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Born 111 Years Ago Today in Missouri, the “Clown Prince of Country Comedy” Who Entertained Audiences on ‘The Porter Wagoner Show’
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Born 111 Years Ago Today in Missouri, the “Clown Prince of Country Comedy” Who Entertained Audiences on ‘The Porter Wagoner Show’
Gilbert "Speck" Rhodes. (Photo courtesy of Facebook) First airing in 1961, The Porter Wagoner Show—named for its host—entertained audiences for more than 20 years. Featuring performances from future country music A-listers like Dolly Parton and Jeannie Seely, the true heart of the show was beloved comedian Gilbert Ray “Speck” Rhodes. Born in West Plains, Missouri, on this day (July 16) in 1915, Rhodes enjoyed a 20-year working partnership with W…
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