The man behind Darth Vader’s mask was once on The Beverly Hillbillies
Before he was the most feared villain in the galaxy, David Prowse played bagpipes for Elly May. Although James Earl Jones will always be closely […]
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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 […]
Did you know that The Beverly Hillbillies became a big hit in Britain?
The Beverly Hillbillies wasn’t just for the country folk, it was for the Brits too! The Beverly Hillbillies had a successful nine-season run between 1962 […]
Betty Jo Bradley had a secret second role in the Beverly Hillbillies universe
It paid to be the daughter of the creator. The television world of Paul Henning stretches from the Appalachian Mountains to the Hollywood Hills. The […]
Raymond Bailey was ”the banker’s hero” after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies
His success as The Clampetts’ banker was so unexpected, he wouldn’t have even put money on it. Raymond Bailey played the role of Milburn Drysdale, […]
Jean Stapleton received a warm Chambersburg, PA welcome home after winning her first Emmy
1971 saw Edith bring home the gold to an adoring crowd. We all love a “hometown hero hits it big” story. In the case of […]
For Sally Struthers, the movies were a chance to break out
Struthers loved being Gloria but was grateful for the opportunity to not be Gloria. Prior to All in the Family, Sally Struthers had done a […]
How Edith informed Jean Stapleton’s real-life views
Stapleton was a proud advocate for what she believed. Sometimes, a bolt of inspiration can strike out of nowhere and change us forever. Other times, […]
Carroll O’Connor’s nine-year-old son responded to a hate letter his father received
O’Connor didn’t even know about the letter until he found a copy of his son’s reply. Carroll O’Connor made no secret about the fact that […]
Carroll O’Connor hated the original script for the pilot of All In The Family
Even the infamous Archie Bunker had little faith in the success of the show at the beginning. How many times have you watched an episode […]