Paul Henning
Director
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
Specials
Jed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells his land to the O.K. Oil Company and at the urging of cousin Pearl, moves his family to a 35-room mansion in Beverly Hills, California.
Released Sept. 26, 1962
Episode 25 min
2+
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Production Companies: McCadden Productions, Filmways Television, Filmways Pictures
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
10.0
S0E1 - Unaired Pilot
The version of the pilot episode that sold the series to CBS, originally titled "The Hillbillies of Beverly Hills".
S0E3 - The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies
A mockumentary-style tribute with in-character appearances by Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett), Donna Douglas (Elly Mae Clampett), Max Baer (Jethro Bodine), Louis Nye (Sonny Drysdale), Roy Clark (Cousin Roy), and Larry Pennell (Dash Riprock).
May 24, 1993, midnight
S0E2 - The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
Jed Clamplett and his backwoods family help solve an energy crisis in their own rustic ways for their Beverly Hills neighborhood they still cannot adjust to.
Oct. 6, 1981, midnight
S0E4 - Introduction to The Return
An introduction to the Return of The Beverly Hillbillies by Paul Henning's daughter, Linda Kaye Henning.
March 12, 2013, midnight
S0E5 - Paul Henning & The Hillbillies
A documentary about The Beverly Hillbillies and it's creator. Actors and business associates who worked with television, radio and film writer-producer Paul Henning recall his many talents, including his creation of "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Petticoat Junction," "The Bob Cummings Show" (aka "Love That Bob") and his association with George Burns & Gracie Allen on radio and TV. Includes clips from Henning's productions and rare, behind-the-scenes footage.
Sept. 27, 2005, midnight
S0E6 - Beverly Hillbillies TV Commercials
A selection of commercials and promo spots.
March 11, 2003, midnight
S0E7 - CBS Promo Spots
Promo spots for The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres.
March 11, 2003, midnight
S0E8 - Elly's Critters Promotional Trailer
A very rare promotional trailer for the first season episode "Elly's Animals," using its working title.
March 12, 2013, midnight
S0E9 - Irene Ryan Screen Test
Irene Ryan's original screen test for the part of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, Jed Clampett's moonshiner mother-in-law on The Beverly Hillbillies.
S0E10 - Paul Henning Interview
A short interview with Paul Henning, creator of The Beverly Hillbillies, during the '60s.
S0E11 - CBS Fall Preview
Fall promotional for The Beverly Hillbillies
S0E12 - Photo Gallery
Photos from the show set to the theme from The Beverly Hillbillies.
Sept. 14, 2022, midnight
S0E13 - The Clampetts Strike Oil (Extended Version)
Extended version of the series' first episode with unaired scenes.
Aug. 29, 2018, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 6850 min.
Released: Sept. 26, 1962
Last Air Date: March 23, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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