Beverly Hillbillies

Donna Douglas disliked Hollywood The Beverly Hillbillies star never got swept up in it all. For a large portion of the population, Hollywood is the […]

Irene Ryan on the success she shared with Buddy Ebsen The two actors had similar careers before their big breakout. What’s success without someone to […]

Donna Douglas lost her Southern accent to be in show business — then had to get it back when she starred in ”The Beverly Hillbillies” […]

Irene Ryan bought martinis for Max Baer Jr. during his ”Beverly Hillbillies” audition Thanks, Granny! If you have to go through a stressful experience, it’s […]

Buddy Ebsen won the part of Jed Clampett because of his height Ebsen stood large on our screens and in our hearts. In order to […]

Mary Tyler Moore on her first Emmy: ”I’d bet on Irene Ryan” The actress praised everyone else after receiving her award. There’s a false modesty […]

Edgar Buchanan thought Petticoat Junction was more realistic than The Beverly Hillbillies Although The Beverly Hillbillies was based on producer Paul Henning’s experiences, Buchanan thought […]

Irene Ryan was terrified she’d lose her role as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies Her fear of being fired results in the actress always being […]

Donna Douglas wanted to play Ingrid Bergman-type roles After becoming known as Elly May, Douglas struggled with the sudden spotlight. Fans of classic television will […]

Buddy Ebsen once said neither he nor Irene Ryan ”ran the set” of The Beverly Hillbillies Jed and Granny had the power in the Clampett […]