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Pop! Goes the Country is a weekly half-hour syndicated variety country music television series that originally aired from September 7, 1974 through January 1, 1982 for a total of 234 episodes. Originally hosted by Ralph Emery, the series was recorded at the Grand Ole Opry and featured comedy sketches, performances by and interviews with country music singers, both established celebrities and up and coming singers and musicians. In 1980, Tom T. Hall replaced Emery as the host. In the final year of the series, comedian Jim Varney became a member of the show, and the show moved from the Opry House to Opryland USA's Gaslight Theater. It is also considered as a spin-off of The Porter Wagoner Show. The Statler Brothers sang the show's original theme song.
Original Release
08/31/1974
US Release
08/31/1974
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ralph Emery | Self - Host |
| Connie Smith | Self |
| Dolly Parton | Self |
| Tom T. Hall | Self / Host |
| The Statler Brothers | Themselves |
| Johnny Rodriguez | Self |
| Marty Robbins | Self |
| Susan Raye | Self |
| Jody Miller | Self |
| Barbara Mandrell | Self |
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ralph Emery | Self - Host |
| Connie Smith | Self |
| Dolly Parton | Self |
| Tom T. Hall | Self / Host |
| The Statler Brothers | Themselves |
| Johnny Rodriguez | Self |
| Marty Robbins | Self |
| Susan Raye | Self |
| Jody Miller | Self |
| Barbara Mandrell | Self |
| Crystal Gayle | Self |
| Merle Haggard | Self |
| Bobby Bare | Self |
| Johnny Paycheck | Self |
| Sonny James | Self |
| Mickey Gilley | Self |
| Faron Young | Self |
| Margo Smith | Self |
| Tanya Tucker | Self |
| Gary Stewart | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bill Graham | Executive Producer |
| J. Reginald Dunlap | Producer |
