Who was the creator of the Beverly Hillbillies?
The series is about a poor backwoods family transplanted to Beverly Hills, California, after striking oil on their land. A Filmways production created by writer Paul Henning, it is the first in a genre of „fish out of water“ themed television shows, and was followed by other Henning-inspired country-cousin series on CBS.
Are there any adaptations of the Beverly Hillbillies?
A feature adaptation of the classic television show, when nice guy redneck Jed Clampett strikes it rich when he finds black oil, and moves him and his kin to posh Beverly Hills. Check out our editors‘ picks for the best movies and shows coming your way in May.
Where can I watch the Beverly Hillbillies TV show?
The Beverly Hillbillies is still televised daily around the world in syndication. In the United States, the show is broadcast currently on MeTV, and was previously on TBS Superstation, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Hallmark Channel, and Superstation WGN.
Who are the surviving cast members of the Beverly Hillbillies?
With the January 2015 death of Donna Douglas, Baer is the only surviving main cast member. Mr. Drysdale (portrayed by Raymond Bailey in 247 episodes) is the Clampetts‘ banker, confidant, and next-door neighbor.
Where does the story of the Beverly Hillbillies take place?
The Beverly Hillbillies series starts with the OK Oil Company learning of oil in Jed Clampett’s swamp land and paying him a fortune to acquire the rights to drill on his land.
Why was the Beverly Hillbillies canceled by CBS?
It was canceled in 1971 along with a number of other rural-themed comedies in what came to be known as the “Rural Purge,” an attempt by CBS to attract urban (presumably more affluent) audiences by replacing its rural-themed shows with hip, urban fare.
Who was the pop singer on the Beverly Hillbillies?
Pop singer Pat Boone appeared on one episode as himself, with the premise that he hailed from the same area of the country as the Clampetts (Boone is, in fact, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, although he spent most of his childhood in Tennessee).