US EditionGailard Sartain, Actor Known for 'Hee Haw,' Dies at 78
TULSA, OKLAHOMA, JUN 20 – Gailard Sartain appeared in over 60 film and TV roles including Hee Haw and Ernest movies, passing away after a long health decline, The Church Studio said.
- Gailard Sartain, an actor known for his roles on Hee Haw and in films like The Outsiders, died at age 78 on June 20, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Sartain began his entertainment career in Tulsa, creating the late-night show character Dr Mazeppa Pompazoidi in 1970 and joining Hee Haw in 1972 after being discovered by a talent scout.
- He appeared in over 60 film and TV roles including The Buddy Holly Story, Mississippi Burning, Nashville, and Ernest Goes to Jail, and was also an accomplished artist who designed posters and album covers.
- The Church Studio in Tulsa called Sartain an "extraordinary actor, artist and comedian," while the Outsiders House Museum called him a "proud Okie and one-of-a-kind talent" who will be "dearly missed."
- Sartain's passing followed a period of declining health, and although no cause was given, his death prompted widespread tribute within the Oklahoma arts community.
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