Baker joined the cast of
Hee Haw at its inception in 1969 while working as a painter at the
WLAC-TV studios where the show was being filmed in Nashville. Originally slated to be a regular cast member, Baker became the show's de facto
emcee introducing most of the musical segments involving the entire cast, during which she would often be paired with the show's mascot, Beauregard, a lovable, lethargic bloodhound. She was also something of a
foil to many of the comedians in the cast, particularly in the "Cornfield" segments of the show. She ended each episode with her signature sign-off: "
That’s all!" Baker was often part of the singing cast, but with the exception of an early performance of a song called "Hey Little Fishie", she did not sing solo. Her personality on the show was that of a sweet and bubbly blonde, quickly earning herself the nickname "Miss Hee Haw", but unlike most of the other women- the "Hee Haw Honeys", who dressed in provocative outfits on-screen, Baker wore either
tomboy-style overalls or a modest dress. She became one of ''Hee Haw's'' longest-running cast members, remaining with the show until 1990. ==Other appearances==