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One of the most unlikely TV stars in history, Alvin Samples, Jr., was a carpenter by vocation and avid fisherman and teller of tall tales by avocation. A recording of Junior's tall tales, originally made for a radio program, was heard by Chet Atkins, who, in turn, introduced him to country music comedian Archie Campbell. The album the two men made, "Bull Session at Bull's Gap" on RCA, was a direct stepping stone to both men's being signed to the "Hee Haw" television show, where they remained regulars for years. A mammoth bear of a man, whose weight came close to 400 pounds, Samples was still a regular on the program when he died of a heart attack at age 57.

Charlie first met Elvis in 1955 backstage at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN. where Charlie was performing with his gospel quartet, "The Foggy River Boys". He befriended him in the Army and would continue working for Elvis for 17 years until Elvis's death. In his time working with Elvis he became Elvis's closest friend, confidant, sideman, vocal coach, member of the Memphis Mafia, he sang harmony for Elvis, and was his stage manager.

Joan Riordan was born on 29 January 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Glory (1989), Dead Aim (1987) and Management (2008). She was married to James Riordan. She died on 20 June 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Phil Clapp was born on 31 January 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He was a writer, known for Jackass: The Movie (2002) and Jackass (2000). He was married to Lemoyne Knoxville. He died on 31 October 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Brennan Schram was born on 20 November 1982 in Dunedin, Florida, USA. Brennan was an actor, known for Home 2.0: Never Leave A Fallen Comrade, Storm of Suspicion (2018) and For My Man (2015). Brennan was married to Jessica. Brennan died on 26 July 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Jeremy Mulkey was born on 9 August 1982 in Marion, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Psycho Street (2011) and Sculpture (2009). He died on 19 September 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Lemoyne Knoxville was born on 6 October 1938 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. She was married to Phil Clapp. She died on 5 November 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

William Buck was born on 8 September 1946 in Toad Suck, Arkansas, USA. He is known for One False Move (1991) and Kansas (1988). He died on 2 January 2000 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Ula Love was born on 20 September 1905 in Erwin, Tennessee, USA. She was an actress, known for Springtime in the Rockies (1937) and Youth on Parole (1937). She was married to Frank A. Rhoades. She died on 10 March 2000 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Doug Atkins was born on 8 May 1930 in Humboldt, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor, known for Number One (1969), Breakheart Pass (1975) and The NFL on CBS (1956). He was married to Sylvia. He died on 30 December 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Don Whitehead was born on 8 April 1908 in inman, Virginia. He was a writer, known for The FBI Story (1959), Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) and The Twentieth Century (1957). He died on 12 January 1981 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Adrian Bond, known for both his emotional range as well as his sinister and horrific characters, was born in East Tennessee; the older of two children of an accountant and small business owner. Performing from a young age, he began his life on stage at the age of 6. He was always drawn to creative endeavors rather than athletic outlets including painting, sketching and eventually creating his own comic book series. After teaching himself guitar, piano and drums in his teen years, he discovered his love for performing and gained the confidence and experience which led him to pursue larger stages and audiences. He made it onto the radio regionally and recorded a full-length solo album while continuing his theatrical career through his formative years in the form of creating, writing, directing and acting in his own horror shorts before moving to Chicago where he began performing with schools such as Tribeca/Flashpoint, Columbia and Chicago Filmmakers. From there he worked his way up the ladder via independent projects, student films, and eventually found his way onto some larger productions which caught the eye of his first agent. He has since transitioned to a life on screen where he has consistently landed roles on shows and films specializing in playing villains and bad boy love interests. An avid travel enthusiast, he is tattooed for the cities he says he has loved and the cities which have loved him back. He resides in Los Angeles and is a proud and active member of SAG-AFTRA.

Michael Amber was born on 28 October 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Years of the Beast (1981) and Santa Barbara (1984). He died on 14 August 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Leslie Blalock was born on 11 August 1958. She was an actress, known for Incoming Freshmen (1979). She died on 16 April 1978 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Helen Tumpson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for The Affair (1971). She died on 10 January 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Johnny Majors was born on 21 May 1935 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA. He was married to Mary Lynn Barnwell. He died on 3 June 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Claire Bishop was a director and writer, known for Mourning (2014), Bad Blood (2014) and Something About a Surgery (2014). She died on 17 February 2014 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Jon Manchip White was born on 23 June 1924 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Crack in the World (1965), The Avengers (1961) and The Camp on Blood Island (1958). He was married to Valerie Leighton. He died on 31 July 2013 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Johnia Berry was born on 26 August 1983 in Lebanon, Virginia, USA. She died on 6 December 2004 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

John Ribble was born on 7 August 1935 in Walnutport, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for In the Heat of the Night (1988). He was married to Nancy Stere. He died on 1 March 2007 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Pat Summitt was born on 12 June 1952 in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA. She was married to R. B. Summitt. She died on 28 June 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Walter Craven was born in 1863. He was an actor, known for Ivanhoe (1913), Kidnapped (1917) and The Dictator (1915). He was married to Helene Craven (actress). He died on 25 November 1918 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Lee Parton was born on 22 March 1921 in Sevierville, Tennessee, USA. He died on 12 November 2000 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Ralph Gaston was born on 24 October 1918 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Such a Funny Life (2019). He died on 8 November 1996 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Mark Linkous was born on 9 September 1962 in Arlington, Virginia, USA. He was married to Teresa. He died on 6 March 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.