Lulu Roman, a gospel singer who starred in the variety shows Hee Haw and Hee Haw Honeys, has passed away. She was 78. Roman’s son confirmed her passing to The Hollywood Reporter.

For hours before her visit, residents had been watching "Hee Haw" re-runs — with LuLu making jokes and wisecracks in a multitude of short skits — only for LuLu herself to come strolling in the ...

Gailard Sartain, the character actor and comedian whose breakthrough role on Hee Haw launched a career of playing Southern good-ol’-boy that included his memorable performance as The Big Bopper ...

Lulu Roman in 1969, the year “Hee Haw" made its debut. She was an original member of the show’s cast and remained with it for more than two decades. CBS, via Getty Images ...