All rights reserved. She refused to give out bj's and crotch licking. Ryans career began at the tender age of eleven, when she won a cash prize at a singing contest. And she died on April 26th, 1973, at 70 years old. Following her acting career, Douglas became a real estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. She was interred at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, USA. Ryan wished them luck but told them she had no intention of rocking the boat. There is a well known locker room photo of boxer Max Baer Sr., Heavyweight Champion of the World in the 1930s, with his dick hanging out of the leg of his boxer shorts. Today, actors change everything and won't do parts. R81, why do you keep posting? Douglas sued Goldberg, Midler, Disney, their respective production companies and Creative Artists Agency because she said the movie Sister Act was a direct rip-off of the book A Nun in the Closet, the rights to which Douglas and her business partners owned. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1933 and died on January 1, 2015. Diana Douglas, an actress who was the first wife of Kirk Douglas and the mother of Michael Douglas, died in California Friday, her husband said. She immediately won the character role of "Elly May Clampett" on one of the greatest situation comedies of all time, The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). She said that his place was like a stereotypical bachelor's pad with a bear skin rug and fake fur bedspread. If memory serves me correct, Irene Ryan was up for the Eileen Brennan part in Scarecrow, not the Ann Wedgeworth part, but I could be wrongI know Gene Hackman was a big fan of hers and I think they had done some off-Broadway stuff together in the late 50s. BUDDY EBSEN was a real shit for doing that and frankly I'm surprised at how KULP eventually forgave him. Buddy Ebsen, who played Uncle Jed, was not even a resident of the district or state, but did an endorsement and local ad for her shady opponent and GOP incumbent who won. When he got ask to play the role of Jed Clampett, Ebsen nearly turned down the role. Dear Irene Ryan did NOT die during a performance. Lucy was the first choice for Granny, but Gary Morton talked her out of it. Donna was 81 years old at the time of death. In politics, she ran for a congressional seat, as a democrat. Yeah I had heard that Buddy was a nasty Republicantoo bad. Donna was one of the biggest stars on TV in the 1960s playing Elly May Clampett. I really love pets. Hello. Actors/Actresses Who Appears in Both The Twilight Zone & Night Gallery series. Verificatia of Max Baer Jr/Jethro Bodine size-meat? However, Nancy left her studies during the Second World War, and joined the US Naval Reserve. Final years and death Douglas died at Baton Rouge General Hospital, aged 82, on January 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. That is absolutely not true. She was kind and gentle with Douglas. Not long after, she casted in The Beverly Hillbillies. Roger Torrey, who played Elly May's "frogman" boyfriend was originally cast as Jethro. Max Baer Jr. once said he and Irene spent a lot of time together off the set in cocktail bars knockin' 'em back. She missed her life and her friends in LA where she had lived for many years, and the cold winter and the eight-show schedule undermined her spirit somewhat. Douglas' career began with beauty pageants -- she was Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans -- followed by a trip to New York to pursue a career in entertainment. Max Baer was written out of a lot of shows because he thought Jethro was beneath him. But that made her loved by the cast and crew, not hated. We did very well and Donna seemed fine." Donna Douglas died on Jan. 1, 2015, at 82 years old. She is best known for her role as Elly May Clampett. An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". Don't know why he's been crossed out. While the country bumpkin type are typically looked down upon by the wealthier members of society, the show taught many Americans to appreciate the simpler things in life. She seems to have worked a lot in very small roles- often uncredited. Donna Douglas was an American . For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Dad also had an affair with Jean Harlow. Ebsen was poisoned by aluminum dust that was put on his face as part of his Tin Man costume. And wasn't the hunk in it Edson Stroll, or am I wrong? [quote]Fred Clark and then Larry Keating played Harry Morton, Blanche's fussbudget husband on Burns & Allen. After the Beverly Hillbillies ended, Nancy continued with television roles, first as Mrs Gruber in the TV series The Brian Keith Show (1973-1974), and then as May Hopkins in the TV series Sanford and Son (1975-1976). Do you know how rich Nancy Kulp was at the time of her death? But after taking on Hillbillies, she would only take on 8 unrelated jobs. They gave me a lot of laughs when I was a kid. She started the Award a year before she passed away. [quote]Guys, Jack Haley replaced Buddy as Tin Man. During her final days, she enjoyed giving speeches and reading the letters she received from fans. "The Beverly Hillbillies" hit CBS's network lineup on the same day as her birthday. R15, agreed! Nancy Kulp is well known for playing the role of Jane Hathaway, the role of the secretary in The Beverly Hillbillies. There was nothing but resentment. She didn't seem very loveable to me. Is Donna Douglas still alive from the Hillbillies? I remember it was esp. Ebsen was the star and the cast treated him with respect but he drank a lot during filming. The stories you care about, delivered daily. In an interview with The Lincoln Times-News, she called him a wonderful man, very much like my own father, a quiet, reserved, and caring person.. It funds post-bachelors conservatory training (i.e. Right after The Beverly Hillbillies wrapped up, however, Douglas decided it was time for a career change. A lot of gems there. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bailey was quite rude. Douglas appeared The Beverly Hillbillies, a comedy about a backwoods Tennessee family who moved to Beverly Hills after striking it rich from oil on their land. What more could you ask for? Ebsen was the only person who disliked her, for being a "lesberal.". Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, has died. Rock stars are infamous for their insatiable appetites for all things in excess. Max Baer Jr. landed fame after being cast to play the role of Jethro Bodine, and unlike the other cast members on this list, is actually still alive today. What a hoot. She created a completely believable Beverly Hills bigot. Kulp was "loved?" Jan. 2, 2015, 4:19 PM PST / Updated Jan. 2, 2015, 4:57 PM PST. It has been awhile since I have watched the series, but I think she might have been used more earlier in the show. It doesn't appear he ever played another role at all. Even though the show mainly focused on comedy, it had a few touching moral stories, as well. Bea Benaderet left the show for a Petticoat Junction even though that show was much lower rated so she could get away from them. No. Here's the true story: Irene was lonely in New York City. Back then, the producers were in charge. None of the female cast or crew wanted to use the bathroom after Irene got through in there. Thanks for finding John Rubinstein's remembrance of Irene Ryan! Best known by the public for her role as Elly May Clampett on. Sadly, she died on January 1st, 2015 from pancreatic cancer. In fact, she become nominated for two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The woman in the bandages was played by Maxine Stuart. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. And she began to find roles in film an television. But the truth is that Buddy Ebsen was originally cast as the Scarecrow and Ray Bolger as the Tin Man. She was a former vaudevillian who had been an infrequent performer on radio. Did Irene establish the award in her will or did her heirs do that? Douglas died of cancer a little after 9 . Granny all the way! The Beverly Hillbillies wasnt the only show Buddy Ebsen known for, though. I'm not a theatre hag and was thrilled to discover "No Time at All" on YouTube a few years ago. 26, 1973, when she was 70. Donna Douglas, who played the ditsy Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," died Friday at her home in Zachary, La., according to a report by CBS affiliate WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. That's her voice you hear. She spent her childhood in her hometown, but later the family moved to Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Two observations: In the first few seasons, Mr. Drysdale was calm reasonable banker. I told Bob that I thought perhaps Irene needed a vacation, even though contractually she didn't have one coming for some months; it might do her good to go to California for a while, and then finish up her contract when the weather was warmer. In 1973, while performing Pippin onstage, she suffered a stroke and sent to the hospital. Kulp wouldn't have won the election anyway, so it's stupid to say that her election chances were ruined by evil Buddy Ebsen. IE 11 is not supported. The first season is public domain, minus the opening copyrighted music. ", "Howdy, Miss Jane. Just a little dab around the ears, R123, just a dab. Under that name, she won Miss Cinderella of 1955, receiving a six-day Caribbean cruise and completing the first stage of her bid to be Miss Louisiana. Benjy is currently a reporter for BiographyPedia based in Adelaide, Australia. She blames her co-star Buddy Ebsen who described Nancy as too liberal in a radio campaign for Buddy Shuster. You should definitely check it out. However, I started to notice that she was beginning to look weak, or listless. March 29, 2021, 4:49 am, by Max Baer produced the film Macon County Line, "Ebsen was still pissed he traded with Ray Bolger for the Tin Man and got kicked off of the Wizard of Oz. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! It wasn't much of a stretch for Douglas to fit into the troupe, said her cousin, Charlene Smith. She was 82 years old at the time of her death. Incidentally, Buddy Ebsen didn't hate Nancy Kulp, he simply disagreed with her politics. And, of course, [on her on- and off-screen chemistry with. "Yeah I had heard that Buddy was a nasty Republicantoo bad.". Douglas died Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, near her h She reached the rank of a lieutenant, junior grade, and for her service received several awards and honors, such as the American Campaign Medal. News in 2000. Fred Clark and then Larry Keating played Harry Morton, Blanche's fussbudget husband on Burns & Allen. She was the only child of a school teacher mother and a traveling salesman father. "I figured they were equipped the same, so I just went on over and did it. How's Mr. Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. He ended up in an iron lung and could have died. Buddy Ebsen died at 95 on Jul. Donna Douglas's Salary and Net Worth. The particular role made her a national star. She was 81. Oak Island is a privately owned island that sits off the coast of Nova Scotia in Canada. Bannon is now John Travolta's brother-in-law, as he's married to Ellen Travolta. Douglas guest-starred on other shows including "Love, American Style" and "The Twilight Zone," but rejected some movie roles for being too racy. Ebsen was a colossal jerk. R149 , the only co stars Elvis never slept with were MTM and Sister Dolores Hart . It was really sad that Donna Douglas continued to be "Ellie Mae" even after the series ended. It was in 1990 that Nancy was diagnosed with cancer, which left her unable to continue her career. Ratings aside - how would not Petticoat Junction not been a promotion for her? Donna continued to travel to fan conventions and make speeches to the end to support her charity work. Bailey would have fit in here nicely. I can assure you she wasn't getting paid when she would make her appearance at the local mental health clinic. Sadly, she died on January 1st, 2015 from . Facts Verse He wasn't in that movie because of illness, not being "traded.". Yes, she created a scholarship fund for young performers funded by her estate. Roughly a quarter million of these unlucky souls sustain injuries so severe that they end up dying. Publicity Listings Casting directors sent him several bodybuilders, but none of them could act for shit. Before her return on screen, Nancy was working at Juniata College, a private liberal arts college in Huntington, Pennsylvania, as an artist-in-residence, and later taught acting. . In fact, I've never heard anything bad about him. The Jethro becomes a Hippy or Jethro joins the Army kind of stuff hasn't aged well. Good lord As a child, I saw Ninotchka on the late movies and was certain Ina Claire was the same woman who played Mrs Drysdale. She lost the race, and moved to Palm Springs, where she decided to spend the rest of her days devoted to charity organizations. [quote]It doesn't appear he ever played another role at all. During her hiatus from acting, Nancy ran as a Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives from Pennsylvanias 9th congressional district. Facts Verse Gladys Presley had kept a close watch on her son's morality, greeting June with kindness and eagerness as she waited for a daughter-in-law. Jan. 2, 2015. | Age, Husband, Ne What happened to Ally Sheedy (Breakfast Club)? Douglas' niece . Best friend of Max Baer Jr.. You can't fool them. His paternal grandfather was of German Jewish descent, and his mother and paternal grandmother were both of Scots-Irish descent. He was generally nice (though there was a real ass-hole side) , but there wasn't much there. Benjy studied journalism at Goldsmiths University of London, graduating in 2009. Mr. Drysdale, however, would greedily find away to keep the Clampett family firmly located in Beverly Hills, to increase his own wealth. September 14, 2021, 5:02 am, Way back in 1980, Dolly Parton sat down with Chet Flippo of Rolling Stone magazine for what she thought was just going to be a typical interview. [quote]That may be partly due to the fact Henning in lieu of a higher salary gave them free rein to cash in on their characters by way of personal appearances. I never saw an icicle start any fires. Everyone else was happy to be working steadily. Shouldn't you be off somewhere drinking gasoline? One of the few shows where the entire cast actually liked each other. Sadly, because the show aired so long ago, many of the cast members have been lost to age and illness. Did any of the four characters ever get married? Jethro and Ellie Mae had a nice fresh, naive charm when the show first started and they portraying young adult entering this new world. Where are the NYC theater queens when you need them? But Kulp almost certainly would have lost the election anyway. That's why he recorded an ad for the Republican. Let us know in the comments below, and dont forget to subscribe to Facts Verse for more! Make sure you stick around, because were going to reveal the tragic end of legendary actor Buddy Ebsen! But she ended up spilling the beans on one of the most embarrassing chapters of her life instead. A native of Los Angeles, California, she passed away on January 1 in New York City. Underneath it all, she was Doris from Louisiana, who had gotten extremely lucky to be on one of the most successful sitcoms of the second half of the 20th Century - but she knew she'd never have another role like TBH. She was an absolute, raving cunt. Bea Benederet was the inside pick for the role of Granny, Irene Ryan auditioned last for the part and blew everyone away with her audition.. Benederet got a recurring part as Jed's sister Pearl. The albums were Back on the Mountain, Here Come the Critters, Donna Douglas Sings Gospel, and Donna Douglas Sings Gospel II.. 3. Do you mean Donna Douglas? Donna Douglas, a former resident of Tulsa and "Beverly Hills," died on the first day of 2015. I always heard that the cast got along great, with the exception of the guy who played Mr. Drysdale, who was kind of a dick, apparently. or redistributed. I don't know, I think the notion that Granny thought the frogman was actually part frog is pretty hilarious (imagining Irene Ryan handling that schtick) and not much different than the humor of the show from the very beginning. Chosen from more than 500 other actresses, Douglas said she felt at ease playing the role because, like her character, she grew up a poor Southern tomboy. Donna Douglas 1933-2015 10 photos Douglas -- known for her sparkly blue eyes and platinum blonde hair -- had parts in the "Twilight Zone" and "Mr. Ed," and in 1966, she starred in "Frankie and . Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. Never got rid of the pig tails etc. NEW YORK (AP) - Donna Douglas, who played the buxom tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. Unfortunately the part did nothing to advance her acting career. He said she had pancreatic cancer for the last months of her life. He said he last saw Douglas in January 2013 for an autograph signing in Los Angeles. Henning was also a writer/producer on the Bob Cummings show Love That Bob. He usually played hayseeds in the movies, so it was only natural to cast him as the Scarecrow. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site It was a bad year for Elvis to lose stability; he had just been enlisted. Donna Douglas died Jan. 1 at the age of 81. Baer was born Maximilian Adalbert Baer Jr. in Oakland, California, on December 4, 1937, the son of boxing champion Max Baer and his wife Mary Ellen Sullivan. Personally, I found them both sexy in a funny daddy bear way. I was in "Home Town USA" (not telling which role). She was alway going around that she was in the legitimate theatre, undoubtedly spelled "re" and the other cast members were just TV yokels. LIke R42 said, he really didn't care which part he played. However, Douglas later married fellow Hillbilly star Edgar Buchanan, and the rumors about her and Elvis Presley died down. Ken Severson, Other Works The suit was settled in 2011. I love the way Ebson, Ryan, Douglas and Baer played their roles so unselfconsciously. More: Double Oscar-winning actress Luise Rainer dead at 104. Irene never did any promo for the show and I think that's why the rest of the cast resented her. I care nothing about her personal life she was a great actress . ^ Yeah, that was really shitty of Buddy Ebsen. Loved Pippin as a college kid and saw the show several times, just as gaylings today see Wicked. July 2, 2021, 6:38 am, by In 1971, Donna Douglas married Robert M. Leeds, who was the director of the show. By the time the show ended, and the characters had been in the city close to ten years and the characters were just as naive (maybe even more so) and the actors were starting to look middle-aged (Donna Douglas was approaching 40), the wide-eyed naive act started to get a little cringe-worthy (not to mention a little stale).. "they were hired for TBH and they signed on for very little money. She was 81. And Douglas came through it. Donna Douglas appeared in feature films before and after the much-loved '60s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, and she has been remembered even today as the buxom, the blue-eyed tomboy Elly May Clampett. Donna Douglas Birthday and Date of Death. I knew everything about Elly. One story talked about their own amazement when the show hit Number One in the ratings within a few weeks of its premiere. What a shame he never made other films or TV series. One of the actresses had an affair with him during shooting. When the show became a top hit, Baer and Douglas wanted Ryan to join them in demanding a fat pay raise from the producer. Some features on this site require registration. Raymond Bailey was THE speaker for banker's conventions, Paul Henning often accompanied him. The final episode of The Beverly Hillbillies aired 50 years ago, and sadly, the passing of so much time means that only one star of the classic sitcom is still alive today.Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies is 83 years old and became the last living member of the cast following the death of Donna Douglas, who played Elly May, in 2015 at age 82. That's when Jack Haley replaced him. According to Lana, Natalie was turned off by her relationship with the rock 'n' roll star after he brought her home to Memphis and introduced her to his parents, dad Vernon and mom Gladys . Donna Douglas married and divorced twice, having a child by her first husband, Roland John Bourgeois, Jr. Elvis married and divorced Priscilla Ann Presley, having one child before he died at . While she had small roles on three movies prior, her only starring role on the big screen was . Typically she was clad in a snug flannel shirt and tight jeans cinched with a rope belt, and she seemed to prefer her critters to any beau. I only heard Donna speak about Irene Ryan and it was with great fondness and reverence. Legal Statement. I would hardly blame Max for being discontent playing as one dimensional a character as Jethro year after year but I wonder how hard he tried getting other roles to prove his range. In addition to her showbiz projects, Douglas released two childrens books. I think the funniest feuds were Granny and Pearl. Bob said he'd take a look at her in the next day or two. ODE TO BILLIE JOE with Glynis Johns trilling around the Mississippi Delta must have been something to see! So was "Jed" short for Jedediah or a nickname based on his initials? After meeting the sister, he said to her, "oh that explains it, you aren't one of the girls, you're the madam." It's a disaster, but he keeps trying: R104 Thanks. It was only in the later seasons they turned him into a money-grubbing banker out to bilk the Clampetts and be deliberately cruel to Miss Hathaway. Charlene Smith, her niece-in-law, confirmed Friday to USA TODAY that she died of pancreatic cancer on New Year's Day at Baton Rouge General Hospital, near her home in Zachary, La. "Sure..darlin'. The cast celebrated by doing a conga line around the CEE-ment pond: "We are Number One.We are Number One..". Hello and thank you for registering. Buddy Ebsen, the loose-limbed dancer turned Hollywood actor who achieved stardom and riches in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones . She would pick fights with the crew and beat them up. . But did you know that he originally didnt even want to play the role in the first place? In 2010 she sued CBS and toymaker Mattel seeking some of the proceeds from sales of a Barbie doll that used Elly May's name and likeness. After "The Beverly Hillbillies," Douglas worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music albums and wrote a book for children that drew on biblical themes. They worked together for 10 years. Irene could be tough - but she was mostly professional and a warm-hearted doll who knew how lucky she was to get the TBH break so late in her career. [quote]Max was good in small doses, but when he tried to carry the episode he took it way over the top. The South will rise agin'! His old age and failing health caused him to stop acting. Did the actress, Donna Douglas die? Dawber has married to NCIS star Mark Harmon for more than three [] More, Jan Smithers is a former television actress that is best known for her portrayal of the character Bailey Quarters on the television series WKRP in Cincinnati. And so unlike her character in real life. In 1946 she was honorably discharged. It taught people that its important not to underestimate others just because they dont have an impressive career or educational background. This was after Douglas' death in January. Here's the true story: . She encouraged her to feel the pain of her lost romance but to keep working. She was 82. Today, actors are more in charge. She secured a couple of minor roles in such films as The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951), then The Marrying Kind (1952), and Steel Town, also in 1952. Of the main cast only Donna Douglas was ever grateful for the role. He wrote the screenplay, based on a true story, on the back of TV scripts on the set of The Beverly Hilbillies. I saw my mistakebut there's no editing function. More: Theres a very sad reason to binge-watch Gilmour Girls this weekend. They didnt have children and divorced in 1961. Ebsen could have easily stayed out of it, but apparently his disdain for Kulp was intense. Mrs. Henning says Donna Douglas was a mess after Frankie and Johnny. Donna Douglas - Buddy Ebsen. Henning's sister, who lived in a restored Victorian mansion, invited the cast to her house for dinner. She was really good. She won over the hearts of TV viewers with her starring role on The Beverly Hillbillies, but there was much more to this versatile actress than Elly May Clampett. Apparently, they arent subscribers to the old adage that too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing. She, Max Baer, and Donna Douglas were unknowns when they were hired for TBH and they signed on for very little money. His work left a lasting impression on film and television forever. From Times Wire Services. She was transport d back to California and died there. In the new millennium, Jan has turned her interests [] More, Each year over 1.5 million patients become victims of medical malpractice in the US alone. Directors simply couldnt imagine him playing any other role, and he was unable to find work. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. "Max Baer, Jr.? Does anyone remember Nancy Culp as the voracious man-eating bird-watcher Pamela Livingstone, throwing herself at playboy cheesecake photographer Bob Collins, played by Bob Cummings (was he gay in spite of all his progeny?)?? However, a few details have surfaced, and we are happy to share them with you. Bolger played the scarecrow. We all called and sent her cards and love and wishes to get better fast, but she basically wasted away over the next few days. Ryan had a continuing role, as a nurse, in the Dr. Kildare film series, starring Lew Ayres. 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