The powers that be do not want to put any positive energy into the world. All you will find on TV is murder, rape, violence, sex, and hatred. No positive energy at all. They are promoting narcissism and hatred towards others. This keeps the country divided and unfocused on what is really going on in Washington.
Back then, episodes were 25-26 minutes long with 30-36 episodes each year. Today? 19-20 minutes per (if we’re lucky) and mostly those garbage “reality” shows.
My son bought all 6 seasons of Sanford and Son, the first 5 seasons of Andy Griffith, he wont watch the colored ones without Barney Fife, same here. Even my grandkids like Andy Griffith. I asked my grandson what was his favorite Andy Griffith, he told me, Mr. McBeeVee.
Perfect acting and perfect writing. Every scene from every episode creates true audience laughter and sometimes hysteria. These people were a tremendous joy to view.
I love the clampetts❤ I'm 66yrs old watched at age 8 black and white tv 3 channels only... good old days in Hawaii Nei 🤙and I watched every single episode then and now.
My father was onecof them. He was from way back in the sticks on Clinch Mt. He loved this show and never missed it. He would point out which one of his family members were like each character
Too funny all these years later and now with gray hair and beard - this episode just brought some laughter and joy into my day.....wow i needed it today!!
Once when I was at a client's home (self-employed remodeler) a neighbor backed out of her garage, sideswiped my parked ancient work truck, bent the front bumper outwards. I performed a "Jethro Bumper Repair", told her not to worry about it. She was SO upset! It took forever to convince her it was ok!!
I am in my late 70s was born in North Africa.i grew up watching the Beverly hillbillies for decades. Still love that show even today in 2024. Clean. Fun, humer. Unlike Tv these days nothing but trash.
Never saw this episode. Granny and Jethro really made this show, especially Granny. The Hillibillies was must watch TV. Granny on the witness stand hysterical.
I underestimated this show as low-brow when I was growing up but behind the simple-minded humor it really is a revealing reflection of American society both good and bad.
I gotta dis'gree. I think granny shoulda been first female president. Imagine that inauguration party when she woulda brought out a few jugs of her rheumatoid medicine. Mighta been enough ta git congress ta work 'gether fer a while and actually fix sumptin. And who wuld ned a wall? Jus' hav Jethro down there with is shutgun and take a few shots ta scare them crittters ha'fway 'cross the dad-gum river. They'd a turn 'round like their pants was on fire and their (posteriors - had ta change that word as these UA-cam people don't like us hill people) was ketchin'. Granny wulda made sur' Jethro didn't actually hit anyone. She wuldn't want to hav' ta clean up the mess....
This episode is a reminder of whats happening in America today. You have the truth on one side and then you have the other side and the media telling you it didnt happen.
Yeah, relax, you don’t have to watch Fox, NewsMax, and electronic tabloids appealing to the ignorant. There are many sources of legitimate news with many different perspectives, although you might have to read a little.
My favorite..... When they go to their place and Mrs. Drysdale put out sale sign for selling clampett 's mansion and mr. Drysdale finds out on the way from airport✈️ tells miss jane to step on it.....
I was always fascinated with Buddy Ebsen. As a special dancer termed Eccentric along with James Cagney. Ebsen danced with Shirley Temple when she was a child A client brought Mr Ebsen to my workshop so I could meet him. This was long before cell phones. I was out on a job site and missed the opportunity. This was the only regret in my life. I am still sad at the missed meeting.
The innocence made me mushy more than once. Also loved the judge catching on. The best thing about the show is the actors. True talent. They tried to remake it, of course. It was horrible.
Hee hee, hee haw haw haw! One of my favorites, pretty clean too. Now I'm gonna be singing that song all day long. Where oh where are you tonight, why did you leave me here all along, I searched the world over and thought I found true love.......
@@ivankarobles1884it seems we missed the part called discovery Marion during discovery you would have Bank Witnesses saying that the other man walked upright and escorted Mr Clampett into the bank. Never underestimate Hollywood to screw up a court case LOL
@@Rob-metoo527 one of the ways to tell if someone is insane is if they keep doing the same thing over & over and keep getting the wrong solution to the problem. Mr Rob most of these people have what is called a depraved mind. They have no real wisdom. As for lawyers, it is them that make all these muddy up laws that have to be argued about constantly in the courts. They do this to make jobs for themselves, judges and career politicians. All laws should be simple enough that even an 8th grader could understand them. Good night Sir and let us try our best to plead with God to get Him back into our government.
Reply To: @Rob-metoo527 Amenn to that! Someone once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Dems say don't look at our past dammage we have done to America, but instead believe we will be good for USA in future. Dems say don't believe your own eyes, and pocket books today, believe us instead. Was the Country in better shape when Trumpp was pres? Yes, for SURE!
If you have went to ONE doctor you were didpleased with, have you swore you will NEVER again go to ANY doctor again? (No you wouldn't, because ALL doctors are not the same). Send to Washington Intelligent Capabale Lawyers who will fight back against the influence of BAD Lawyers who are still there. All Lawyers are not bad. Good ones will NOT be afraid for you to check their past 3 or 4 years of service!
@@moserlanny1074 I was talking about lawyers who go to Washington as a life time occupation, who write laws that for the rest of this Age will be argued about over and over. They do this to create jobs for themselves, judges, and career politicians. We need to STOP talking about the so-called rule of law that is just devil dung talk to muddy up the water of justice. All laws should be simple enough and clear enough that even an 8th grader could understand them. It should be whether something is Right or wrong. Look at the laws about murder. Y'all say if someone has one kind of life style is murder it is different from someone else who has a different lifestyle. In other words you are saying that one group's life is worth more than the other. The Law is supposed to be the same for everybody, the rich or poor, citizen or politician, even the aliens are supposed to have the same laws as the people in America and that means they are to come here the way our law says too, not by breaking our laws.
Hard to have found a better cast of characters to accurately pulled it off. A lot of southern California hillbillies from the Dust Bowl days. Writers did a great job of capturing their essence.
Kathleen Freeman, the plaintiff woman, was a guest on so many TV shows in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Very recognizable. She was in 6 different episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies.
The mandolin plays while the clients tell their sob story lies and granny yellin back at the judge saying I wouldnt talk that's twice you showed up in yur nightgown.....lol ......I love Kathleen Freeman, esp. on this show and The Lucy show, big mouth...
He did not make them wear the bandages. They came to HIM and lied to him. He asked her if she was telling him the truth, so he didn't know until the end himself.
The great Kathleen Freeman. She and Lucy took me on a tour of the Studio when I was 9 years old. Everybody and I mean everybody stopped what they were doing when these two showed up in the Golf Cart. Smokin, foul language. telling tells of debauchery and a lot of laughter was on full display. I had the time of my life that day. I never told my Mom what was actually said.
@@charliepayne2014all the small town shows from the 50's and 60's are connected -- "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Petticoat Junction" "Green Acres" Sam Drucker was the common denominator --
That is not true. He is a grown man who just finished the 6th grade. That is what makes it funny. If he was 12, he would not be driving the car. It never says that he is 12.
I love and respect all these actors! Buddy Ebsen was a well-known film star and had been the director’s first choice for the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz.” Irene Ryan was an esteemed actress of stage and screen. Donna Douglas had had a career as an actress and - yes - pin-up girl. Max Baer also had experience, but really proved his mettle as Jethro. I recognize the actress who played the wife with the phony car wreck story. I don’t know her name, as the end titles were cut off. The husband was also a full professional. Perhaps the actor playing the attorney overdid it a little bit, but he may simply have been following the director’s instructions. Thanks for the post of this episode.
I’m a 71yo Veteran and retired Pilot. I loved the Hillbillies show and it’s still funny today.
Thanks to you I can watch it. Appreciate it.
I’m 64 years old and grew up watching the hillbillies, it’s as funny now as it was back then.
Me too and they the best of Hollywood
In my sixties two and loved The Beverly Hillbillies don't make them like that anymore
Sure are
Yes. One of my favorite shows.
I'm also 64 and when I saw this I wanted to go back to my childhood.
I am 77 years old and I miss real entertainment like this. Nothing but GARBAGE on TV now.
So true. I miss the good ole days.
Have you seen Suits? You won't find it on those 3 "regular" channels.
The powers that be do not want to put any positive energy into the world. All you will find on TV is murder, rape, violence, sex, and hatred. No positive energy at all. They are promoting narcissism and hatred towards others. This keeps the country divided and unfocused on what is really going on in Washington.
America has fallen
yup
The innocence of the Clampetts always gets to me!
I reckon so
What in TARNATION?? 😂😂😂
Your comment really takes the ham off the hog for me. Lots of luck to you and yours. (oops, wrong show)
Granny was a Witch.
Cynical Wikipedia calls them moral, too!
Notice how these older shows move right along quickly so there isn't a moment of boredom.
Back then, episodes were 25-26 minutes long with 30-36 episodes each year.
Today? 19-20 minutes per (if we’re lucky) and mostly those garbage “reality” shows.
@@PaulCampbell-mo1vc Exactilioso, I dont watch anything past 1980, pure garbage. Oh, lots of luck to you and yours.
I've watched this show thousands of times and I do not remember ever seeing this episode before
Its one I dont get tired of, along with The Giant Jackrabbit.
The jackrabbit episode was awesome! @@susanspatz9501
Wow...I forgot how entertaining this show was.
I remember watching this with my grandma. God I miss her and I miss those days.
I watched it with my grandma back when this was on TV, along with gunsmoke, bonanza, and Lawrence welk.
I live in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, and I approve of this message! 😂
If that dont take the ham off the hog.
Good wholesome TV show, I never realized how good we had it growing up.
Good wholesome TV show. A show with those qualities would never see the light of day with the standards of television today.
@@williamessex3518 Yep, it wouldnt be woke enough. No gays and no trans on that show.
When they were repeated in the 80s I put it on the tv. Our kids pulled their faces. Next week it was " dad the hillbilly's are on"
My son bought all 6 seasons of Sanford and Son, the first 5 seasons of Andy Griffith, he wont watch the colored ones without Barney Fife, same here. Even my grandkids like Andy Griffith. I asked my grandson what was his favorite Andy Griffith, he told me, Mr. McBeeVee.
Treating the court as it is...a joke. Love it.
I am 67 years old and I love watching this show. I fall in love with Ali Mae.
Don’t mess with Granny!
@@jamesparker7729 Elly May fetch my shotgun funniest family show time ever
Perfect acting and perfect writing. Every scene from every episode creates true audience laughter and sometimes hysteria. These people were a tremendous joy to view.
This is what America should BE!❤
Got that right
Just watched them about buying Granny a plot at Happy Valley 😊
My father almost died with belly roll laughter watching the first shows. Please show them again.
I love the clampetts❤ I'm 66yrs old watched at age 8 black and white tv
3 channels only... good old days in Hawaii Nei 🤙and I watched every single episode then and now.
As far back as I can remember even very young, i found this to be side splitting and funny and 60 years later i still do.
I thank God that we can still see these old shows. I have the first 5 seasons of Andy Griffith, dont watch the color ones.
Beverly Hillbillies, The Rifleman, The Lone Ranger & Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C were my Favorites ❤😊
Real Tv
Branded, what can you do when you’re branded and you know you’re a man music 🎶 🎶🎶
Absurdly funny just like today's politics
Hard to compete with those classics. Gomer Pyle😂
I agree; Those shows were very good shows that were so very innocent, but had a very large amounts of meaning.
All the episodes were good, but this one i loved the best!
My father was onecof them. He was from way back in the sticks on Clinch Mt. He loved this show and never missed it. He would point out which one of his family members were like each character
That's cool
I loved Jed. Down to earth smarts, calmness and manners
This is makes America America ... laughter
One of my favorite episodes of Hillbillies.
Too funny all these years later and now with gray hair and beard - this episode just brought some laughter and joy into my day.....wow i needed it today!!
Lol I love this show
Once when I was at a client's home (self-employed remodeler) a neighbor backed out of her garage, sideswiped my parked ancient work truck, bent the front bumper outwards. I performed a "Jethro Bumper Repair", told her not to worry about it. She was SO upset! It took forever to convince her it was ok!!
Good for you, life is too short to get uptight about small things.
Mighty neighborly of you! 👍
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😊😊😊😊@@samthemann3276
Damn hillbilly strenghth
1 of the best TV shows ever
And Green Acres, 💚 The second spin off of the hillbillies!
@@JoshuaReynolds-b3m agreed
One of the best shows on tv.
I am in my late 70s was born in North Africa.i grew up watching the Beverly hillbillies for decades. Still love that show even today in 2024. Clean. Fun, humer. Unlike Tv these days nothing but trash.
This had to of been one of the funniest episodes, loved it!
Never saw this episode. Granny and Jethro really made this show, especially Granny. The Hillibillies was must watch TV. Granny on the witness stand hysterical.
NEVER saw this 1 either
Neither did I
Granny made the best Possum stew and gopher gravy.
@@susanspatz9501 I bet Granny was a good cook. That actress really inhabited her character as Granny. She had he dialect and accent down.
This episode has one of the best endings ever.
Classic Granny! Love it.
She had the wisdom of the ages.
I underestimated this show as low-brow when I was growing up but behind the simple-minded humor it really is a revealing reflection of American society both good and bad.
It's just a show.
The Beverly Hillbillies and The Addams Family both depict Godly people with pure hearts.
Love the mournful pitiful mandolin playing use to cue the entry of the Johnsons coming in the courtroom. 🤣
I was 15 years old when the Beverly Hillbillies came on national TV.
I asked & my Daddy said that I could marry Ellie May when I grew up .
I was going on five.I was a faithful viewer for nine years.Then I watched reruns.
@@tascosaeagleshe didn’t age well you might what to think twice
My oldest brother was in the Air Force Reserves with Max Baier Jr (Jethro). He said Max was the nicest member of that platoon. Thanks for the video.
Ohh no! My name ain't Hoodlum, it's Clampet, and then Jed goes on to tell everybody's last name, I laughed so hard 🎉🤗🤔😁
Jed Clampett would have made a great POTUS🇺🇸
This is how they tried to railroad trump.
@@BlaneBaker-s2u😂😂😂😂😂
@@BlaneBaker-s2u u had to go & mess dat up Smh!!!
I gotta dis'gree. I think granny shoulda been first female president. Imagine that inauguration party when she woulda brought out a few jugs of her rheumatoid medicine. Mighta been enough ta git congress ta work 'gether fer a while and actually fix sumptin. And who wuld ned a wall? Jus' hav Jethro down there with is shutgun and take a few shots ta scare them crittters ha'fway 'cross the dad-gum river. They'd a turn 'round like their pants was on fire and their (posteriors - had ta change that word as these UA-cam people don't like us hill people) was ketchin'. Granny wulda made sur' Jethro didn't actually hit anyone. She wuldn't want to hav' ta clean up the mess....
Better than Kamala
And I thought I had seen all the shows several times. Dont remember this one!
10:49 Max bear actually lifted that actor playing the lawyer up above his head.
@jayebyrd9953:
Max B a e r, was the actor who played "Jethro Bodine".
🙂.
Hi
HOW they all said and acted these lines without cracking up is beyond me!
Don Knotts said that they had to redo a scene 13 times because Andy and Barney couldnt stop laughing.
This episode is a reminder of whats happening in America today. You have the truth on one side and then you have the other side and the media telling you it didnt happen.
Good lord, it's the Beverly Hillbillies, relax a little
Yeah, relax, you don’t have to watch Fox, NewsMax, and electronic tabloids appealing to the ignorant. There are many sources of legitimate news with many different perspectives, although you might have to read a little.
You got that right my friend
You got that right my friend
Scammers always get theirs in the end but it's really more rewarding when you are there to witness it
This clip made my day
One of my favourite episodes (along with the skeet shooting episode)
Granny is the GOAT!!!😂
It doesn't get any better then The Beverly Hillbillies when it comes to classic comedy! They hold a very special place in my DVD collection.
My favorite..... When they go to their place and Mrs. Drysdale put out sale sign for selling clampett 's mansion and mr. Drysdale finds out on the way from airport✈️ tells miss jane to step on it.....
Loved her role, when she played SGT Carter's mother on Gomer Pyle USMC.
Granny played Sgt. Carter's mothef on Gomer? Seriously?
I was always fascinated with Buddy Ebsen. As a special dancer termed Eccentric along with James Cagney. Ebsen danced with Shirley Temple when she was a child
A client brought Mr Ebsen to my workshop so I could meet him. This was long before cell phones. I was out on a job site and missed the opportunity. This was the only regret in my life. I am still sad at the missed meeting.
He was supposed to be the Scarecrow in "Wizard of Oz" -- but the makeup almost killed him --
Actually the tinman @thomasbullins
@@Verge63 yeah --
Thanks -- I should've looked first
@@thomasbullins 23:19
The innocence made me mushy more than once.
Also loved the judge catching on.
The best thing about the show is the actors. True talent.
They tried to remake it, of course. It was horrible.
I'm 47 grew up in rural Mississippi watching this, Hee Haw.... On black and white TV... Outdoor Antenna on Pole.,.
Hee hee, hee haw haw haw! One of my favorites, pretty clean too. Now I'm gonna be singing that song all day long. Where oh where are you tonight, why did you leave me here all along, I searched the world over and thought I found true love.......
Rumor has it that Buster Keaton inspired and wrote many of the scripts, anonymously, as wa his manner.
MeTV is the only place I can watch the Beverly Hillbillies these days. Very happy about that. This was real comedy.
As if Melvyn Drysdale would allow the Clampets to appear in court without the best attorney money could buy.
Don't you mean Millburn Drysdale?
@@ivankarobles1884it seems we missed the part called discovery Marion during discovery you would have Bank Witnesses saying that the other man walked upright and escorted Mr Clampett into the bank. Never underestimate Hollywood to screw up a court case LOL
Yeah but then the writers could not make me laugh this much
One of the best !
Great acting, great writing 👍
Writers were very good on this show. Especially the first one.
Loved that show!!! 😂
The pilot of The Beverly Hillbillies had so many good lines!
@billh.5360 yes it did!!
They were gonna pay me some kind of new dollar, Millions
People this is why we should quit electing lawyers to go to Washington.
We should stop reelecting the same person every time, expecting a change, and then blaming everyone else.
@@Rob-metoo527 one of the ways to tell if someone is insane is if they keep doing the same thing over & over and keep getting the wrong solution to the problem. Mr Rob most of these people have what is called a depraved mind. They have no real wisdom. As for lawyers, it is them that make all these muddy up laws that have to be argued about constantly in the courts. They do this to make jobs for themselves, judges and career politicians. All laws should be simple enough that even an 8th grader could understand them. Good night Sir and let us try our best to plead with God to get Him back into our government.
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@Rob-metoo527
Amenn to that!
Someone once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
Dems say don't look at our past dammage we have done to America, but instead believe we will be good for USA in future.
Dems say don't believe your own eyes, and pocket books today, believe us instead.
Was the Country in better shape when Trumpp was pres? Yes, for SURE!
If you have went to ONE doctor you were didpleased with, have you swore you will NEVER again go to ANY doctor again?
(No you wouldn't, because ALL doctors are not the same).
Send to Washington Intelligent Capabale Lawyers who will fight back against the influence of BAD Lawyers who are still there. All Lawyers are not bad. Good ones will NOT be afraid for you to check their past 3 or 4 years of service!
@@moserlanny1074 I was talking about lawyers who go to Washington as a life time occupation, who write laws that for the rest of this Age will be argued about over and over. They do this to create jobs for themselves, judges, and career politicians. We need to STOP talking about the so-called rule of law that is just devil dung talk to muddy up the water of justice. All laws should be simple enough and clear enough that even an 8th grader could understand them. It should be whether something is Right or wrong. Look at the laws about murder. Y'all say if someone has one kind of life style is murder it is different from someone else who has a different lifestyle. In other words you are saying that one group's life is worth more than the other. The Law is supposed to be the same for everybody, the rich or poor, citizen or politician, even the aliens are supposed to have the same laws as the people in America and that means they are to come here the way our law says too, not by breaking our laws.
The genial writing (at least during the early seasons) made this show.
Correct, the later episodes were lacking.
Hard to have found a better cast of characters to accurately pulled it off. A lot of southern California hillbillies from the Dust Bowl days. Writers did a great job of capturing their essence.
@garymckee63 the 1st couple of years the show was very funny but it got stupid afterwards
I loved watching this tv show and ut brings back some great nemories 😁👍
McHale's Navy and Hogan's Heroes are another two shows that were fun to watch.
Kathleen Freeman, the plaintiff woman, was a guest on so many TV shows in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Very recognizable. She was in 6 different episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies.
Greetings from Australia, these folks are what I wish were still around now, maybe they are.
The days of great television.
Such a GREAT legendary show. Couldnt get better.
Blessings....it fun to see granny...
So realistic. It's like watching a documentary.
😂😂
one of my favorite tv shows.
Fun, good wholesome entertainment. Sure, it's naive, but that is surprisingly refreshing
This -- THIS is what God gave us tv for!
I am 55 and I grew up watching this funny show
Yeah we're all ready for the boneyard!😅😂
OMG this is my favorite they're so funny
❤🤣🤣🤣
The mandolin plays while the clients tell their sob story lies and granny yellin back at the judge saying I wouldnt talk that's twice you showed up in yur nightgown.....lol ......I love Kathleen Freeman, esp. on this show and The Lucy show, big mouth...
The writers of this episode, (and the whole series) ere brilliant...
Excellent writing. Too funny.
It shows how some lawyers are so sleazy to make their bogus clients wear bandages and using wheelchairs.
Ummm, it shows what exactly?
A 1960s TV show, without a shred of reality, using every cliche in the book... THAT taught you what exactly? Holy Hell.
Yes, but he met Jesus in the end! 😂
Bloodsuckers for sure.
He did not make them wear the bandages. They came to HIM and lied to him. He asked her if she was telling him the truth, so he didn't know until the end himself.
I was chilld 62.yrs now good show seems so long ago funny clean❤😅😅
I'm 77 yo and you are still funny!
This was the funniest episode ever !
The great Kathleen Freeman. She and Lucy took me on a tour of the Studio when I was 9 years old. Everybody and I mean everybody stopped what they were doing when these two showed up in the Golf Cart. Smokin, foul language. telling tells of debauchery and a lot of laughter was on full display. I had the time of my life that day. I never told my Mom what was actually said.
I agree about the vast talents of Kathleen Freeman. What other roles was she known for?
So@@dennistucker9081 many to mention. Google her and you can see the list is impressive.
@@dennistucker9081She was the mean nun in the Blues Brothers.
Wow
She was hilarious in the Blue Brothers
The judge owned the railroad going past the shady rest hotel in Hooterville
Shhhhhhhhh ,,,,,,,,,,you are telling your age.🤪🤪😂😂🤣🤣
He sat on the Board of Directors of the company who owned the Cannonball train line.
mr. mooneys boss mr cheever on the lucy show at the same time.
I knew I had seen the Judge somewhere before 😂
@@charliepayne2014all the small town shows from the 50's and 60's are connected --
"The Beverly Hillbillies"
"Petticoat Junction"
"Green Acres"
Sam Drucker was the common denominator --
I sure do love this show.
Granny was granny to everyone. Ironically Irene Ryan never had children so in reality she never was a grandmother.
Granny was Jed’s Mother n Law
This is favorite episode. 💖
If ever I appear in front of a judge I'll be sure to point out "why are you in your nightgown"?
Lololololololololols 😅
Eye boy Smh
Buddy Ebsen picked me up hitching on Vine St. one day.
Back when television was worth watching
Love them very classic comedy ❤
This is 2nd day u came in with your night gown😂😂😂
Nothing like the clampetts lol
A lot people don't realize that Jethro is only about 12 years old ---- he's just a big boy -- 😂
I didn't know. Thank you.
That is not true. He is a grown man who just finished the 6th grade. That is what makes it funny. If he was 12, he would not be driving the car. It never says that he is 12.
Jethro was 17-18 years old. In one episode Jed mentioned that Jethro would not be 21 for 3 or 4 more years.
😂 Mentally and probably emotionally.
best family ever.
I was thinking of Granny wanting to fix a muscle bound guy in one episode and this showed up on my UA-cam feed .
$100,000 back then when the money printing was not as agregious as it is today was some serious coin. For 100k you could buy a nice mansion.
Or 2.
My parents bought a new 2bdrm home in Del City Oklahoma for 8-k in the early 60s
@@drmachinewerke1 And that would’ve been a lot more than a house was worth in the 1920s.
My parents bought a brand new 3bdrm 2 bath in Sacramento for $16,000 in 1964.
I love and respect all these actors! Buddy Ebsen was a well-known film star and had been the director’s first choice for the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz.” Irene Ryan was an esteemed actress of stage and screen. Donna Douglas had had a career as an actress and - yes - pin-up girl. Max Baer also had experience, but really proved his mettle as Jethro. I recognize the actress who played the wife with the phony car wreck story. I don’t know her name, as the end titles were cut off. The husband was also a full professional. Perhaps the actor playing the attorney overdid it a little bit, but he may simply have been following the director’s instructions. Thanks for the post of this episode.
Mrs. Johnson later was the Penguin in the Blues Brothers movie.
Next time y’all make fun of Hillbillies, just watch this episode. Talk about ignorance being bliss! 🤣