Norman Lear’s writer said that this was the highest praise he could say about a script
Lear offered this advice. To write for Norman Lear is wish fulfillment to the utmost degree. He’s a master of the craft, and those who […]
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Top 10 Norman Lear quotes about life
Because 101 years is an awfully long time. Norman Lear’s legacy extends past the television shows and radio programs he produced. He lived a storied […]
A 1981 TV movie was supposed to revive The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan’s absence was felt, explaining why the television movie was not a fan favorite. Do you remember the Beverly Hillbillies movie? No, not the […]
Donna Douglas wanted to play Ingrid Bergman-type roles
After becoming known as Elly May, Douglas struggled with the sudden spotlight. Fans of classic television will doubtlessly remember Donna Douglas for her role as […]
Buddy Ebsen was a real-life Jed Clampett
He wasn’t a hillbilly, but Ebsen was closer to Clampett than you might expect. Sure, Buddy Ebsen wasn’t a poor mountaineer. Unlike his most famous […]
Just like The Beverly Hillbillies, Max Baer Jr. went from rags to riches
Max Baer Jr. was the definition of a starving artist. Before The Beverly Hillbillies, he was eating beans out of a can. Before his time […]
The real Mr. Drysdale was a self-described hambone
“Drysdale became a buffoon, then a real heel,” said Raymond Bailey. The Beverly Hillbillies didn’t feature a ton of meaningful character arcs. It wasn’t designed […]
Here’s how Irene Ryan used discipline to solve her energy problem
Here’s how Irene Ryan had all the energy she needed to become America’s most beloved shotgun-carrying granny. Irene Ryan played the role of the shotgun-toting […]
Carroll O’Connor began a car restoration business in memory of his son
O’Connor and his son, Hugh, share an interest in classic cars. It’s always interesting to hear what an actor’s hobbies are. Most of the time, […]
Despite their differences, Norman Lear said that having Carroll O’Connor as Archie Bunker was ”so worth it”
“My entire body felt, ‘Oh my god. This is Archie.’” The funny thing about fictional characters is that they’re written and acted well enough, it’s […]
