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Jeffrey Smith
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Don Harron

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Don Harron (90) Canadian comedian who entertained TV audiences in Canada and the US with his comic alter ego Charlie Farquharson, a regular feature during the first 13 years (1969–82) of the long-running rural comedy series Hee Haw. Harron started his career as an actor, appearing regularly on US TV shows in the ‘60s, including The FBI, Mission: Impossible, 12 O’Clock High, The Outer Limits, and Dr. Kildare. He died in Toronto, Canada after choosing not to seek treatment for cancer, on January 17, 2015. (from lifeinlegacy.com)


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Richard Sinkler
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KORN radio will never be the same.
Carter D10 8p/7k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup, Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112, Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open G slide and regular G tuning guitar) .

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Skip Cole
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Don Herron

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May God comfort his family and friends at his passing. I don't think i ever missed an episode of HeeHaw and i think a big SSSSAAALLLUTTEE!!! to Mr Herron is appropriate, for his faithful broadcasting on "KORN" radio! :D

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Michael Breid
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Charlie Farqurson(SP)was one of my favorites on Hee Haw. Don Harron was a comic genius. He came up with some of the neatest names for people when he'd do the news on K-O-R-N. Luckily, I've got some Hee Haws on tape. Love everyone of them. RIP Mr. Don. You had a nice long life.
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Michael Breid
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Charlie Farqurson(SP)was one of my favorites on Hee Haw. Don Harron was a comic genius. He came up with some of the neatest names for people when he'd do the news on K-O-R-N. Luckily, I've got some Hee Haws on tape. Love everyone of them. RIP Mr. Don. You had a nice long life.
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