Do You Really Know the Extent of the Clampetts’ Wealth in ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ has an unlikely premise, but the 1960s sitcom remains a fan favorite. While we last saw the Clampetts on the series in […]
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Exploring the Life and Career of Max Baer Jr.: Biography, Personal Life, and More
Max Baer Jr. is a living icon with a career spanning more than seven decades. The legendary actor first gained recognition in the film industry […]
Meet Max Baer Jr.’s ex-wife, actress Joanne Kathleen Hill
Joanne Kathleen Hill, an actress who often kept a low profile, is known not just for her own professional pursuits but also for her personal […]
The Beverly Hillbillies: Donna Douglas on Giving Her Best
In this story from October 1993, the actress best known as Elly May Clampett reveals how God met her halfway in her pursuit of an […]
Irene Ryan: 8 Facts About the Actress Who Played Granny on ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
Irene Ryan was born Irene Noblitt on October 17, 1902 in El Paso, Texas. She was the younger (by 17 years) sister to Anna, and […]
The Beverly Hillbillies backstory, plus the theme song & lyrics (1962-1971)
“The Beverly Hillbillies” took a humorous take on the classic rags-to-riches and fish-out-of-water stories by moving a family out of the country into the city […]
Estate offers buyers Donna Douglas TV, other memorabilia
Achord’s Southern Heirs Auction Company was filled Saturday with people hoping to pick up a piece of TV history. On the auction block were items […]
Sale of late ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Donna Douglas’ belongings draws crowd to Denham Springs auction house
Fans hit black gold at auction of Elly May actress’ estate In his 35 years as an auctioneer, Tony Achord has handled big sales of […]
“Mobituaries”: When TV sitcoms died in the “rural purge”
On the evening of January 8, 1964, tens of millions of Americans tuned their television sets to CBS for an epic matchup. This wasn’t a […]
Bel-Air’s ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ mansion sells for about $150 million, a new California price record
LOS ANGELES — Some know it as “The Beverly Hillbillies” mansion, others as Chartwell. Now, it has a new name: California’s chart-topper. The Bel-Air residence […]
