"The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962) TV series 1962-1971

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Creator:

Paul Henning

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

26 September 1962 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

A nouveau riche family of hillbillies move to Beverly Hills and refuse to conform and shake up privileged society there.

Plot Keywords:

Hillbilly | Millionaire | Oil | Nephew | Idiot

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 13	1:00 PM	TVLAND	The Great Jethro	#4.23
Mon. July 13	1:30 PM	TVLAND	The Old Folks Home	#4.24

Cast

Buddy Ebsen	...	Jed Clampett (274 episodes, 1962-1971)
Irene Ryan	...	Daisy Moses / ... (274 episodes, 1962-1971)
Donna Douglas	...	Elly May Clampett (274 episodes, 1962-1971)
Max Baer Jr.	...	Jethro Bodine / ... (274 episodes, 1962-1971)
Raymond Bailey	...	Milburn Drysdale (247 episodes, 1962-1971)
Nancy Kulp	...	Jane Hathaway (246 episodes, 1962-1971)

Runtime:

30 min (274 episodes) | Argentina:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (1962-1965) | Color (1965-1971)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

750 Bel Air Road, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

CBS Television Network

Trivia:

As well as serving as animal trainer, Frank Inn actually provided the animals used on the show as Elly May's "critters".

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: The ending credits of the "pygmillion" episode, shows a man's right arm (with short sleeved shirt) as he is walking on the driveway toward the camera, and then it/he is jerked out of the picture as he gets close to the camera.

Quotes:

Granny: Vittles!

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "The Simpsons: Deep Space Homer (#5.15)" (1994)

Soundtrack:

The Ballad of Jed Clampett

Most Classic Of All

If anyone's mind is pickled on older TV series, it is mine. And I know millions of others as well cherish "The Beverly Hillbillies" among the top of them all. The cast of this show fits so well with each other that they become the real deal. They became a part of our family somehow. Each regular character goes beyond typecast. The Scruggs/Flat music simply adds more of the same quality. I sometimes practice my guitar while watching the show so I can pick up a few licks each time.

I think that one of the most endearing qualities is that most any viewer can find something to identify with. The most obvious things are Uncle Jed's wisdom laden observations and Granny's energy and willingness to take up a cause. Jethro keeps her busy, but she never lacked for time to pick up her doctoring bag and charge full steam ahead to cure whoever might be ailing. From childhood to this day, I never seem to tire from watching this show. I can't say that about many others. Perhaps the Western series, "Bonanza", is one other that comes to mind. In both shows the characters own personalities forge their way into immortality.