Buddy Ebsen once said that the corniness of ”The Beverly Hillbillies” was intentional
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 […]
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Irene Ryan complained to President Nixon after The Beverly Hillbillies was canceled
It was Granny versus Tricky Dick. Endings are always hard, but some people take it harder than others. Some look at a closed door and […]
Frank Cady was the connecting link between three Paul Henning series
You may recognize Frank Cady from Petticoat Junction, The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres, for playing the same role across all three! If Frank Cady […]
Paul Henning used his childhood as fuel to write three hit rural comedies
Growing up, Paul Henning loved hillbilly humor. As an adult, hillbilly humor made Henning’s career as the producer of three hit TV shows. When producer […]
Buddy Ebsen was a real-life Jed Clampett
He wasn’t a hillbilly, but Ebsen was closer to Clampett than you might expect. Sure, Buddy Ebsen wasn’t a poor mountaineer. Unlike his most famous […]
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: Do You Know Just How Rich the Clampetts Were Supposed to Be?
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ has an unlikely premise, but the 1960s sitcom remains a fan favorite. While we last saw the Clampetts on the series in […]
The Beverly Hillbillies: Irene Ryan Was Shockingly Young When She Played Granny
Considering Granny’s age in The Beverly Hillbillies and the year Irene Ryan was born, many wonder, “How old was Irene Ryan when she played Granny?” […]
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: Where Is Star Max Baer Jr. Today?
The Beverly Hillbillies was a famous series back in the dayThere is one remaining living cast memberLearn more about Max Baer Jr. today It’s been just […]
Being on The Beverly Hillbillies was like show business heaven for Irene Ryan
After winning a singing contest as a child, Ryan knew she wanted to be a star. There’s a saying that there’s no business like show […]
Irene Ryan was terrified she’d lose her role as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies
Her fear of being fired resulted in the actress always being the first person on set. When many people think of Hollywood, they think of […]