed up on everything. - oops. I had to look her up.
She borrowed her mothers hat - (mother's)
county music hall of Fame - (Hall)
...government, for her half-century of work. - comma not needed
She was left her bedridden, - oops
...she graced that nashville nursing home.- (Nashville)
...people in her life, No one who - (period)
Might be a few more glitches, but who's counting? (smiley face here)
Thanks for posting.
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
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I edited, thank you. She was a hoot. I appreciate the read. Karen
