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Jun 4, 1922

Comedian Gordie Tapp is born in London, Ontario. He is the first man hired in 1969 for the cast of "Hee Haw," where he appears frequently through 1988

Mar 16, 1969

Gordy Tapp is the first cast member hired for "Hee Haw"

Aug 17, 1969

Jerry Lee Lewis performs "What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me)" and Conway Twitty contributes "I Love You More Today" on CBS-TV's "Hee Haw" with Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Stringbean, Junior Samples, Lulu Roman, Gordie Tapp and Grandpa Jones

Jan 28, 1970

Merle Haggard sings "I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am" and Loretta Lynn delivers "Fist City" on the CBS series "Hee Haw." Buck Owens and Roy Clark host, joined by regulars Lulu Roman, Grandpa Jones, Gordie Tapp, Stringbean and Junior Samples

Mar 25, 1970

Connie Smith performs "You And Your Sweet Love" on CBS-TV's "Hee Haw," featuring Roy Clark, Buck Owens, Gordie Tapp, Lulu Roman, Stringbean, Junior Samples and Grandpa Jones

Mar 9, 1974

Buck Owens performs "Big Game Hunter" and "Oklahoma Hills" during "Hee Haw." The episode also features regulars Tennessee Ernie Ford, Roy Clark, Barbi Benton, Gordie Tapp, Minnie Pearl, Grandpa Jones, Junior Samples and Lulu Roman

Oct 5, 1974

Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass play "Kaw-Liga" on "Hee Haw," hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark. The episode also features Roni Stoneman, Gunilla Hutton, Grandpa Jones, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp and Susan Raye, who performs "Stop The World (And Let Me Off)"

Dec 28, 1974

Tennessee governor Winfield Dunn sings "Lovesick Blues" with Roy Clark and Minnie Pearl on "Hee Haw." The episode also features musical guests Red Steagall and Susan Raye, co-host Buck Owens, Lulu Roman, Gordie Tapp, George "Goober" Lindsey and Kenny Price

Oct 25, 1999

Former "Hee Haw" comic Gordie Tapp is awarded the Order of Ontario in Canada

Jan 16, 2007

Roy Clark celebrates 60 years in show business with a benefit concert at Tulsa's John Q. Hammons Arena. His guests include Mel Tillis, Moe Bandy, Mickey Gilley, Boots Randolph, Roni Stoneman, George Lindsey, Lulu Roman and Gordie Tapp

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