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United States Gary Mule Deer's sixty-year career as a comedian and musician has led to him becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry, bringing his unique blend of comedy and music to diverse audiences.
Gary Mule Deer is a member of The Grand Ole Opry, an esteemed institution in country music. He was invited to become a member on January 6, 2023, and officially inducted on March 10, 2023, by Vince Gill. He is a regular performer on the Opry stage, recognized for his unique blend of comedy and music.
Gary Mule Deer has made numerous appearances on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, a prominent platform for comedians and entertainers.
Mule Deer has also appeared frequently on the Late Show with David Letterman, another major late-night talk show, contributing to his extensive television credits.
Gary Mule Deer was one of six comedians, including Jay Leno, to star on the very first HBO comedy special, "Freddie Prinze and Friends," marking an early career milestone in televised comedy.
Mule Deer served as the co-host of Don Kirshner's Rock Concert for four years on NBC, demonstrating his versatility in combining comedy with music programming.
He made over 100 appearances on The Nashville Network, and was a cast member on Hee Haw for its last two years, solidifying his presence in country-oriented entertainment.
Gary Mule Deer is one of the most-played comedians on the Clean Comedy Channels of both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio, reaching a broad audience through audio platforms.
For 31 years, Gary Mule Deer toured as a special guest with Johnny Mathis, performing a stand-up routine between sets on select dates, including Mathis's last concert before his retirement from touring.
Gary C. Miller, known professionally as Gary Mule Deer, was born on November 21, 1939, in Deadwood, South Dakota, and grew up in Spearfish. His career in entertainment commenced at the Buffalo Bar in Deadwood, where he performed Johnny Cash songs. He later performed locally with his band, The Vaqueros. In 1964, he relocated to Los Angeles, joining the folk music ensemble The Back Porch Majority, which also served as the Tennessee Ernie Ford Singers. He subsequently performed with the rock groups The New Society, signed to RCA Victor, and Bandanna, under Paramount Records.
In the early 1970s, Mule Deer partnered with Denny Flannigan to establish the comedy and music duo “The Muledeer and Moondog Medicine Show.” This act gained recognition, appearing on television programs such as The John Byner Comedy Hour on CBS, NBC’s In Concert and The Midnight Special, and David Frost’s Madhouse 90. They toured extensively for six years, performing in comedy clubs, Playboy Clubs, and on the college circuit, opening for rock bands including the Doobie Brothers, Sly and the Family Stone, The Guess Who, and Boz Scaggs.
Gary Mule Deer commenced his solo career in 1975. He was one of six comedians, alongside Jay Leno, featured in the inaugural HBO Comedy Special. He also became a frequent guest on The Tonight Show and served as the comedy host for Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert on NBC for four years. His other television appearances include a series regular role on Make Me Laugh and over 100 appearances on The Nashville Network, including a two-year tenure as a cast member on Hee Haw. Mule Deer has performed in films such as Annie Hall, Up In Smoke, and Tilt, and his work is featured on the DVDs “Jeff Foxworthy’s Comedy Classics” and “The World’s Greatest Stand-up Comedy Collection.” He is also recognized as one of the most-played comedians on Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s Clean Comedy Channels. On January 6, 2023, he was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, officially inducted on March 10, 2023, by Vince Gill. He regularly performs at casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, and Reno, and has toured with Johnny Mathis for 31 years.
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