From the creative genius of TV pioneer Paul Henning (The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show, Love That Bob, Petticoat Junction), comes the story of poor Ozark mountaineer Jed Clampett and his kin, striking it rich with oil and headin' for Beverly Hills, California. Join the feistiest Granny of them all, wise Uncle Jed, his critter-loving daughter Elly May and love-crazy Cousin Jethro in their unrefined, legendary quest for an idyllic West Coast existence. Welllll, Doggies!

This series follows the Clampett family from the Ozarks to posh Beverly Hills after they strick oil and become millionaires. Banker Mr. Drysdale tries to keep them from foolishly spending their newfound wealth, and he also tries to "civilize" them - usually succeeding in making a fool of himself.

Cast and Characters

• Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett
• Irene Ryana s Daisy Moses
• Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett
• Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine
• Raymond Bailey as Milburn Drysdale
• Nancy Kulp as Jane Hathaway

Broadcast History, Episode Guide & TV Schedule

First Telecast: September 26, 1962
Last Telecast: September 7, 1971
Original Network: CBS
Number of Seasons: 9
Number of Episodes: 274
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Original Primetime TV Schedule:

• September 1962- September 1964, CBS, Wednesday 9:00-9:30pm
• September 1964- September 1968, CBS, Wednesday 8:30-9:00pm
• September 1968- September 1969, CBS, Wednesday 9:00-9:30pm
• September 1969- September 1970, CBS, Wednesday 8:30-9:00pm
• September 1970- September 1971, CBS, Tuesday 7:30-8:00pm

Theme Song Lyrics and Intro

"The Ballad of Jed Clampett" by Paul Henning

Come 'n listen to my story 'bout a man named Jed A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed And then one day, he was shootin' at some food And up through the ground come a bubblin' crude Oil, that is, black gold, Texas tea Well, the first thing you know, old Jed's a millionaire Kin folk said, Jed, move away from there Said, Californy is the place you oughta be So they loaded up the truck and they moved to Beverly Hills, that is, swimmin' pools, movie stars Well, now it's time to say goodbye to Jed and all his kin They would like to thank you folks for kindly droppin' in You're all invited back again to this locality To have a heapin' helpin' of their hospitality Hillbilly, that is, set a spell, take your shoes off Y'all come back now, hear?

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