Paul Henning wanted to do a ”hillbilly” show for years before he created the Clampett Family md23
It wasn’t until Henning clapped eyes on Beverly Hills that he knew he’d struck oil. A show is nothing without its characters, but these characters […]
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Buddy Ebsen was a dancer before he was an actor on The Beverly Hillbillies md23
He had all the right steps for stardom. Most actors don’t start as stars—they work hard for their success. Buddy Ebsen is a great example […]
Raymond Bailey— aka Mr. Drysdale— was the only actual ”hillbilly” in the Beverly Hillbillies cast md23
The story of Raymond Bailey’s incredible career before The Beverly Hillbillies — from classic films and Broadway to TV dramas like Perry Mason — and […]
Raymond Bailey was ”the banker’s hero” after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies md23
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, […]
The Beverly Hillbillies’ Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set md23
Everyone went to him for financial advice, both in the series and in real life. Some actors get nervous when strangers visit the set. Sometimes, […]
Paul Henning and Buddy Ebsen couldn’t figure out why The Beverly Hillbillies was a hit md23
They struck oil—and struck ratings gold. There was something special about the Hillbillies — and 35 million Americans agreed. The Beverly Hillbillies was notoriously disliked by […]
Just like Jed Clampett, Buddy Ebsen came from humble beginnings md23
He had to start somewhere before making it big in Hollywood. Under the old, worn-out clothes of Jed Clampett was a seasoned actor—not just a […]
Creator Paul Henning’s mother had this hilarious response after watching the pilot for The Beverly Hillbillies md23
One thing you can count on a mom for is the truth, even if you don’t want to hear it. Not everyone was the biggest […]
Max Baer Jr. had to refuse a guest spot on this popular sitcom because of his commitment to The Beverly Hillbillies md23
Creator Paul Henning said that the guest spot would have “destroyed” Baer’s believability as Jethro. While The Beverly Hillbillies utilized plenty of farcical moments and outlandish comedy […]
Fame Wasn’t Easy for Donna Douglas — Here’s What Really Happened md23
Strangers would approach Douglas on the street. Though today it is considered a timeless classic, when The Beverly Hillbillies was first broadcast, it seemed like the main […]
