Jimmy Dean, a singing sausage maker no more - RIP

[Bloodwhiner]

Jimmy Dean, a country music legend for his smash hit about a workingman hero, "Big Bad John," and an entrepreneur known for his sausage brand, died on Sunday. He was 81.

 

[Misfit Toy]

RIP Willard Whyte.

 

[Mistral]

Damn. Always respected him for his acumen in business.

 

[J.T.B.]

I liked it when he did his own commercials, his down-homey style never seemed phony. I have made many a breakfast of biscuits and Jimmy Dean sausage gravy.

He also introduced many Americans to Muppets, or rather a Muppet: Rowlf the dog was a regular part of The Jimmy Dean Show in the early 60s.

Best wishes for Mr. Dean.

Justin

 

[Random_Spock]

RIP Mr. Dean.

 

[Keith1701]

Jimmy Dean, a country music legend for his smash hit about a workingman hero, "Big Bad John," and an entrepreneur known for his sausage brand, died on Sunday. He was 81.

Jimmy Dean was a great man he will be missed.

 

[Nerys Myk]

I remember him best as Fess Parker's sidekick on the old Daniel Boone show.