Buddy Ebsen kept some of his ”Beverly Hillbillies” wardrobe after the show ended
Ebsen had to say goodbye to Jed Clampett, but couldn’t part ways with part of the character’s iconic outfit. There are plenty of ways to […]
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‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: This is Donna Douglas’ Only Kid
This is Donna Douglas’ only child She starred in ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ Her role as a mother was evident Known for portraying “Ellie May Clampett” […]
Donna Douglas took a break from The Beverly Hillbillies to star in a film with Elvis Presley
Many opportunities seem to follow when you gain stardom from being on a popular series like The Beverly Hillbillies. For Donna Douglas, the chance of […]
Donna Douglas almost missed the opportunity to audition for the role of Elly May
The actress was involved in a car accident and was hospitalized for 17 days. The Beverly Hillbilles was a show that everyone loved. The actors […]
Max Baer Jr. was in the fight of his life at just five months old
The young Jethro fell ill when he was very young. Fans of classic television will doubtlessly remember Max Baer Jr. for his role on The […]
Buddy Ebsen once said that the corniness of ”The Beverly Hillbillies” was intentional
Ebsen was confident in his series. Intent in comedy is an incredibly important thing, even if you think it’s barely noticeable to your audience. If […]
Irene Ryan complained to President Nixon after The Beverly Hillbillies was canceled
It was Granny versus Tricky Dick. Endings are always hard, but some people take it harder than others. Some look at a closed door and […]
Frank Cady was the connecting link between three Paul Henning series
You may recognize Frank Cady from Petticoat Junction, The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres, for playing the same role across all three! If Frank Cady […]
Paul Henning used his childhood as fuel to write three hit rural comedies
Growing up, Paul Henning loved hillbilly humor. As an adult, hillbilly humor made Henning’s career as the producer of three hit TV shows. When producer […]
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 […]
