(Brad Davis/The Register-Herald) Legendary country comedian Minnie Pearl (left), a.k.a. Charleston-based character actress Denise Giardina, comes to life she delivers a humorous take on her life to a large crowd during another History Alive presentation Sunday afternoon at WIldwood House. Pearl, whose real name was Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, was best known for her appearances at the Grand Ole Opry for over 50-years (1940-1991) as well as Hee Haw from 1969 to 1991. She died March 4, 1996 at age 83.