The Clampetts Almost Didn’t Survive — CBS Fought Back Against the Critics md23
While audiences adored The Beverly Hillbillies, not everyone in the television industry shared that love. In fact, the show was often the target of sharp […]
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Donna Douglas and the Lawsuit Beverly Hills Fans Never Saw Coming md23
most fans, Donna Douglas was forever Elly May Clampett—the sweet, animal-loving country girl in pigtails and blue jeans. But decades after The Beverly Hillbillies ended, […]
Inside the Clampetts’ Mansion: The Truth Fans Didn’t Know About Their Famous Home md23
The sprawling Beverly Hills mansion where the Clampetts lived was almost a character in itself—symbolizing the vast cultural gap between backwoods simplicity and Hollywood wealth. […]
When Max Baer Jr. Saved Buddy Ebsen’s Life on the Set of ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ md23
The actor found himself in a frightful situation after a scene went out of control. Most of us don’t consider our day jobs a matter […]
‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Icon Donna Douglas Kept Her Family Life Private — But She Had One Child md23
This is Donna Douglas’ only childShe starred in ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’Her role as a mother was evident Known for portraying “Ellie May Clampett” in ‘The […]
The Man Behind Mr. Drysdale Admitted He Was a “Hambone” — and Loved It md23
“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 […]
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: Bea Benaderet Wanted the Role of Granny but Ended Up Playing Cousin Pearl Instead md23
It’s hard to think about The Beverly Hillbillies without eventually thinking about Granny. Short-tempered and abrasive, she delivers some intense energy to the sitcom. Fans of the TV […]
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ Star Calls It Quits on Her Barbie Lawsuit After Years of Drama md23
Donna Douglas, the actress who portrayed the mischievous young Elly May Clampett in the 1960s TV series The Beverly Hillbillies, has concluded her lawsuit against Mattel, […]
From Oz to Oil: The Surprising Connection You Never Noticed md23
Most fans know Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett, but few realize he nearly starred in one of Hollywood’s greatest films: The Wizard of Oz. Originally […]
Inside Granny’s Kitchen: The Wild Moments Behind The Beverly Hillbillies Scenes md23
Granny, played by Irene Ryan, was known for her fiery temper and her endless potions, brews, and mountain remedies. But for the actors, Granny’s kitchen […]
