The Jimmy Dean Show

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The Jimmy Dean Show was an ABC television variety show, starring Jimmy Dean, which aired for three seasons from 1963-1966.

The series was one of the first to present country music entertainers with dignity and class. Roger Miller, George Jones, Charlie Rich and others got some of their first network TV exposure on the show, also remembered for his regular sketches with one of Jim Henson's long running Muppet character, Rowlf the Dog.

The series aired at 9 p.m. ET Thursday its first season, 10 p.m. Thursday its second season, and 9 p.m. Friday in its final season.

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