A nouveau riche hillbilly family moves to Beverly Hills and shakes up the privileged society with their hayseed ways. Meet the Clampett clan - There's Jed; the kind and intelligent patriarch (although lacking formal education) turned into an overnight millionaire through a stroke of luck. While he appears to be in a state of retirement, he is still frequently kept busy by trying to keep his family out of trouble and make peace with his neighbors. Then there is Granny; the matriarch of the clan who is mature, highly opinionated, paranoid of new-fangled ways and things. She considers herself to be highly educated (a self proclaimed Doctor of Hillbilly Medicine) and has difficulty understanding why anyone doubts her wisdom. Then there is Elly May; beautiful, but awkwardly naïve. Apparently in her late teens or early twenties, she is considered an 'Old Maid' by the standards of her culture back in the mountains of her childhood. Last but not least, there is Jethro Bodine, the somewhat slow-witted nephew of Jed. He is constantly attempting to find a girlfriend by impressing them with his education (elementary school) and imaginary skills as a 'Secret Agent'. Other recurring characters are Mr. Drysdale; a greedy banker who will do anything to keep the Clampett money in his bank and "Miss Jane" Hathaway, the over-worked under-appreciated secretary of Mr. Drysdale.
The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (TV Movie 1993) TRIVIA
Final appearances of several Paul Henning characters, as portrayed by the actors who originated the roles: Oliver Wendell Douglas (Eddie Albert), Jethro Bodine (Max Baer, Jr.), Cousin Roy (Roy Clark), Elly Mae Clampett (Donna Douglas), Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen), Lisa Douglas (Eva Gabor), Sonny Drysdale (Louis Nye) and Dash Riprock (Larry Pennell).
Final appearances of several Paul Henning characters, as portrayed by the actors who originated the roles: Oliver Wendell Douglas (Eddie Albert), Jethro Bodine (Max Baer, Jr.), Cousin Roy (Roy Clark), Elly Mae Clampett (Donna Douglas), Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen), Lisa Douglas (Eva Gabor), Sonny Drysdale (Louis Nye) and Dash Riprock (Larry Pennell).
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (TV Movie 1981) TRIVIA
Imogene Coca, who played Granny's Maw, was actually six years younger than Irene Ryan, who played Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).
Final film of actress Nancy Kulp .
Heather Locklear's debut.
Imogene Coca, who played Granny's Maw, was actually six years younger than Irene Ryan, who played Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).
Final film of actress Nancy Kulp .
Heather Locklear's debut.