The Extremely Unexpected Inspiration Behind ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ md23
When TV series creator Paul Henning was driving cross-country in 1959, he stopped to see Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin, and the visit sparked an idea that would […]
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5 Funniest Episodes Of The Beverly Hillbillies Everyone Should Watch At Least Once md23
The Beverly Hillbillies was a hilarious show when it aired, and the funniest episodes still hold up even half a century later. Before The Beverly Hillbillies premiered in […]
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: The Sad Death Of “Granny” Actress Irene Ryan md23
On The Beverly Hillbillies, star Irene Ryan played the beloved “Granny,” mother-in-law of series lead “Jed Clampett.” But, sadly, the actress’s life came to a tragic […]
Buddy Ebsen Broke Age Barriers With ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ & ‘Barnaby Jones’: Two Key Senior Moments md23
It’s been twenty-two years since the tragic death of beloved actor Buddy Ebsen, best known for TV’s The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962-1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1972-1980). A former big-screen actor/dancer, […]
Elvis: Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas ‘gave him something missing at home’ md23
Elvis Presley had affairs with many of his leading ladies but he shared something very special with Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas. Decades later, the […]
Max Baer Jr. recalls last meeting with Buddy Ebsen, days before ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ co-star died md23
The TV comedy The Beverly Hillbillies followed the story of the Clampett family, starring Buddy Ebsen as new millionaire Jed Clampett. It became legendary, and today, there is only […]
Before ‘Hillbillies,’ Donna Douglas traveled ‘The Twilight Zone’ md23
Donna Douglas, who died in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, […]
The Beverly Hillbillies’ Theme Song: The Ballad That Became a Cultural Anthem md23
Few sitcoms in television history can boast a theme song as instantly recognizable—or as influential—as The Beverly Hillbillies. “The Ballad of Jed Clampett,” written by […]
Nancy Kulp vs. Max Baer Jr.: The Feud That Rocked the Clampetts md23
Not all was harmony behind the cameras of The Beverly Hillbillies. While the show projected an image of rustic charm and family unity, cast members […]
Actress Donna Douglas Loved “Critters” and “Whistlin'” Just As Much As “Elly May” Did On TV’s “The Beverly Hillbillies” md23
Donna Douglas, who died at 81 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the […]
