Overview

• Sartain died on June 17 after a long decline in health; no official cause has been announced.
• His passing was disclosed by The Church Studio in Tulsa, where his wife Mary Jo volunteers.
• He began his career in the early 1970s as the wild-eyed Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi, hosting a local late-night sketch show in Tulsa.
• He joined Hee Haw in 1972 and became best known for portraying Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose over nearly 20 seasons.
• Beyond acting in over 60 film and TV projects—from The Buddy Holly Story to the Ernest franchise—he maintained a respected career designing album covers and magazine illustrations.