Max Baer Jr.: ”Television is a great medium to die in.” md23
In Hollywood, fame can be fleeting. One moment, an actor is adored by millions, and the next, they’re struggling to find their next big role. […]
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Harry Truman advised The Beverly Hillbillies creator, Paul Henning, to go into politics md23
You know, the name Paul Henning does have a nice presidential ring to it. If Paul Henning had listened to the advice of late President […]
Irene Ryan complained to President Nixon after The Beverly Hillbillies was canceled md23
Endings are always hard, but some take them harder than others. For many, a closed door is just that—a door that’s shut. But for others, […]
Long Before ‘The Beverly Hillbillies,’ Max Baer Jr. Faced His Toughest Battle as an Infant md23
For millions of television fans, Max Baer Jr. will forever be remembered as the lovable, dimwitted Jethro Bodine on The Beverly Hillbillies. As part of […]
The “Corniness” of “The Beverly Hillbillies” Was No Accident — Buddy Ebsen Made Sure of It md23
Comedy, at its best, is an act of connection — not just laughter for laughter’s sake, but a shared understanding between performer and audience. The […]
Donna Douglas’ Hollywood Heartbreak — Why The Beverly Hillbillies Star Wanted to Leave Fame Behind md23
For millions of viewers in the 1960s, Donna Douglas was the picture of sunny, small-town charm. As Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, she […]
He Made Millions Laugh — and Didn’t Care What the Critics Said About It md23
Critics hated it, Henning created it, and the fans kept it rated among the top. The Beverly Hillbillies seem to be one of those shows that […]
Why Mary Tyler Moore Thought Irene Ryan Would Win the Emmy — and the Surprising Twist That Proved Her Wrong md23
A Rare Moment of Honesty in HollywoodAward shows have long been filled with scripted humility — that familiar blend of “I’m so surprised” and “I […]
They Lived Their Roles: The Beverly Hillbillies Stars Kept Using Their Character Names Off-Set md23
Some city-slickers might slight the Clampett family of The Beverly Hillbillies, writing them off as outrageous and impolite. However, avid watchers of the series understand the Clampetts […]
Fame Faded Fast: Why Max Baer Jr. Had to Audition for People Who Didn’t Know His Name md23
To be a part of something big and impactful is a profound opportunity, but that doesn’t always guarantee that you’ll remain impactful forever. But saying […]
