Inspired by the sketch comedy show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Hee Haw began in 1969.

Set in the fictional "Kornfield Kounty," the show relied on a combination of country music and comedy sketches, hosted by country artists Buck Owens and Roy Clark. 

The show drew high ratings nationwide, likely thanks to its tendency to trot out scantily clad women in sketches. 

Running like clockwork, the show eventually shut down in 1993 after 25 seasons.