I remember his syndicated series on Saturday evenings when I was a kid, back when every "country" TV show set included a barn, hay bales, and at least one wagon wheel. If it didn't have all of those items, and a guest shot from "Big Bad John" singer/future sausage magnate Jimmy Dean, it wasn't a "country" show.

From what I hear, we should tip our hats to Porter for yet another reason. The rumor has always been that he did a lot more with Dolly Parton than showcase her talent. . . .
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