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“The Beverly Hillbillies” was a beloved TV show about a poor family that struck it rich and moved to Beverly Hills, bringing with it plenty of laughs.

Despite its popularity and seven Emmy nominations, critics were not fond of the show. Nancy Kulp, who played Miss Jane Hathaway, pursued a political career after acting. The show was filmed in a Beverly Hills mansion for just $500, with real-life tension between Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett) and Kulp due to political disagreements.

Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro Bodine, struggled with typecasting after the show ended, prompting him to focus on writing and directing. Sharon Tate, later a victim of the Manson Family, had a recurring role in the show. The iconic jalopy, a 1921 Oldsmobile, became synonymous with the series.

The show made a staggering $100 million by its end, and its creator, Paul Henning, conceived the idea after a trip through the South. The episode “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood” was notably successful, ranking #62 on TV Guide’s list of greatest episodes. Buddy Ebsen, also known for his role in “The Wizard of Oz,” faced health issues from the Tin Man’s makeup.

The show saw other notable events, such as Max Baer Jr.’s lawsuits against CBS, Raymond Bailey’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and Donna Douglas’s lawsuit over an unauthorized Barbie doll likeness. Irene Ryan’s character, Granny, inspired a cookbook, and Ebsen made a cameo in the 1993 film adaptation.

Despite rumors, Ryan was much older than Douglas, and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes was a major sponsor. The theme song “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” became a hit, and Buddy Ebsen later authored a best-selling book. Bea Benaderet, initially considered for Granny, suggested Ryan for the role. “The Beverly Hillbillies” achieved rapid success, and its cast, especially Ebsen, became iconic in television history.

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