Sarah Cannon
publication date: Thursday, February 9, 2023 (part of February 2023)
category: Comedy
clue: Despite decades in comedy on stage and TV, she never made enough to afford a $1.98 hat.
explanation: Sarah Cannon appeared for generations as the popular character Minnie Pearl in Hee Haw and other country-themed TV shows and stage appearances, always dressed in a hat with the $1.98 price tag still attached. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates