The Beverly Hillbillies was in desperate need of more writers as the series progressed
For Henning, knowing a thing or two about hillbilly history was just as important as other skills listed on a resume. In the 1960s, a […]
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Producer Paul Henning almost worked himself to death
“I think I was having withdrawal symptoms.” It’s a fine line when it comes to being devoted to one’s work. Sure, we all want to […]
Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances
Stage fright? No way. Fears of being famous? Nope. Flying tomatoes? Irene Ryan was always looking out for them. The character of Granny on The […]
Max Baer Jr. had a similar life to his character on ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
On The Beverly Hillbillies, Max Baer Jr. played a character whose luck changed dramatically. Baer’s real life followed a surprisingly familiar trajectory. Before he landed the role of Jethro Bodine […]
Buddy Ebsen: 5 Facts About ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and ‘Barnaby Jones’ Actor
Actor Buddy Ebsen, without realizing at the time, found himself at the center of the TV sitcoms landscape of the 1960s when he agreed to […]
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. […]
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 […]
