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    Who starred as Jethro Bodine?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      Max Baer Jr.. Jethro wanted to be a double-knought spy. Jed needed to have a long talk with Jethro, because he never knew what to do once he had the girl!

    Who played Jethro's sister Jethrine?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Max Baer Jr.. Max did a dual role when playing Jethrine.

    Where was the Clampett family originally from?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      Bug Tussle. Their favorite star was Gloria Swanson and they viewed her movies there. Actor John Wayne also appeared on the show as a special guest, he worked for a bottle of whiskey as his payment.

    Where was the Calmpett mansion really located?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Bel Air. The outside of the Kireby Mansion was used for the home of the Clampetts. After the fourth season, Mrs. Kireby would not allow Filmways to use the residence due to traffic issues.

    When two stock executives get the wrong idea about crawdads, a type of animal which one may say looks like a small lobster, what do they think that it is?'Beverly Hillbillies' Test (TVMANIAC)

      A new military creation. They think it is something like military ducks, or even a nuclear submarine.

    What was the name of the movie star who wanted to date Elly Mae?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Dash Riprock. Dash Riprock worked for the studio that Mr. Clampett owned and was set up with Elly Mae. He appeared in several episodes.

    What was the name of the bank where the Clampetts kept their fortune?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills.

    What was the name of the bank where Jed kept his money?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      The Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills. The Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills was run by Milburn Drysdale with his trusty secretary Jane Hathaway.

    What was the name of Jed's late wife?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Rose Ellen. Rose Ellen was the name of Elly Mae's mother and Jed's late wife.

    What was the name of Elly's Hollywood boyfriend?'Beverly Hillbillies' Test (TVMANIAC)

      Dash Riprock. He was a Hollywood playboy who didn't really care about Elly May.

    What was the name of Elly Mae's friend she met when she went to school?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Cynthia Fenwick. Cynthia Fenwick and her mother dress like the Clampetts in one episode due to the fact they think Elly is so trendy.

    What was Mr. Drysdale's first name?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Milburn.

    What was Jethro's mother's name?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Pearl.

    What was Jethro's mother's name on the show?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      Pearl. She had her hat set for Mr. Brewster from the oil company. Elverna Bradshaw was Granny's rival from Bug Tussle.

    What was Granny's first name on the show?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Daisy.

    What was Buddy Ebsen's talent outside the show?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      dancer. He danced on many occasions on the show. He was a fantastic tap dancer.

    What type of truck did the Clampetts drive?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      1921 Oldsmobile. During many episodes, Jethro worked on the truck. In one episode, his mother asked him if he had removed the old brakes from the truck. Jethro replied, "Yes, and I am waiting for the new ones to come in the mail next week".

    What type of spy did Jethro want to become?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Double Naught.

    What stew did Granny always prepare?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Possum. Grits and possum were always a favorite treat that Granny prepared for the family.

    What relation was Elly May to Jed?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Daughter.

    What kind of table do the Clampetts call 'The fancy eating table'?'Beverly Hillbillies' Test (TVMANIAC)

      pool table . They think that the rhinoceros head above the table is an animal called the billiard.

    What do the Clampetts do on their billiard table?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Eat. They think a billiard is some form of wild game.

    What did the Clampetts use for a dining room table?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Pool table.

    What did the Clampetts call the swimming pool?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Cement pond.

    What did Elly May call her animals?'The Beverly Hillbillies'-The TV Series (Ken1260)

      Critters.

    Mr. Drysdale had a son on the show, what was his name?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      Sonny. Sonny tried to court Ellie May! However, Ellie was too tough for him and could use her double barrel sling shot if he got fresh!

    Irene Ryan played Granny on the show. Granny brewed her jug of medicine and had a special name for it. What did she call it?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      roomatiz medicine. She also supplied the neighbors and family with her spring tonic. Mrs. Drysdale really loved it and the effect it had on Milburn!

    How much did John Wayne get paid for his appearance on the show?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      A fifth of Jack Daniels. John Wayne appeared in the episode "The Indians Are Coming" which originally aired February 1, 1967.

    Granny referred to herself as Dr Granny, M.D. on the show. What does the M.D. stand for as it applies to Granny?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      mountain doctor. Granny had many talents. She was the best road-kill cook ever.

    Ellie had many critters. What was her pet monkey's name?"The Beverly Hillbillies" Quiz (VickieLynne)

      Bessie. Ellie dressed Bessie up and took her everywhere. Granny would tell Ellie to get that critter out of her kitchen. She just loved the cement pond!

    Buddy Ebsen was chosen as Jed Clampett after his role in what 1961 film?"Beverly Hillbillies" Mania I (mphsbanker)

      Breakfast at Tiffany's. Buddy Ebsen portrayed Holly Golightly's husband in this film.

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