Irene Ryan Was Shockingly Young When She Played Granny
While The Beverly Hillbillies may be one of those ’60s sitcoms lost to time and all the network television that came afterward, in the moment, it was hugely popular. […]
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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 won the part of Jed Clampett because of his height
In order to be a good entertainment artist, you must first be a student of the industry. This means that if you’re looking to ensure […]
R.I.P. Martin Ransohoff, executive producer of ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and founder of Filmways
His Filmways Television company was home to hit series like ‘Mister Ed,’ ‘Petticoat Junction’ and ‘The Addams Family.’ When Martin Ransohoff founded Filmways Television in […]
The man behind Darth Vader’s mask was once on The Beverly Hillbillies
Before he was the most feared villain in the galaxy, David Prowse played bagpipes for Elly May. Although James Earl Jones will always be closely […]
A 1981 TV movie was supposed to revive The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan’s absence was felt, explaining why the television movie was not a fan favorite. Do you remember the Beverly Hillbillies movie? No, not the […]
Did you know that The Beverly Hillbillies became a big hit in Britain?
The Beverly Hillbillies wasn’t just for the country folk, it was for the Brits too! The Beverly Hillbillies had a successful nine-season run between 1962 […]
Betty Jo Bradley had a secret second role in the Beverly Hillbillies universe
It paid to be the daughter of the creator. The television world of Paul Henning stretches from the Appalachian Mountains to the Hollywood Hills. The […]
Raymond Bailey was ”the banker’s hero” after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies
His success as The Clampetts’ banker was so unexpected, he wouldn’t have even put money on it. Raymond Bailey played the role of Milburn Drysdale, […]
Irene Ryan would walk like Granny of ”The Beverly Hillbillies” when she was tired
Ryan took a bit of Granny home with her. When an actor spends years portraying a character, some traits are bound to rub off. When […]
