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Here's how Irene Ryan used discipline to solve her energy problem
About that time Max Baer Jr. played Jethro's twin sister on The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure
Did you know that The Beverly Hillbillies became a big hit in Britain?
Answer these questions and we'll tell you which TV house you're calling home!
Buddy Ebsen was the star of Beverly Hillbillies, but Max Baer Jr. had more fan mail
Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances
The Beverly Hillbillies actor Donna Douglas had a hard time adjusting to fame
Max Baer Jr. had to refuse a guest spot on this popular sitcom because of his commitment to The Beverly Hillbillies
Creator Paul Henning's mother had this hilarious response after watching the pilot for The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen was Paul Henning's first choice to play Jed Clampett
Here's how Abraham Lincoln inspired The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen said that he enjoyed everything about The Beverly Hillbillies
Just like Jed Clampett, Buddy Ebsen came from humble beginnings
Paul Henning created The Beverly Hillbillies to teach television how to lighten up
Buddy Ebsen's life outside of the Beverly Hillbillies— the actor could do absolutely anything
Paul Henning and Buddy Ebsen couldn't figure out why The Beverly Hillbillies was a hit
The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set
Raymond Bailey was ''the banker's hero'' after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies
Dwight Eisenhower allegedly had a thing for this classic TV star
Raymond Bailey— aka Mr. Drysdale— was the only actual ''hillbilly'' in the Beverly Hillbillies cast
Buddy Ebsen was a dancer before he was an actor on The Beverly Hillbillies
Paul Henning wanted to do a ''hillbilly'' show for years before he created the Clampett Family
Harriet MacGibbon was much more down to earth than her Beverly Hillbillies character
Do you remember when Jim Backus guest starred on The Beverly Hillbillies?
Buddy Ebsen predicted a ''good future'' for The Beverly Hillbillies
Hollywood Hillbillies: Which cast member was in these movies?
What did Max Baer, Jr. do after The Beverly Hillbillies?
Irene Ryan loved to bet the ponies
Donna Douglas was a ''friendly critter'' towards all animals on The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen's first animated movie role came in this forgotten Seventies Christmas special
Irene Ryan on how vaudeville prepared her for a career in television
A Clampetts Christmas Quiz: How well do you know these Beverly Hillbillies holiday episodes?
Donna Douglas was a tomboy long before she played Elly Mae on The Beverly Hillbillies
Think twice before you call The Beverly Hillbillies ''corny'' in front of Buddy Ebsen
Buddy Ebsen explained the downsides of playing a rural character
Poll: Which classic TV car would you want to take for a spin?
Did you know that Superman and The Beverly Hillbillies share a connection?
Max Baer Jr. defended the silliness of The Beverly Hillbillies
Max Baer Jr. studied Andy Griffith in preparation for his role as Jethro in The Beverly Hillbillies
Max Baer, Jr.: ''We were not paid very well'' on the Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen wasn't interested in joining the cast of The Beverly Hillbillies
Guess how old these stars were when...
Donna Douglas had some odd jobs after stepping away from the spotlight
Buddy Ebsen preferred writing to acting
Buddy Ebsen said he'd stay on The Beverly Hillbillies as long as Paul Henning was writing for the show
Audrey Hepburn was a privilege to work with, according to Buddy Ebsen
When Buddy Ebsen met Al Capone
The Beverly Hillbillies creator didn't care about critics
Irene Ryan would walk like Granny of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' when she was tired
Buddy Ebsen was on the road to retirement when he landed ''The Beverly Hillbillies''
Buddy Ebsen won the part of Jed Clampett because of his height
Irene Ryan bought martinis for Max Baer Jr. during his ''Beverly Hillbillies'' audition
Donna Douglas lost her Southern accent to be in show business — then had to get it back when she starred in ''The Beverly Hillbillies''
Irene Ryan on the success she shared with Buddy Ebsen
Donna Douglas disliked Hollywood
Buddy Ebsen once said that the corniness of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' was intentional
Donna Douglas was asked to milk a goat for her ''Beverly Hillbillies'' audition
Max Baer Jr. was in the fight of his life at just five months old
Irene Ryan complained to President Nixon after The Beverly Hillbillies was canceled