Beverly Hillbillies

So often it seems impossible to separate an actor from their most famous character, and that is certainly true of Irene Ryan, who filled viewers […]

The Beverly Hillbillies is one of the most beloved TV shows in American history. The CBS sitcom told the story of The Clampett family and their […]

“If I only had a part…” By now, most of us are familiar with the story of Buddy Ebsen in The Wizard of Oz. He […]

It turns out, he was many things! It’s hard to picture Mr. Milburn Drsysdale outside the context of his role at the bank. After all, […]

Do you know your Jethro? To be a part of something big and impactful is a profound opportunity, but that doesn’t always guarantee that you’ll […]

Is this on the setlist? Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sing an a cappella version of the theme from “The Beverly Hillbillies” on […]

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 […]

Donna Douglas played the charming, beloved character of Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. The nine years she spent on the show didn’t only […]

While she possessed smaller roles in the 1960s, Donna Douglas made herself known to the world as Elly May Clampett. The Beverly Hillbillies placed the […]

The legendary actress will always be remembered for her iconic “Granny” role. Here’s why we do not remember much of her beyond her career-defining part. […]