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 […]
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‘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 […]
The Beverly Hillbillies Nearly Had a Very Different Theme Song — Here’s the Secret Track You’ve Never Heard md23
Few TV themes are as recognizable as the banjo-driven ballad that opens The Beverly Hillbillies. But behind that iconic melody lies a surprising fact: the […]
38 Years After Her Death, Harriet MacGibbon’s Legacy as Mrs. Drysdale Still Stuns Fans md23
It’s been nearly 40 years since actress Harriet MacGibbon died on February 8, 1987, from a heart attack. Her most famous role was that of Margaret Drysdale, […]
This ’60s TV Star Built a Massive Fortune — And Shockingly, It Had Nothing to Do With Acting md23
He’s the son of a boxing champion. As the last surviving cast member of The Beverly Hillbillies, Max Baer Jr. — better known as Jethro Bodine — […]
Donna Douglas Dies at 81 — Elly May’s Emotional Reflections on Her ‘Unbelievable’ Life Resurface md23
For Donna Douglas, it sounds as though art really did reflect life in a way. The actress died Thursday at the age of 81 at her home in […]
The Unexpected Stars of The Beverly Hillbillies: When Animals Took Over the Show md23
In The Beverly Hillbillies, Elly May Clampett was famous for her love of “critters”—animals of every kind. But the show’s animal stars were no mere […]
