Hope everyone enjoyed this video. I did start on another Batman 66 cast member, but their early life was so tragic that I had to stop and change things up. I will go back and finish that video, but it will require a trigger warning or something. Take Care :)
You just gave me hope at the very ending as I've been thinking about starting a channel on what I do for a living as I have nearly 30 years of experience and I know my knowledge can help people but I'm so scared and I don't know what I'm doing. Yet you gave me hope and I thank you so much❤️🔥🤝❤️🔥
@@conservativehippie9736 Don't do it. You don't have the chops. No one needs your "experienced" whatever it is you THINK you have. Have you got a degree? Have you been proven with knowledge? No? Then go back and crochet or knit something. Bake a cake. Weave a basket, cuz ain't nobody want anything that you got. Wanna know why? OBVIOUSLY NO ONE LIKES YOU!
Hey Hippie :) One of my mottos is "Don't Be Scared" The reason I use that so much, is basically to reinforce it in my mind, because I have always been shy, insecure and scared to try new things. It has been a life long battle for me. As for UA-cam, well you Need to Do It! Baby Steps Create the channel. Create a video Upload the video Learn to title Learn to tag Learn to make a thumbnail Don't worry about views on any early videos. Do not worry about quality on the first 20 videos, because they will suck compared to your 50th video, no matter how hard you try at first. You don't know, what you don't know. So learn as you go. If you are vlogging, you can buy a light down the road or a taller tripod for standing outdoor. You just have to start. The hardest part is the hatful comments. I have had a 1000 of them on this channel. Heck I had 100 people telling me I am ugly and that I need to shave that crap on my chin, just from my Agnes Moorehead video, where I vlog part of it. Just block them fast, do not read the comment twice. Boom Gone There is a saying for dealing with hate. Your opinion of me, is none of my business. Now create a channel, make a video and they will improve over time. Go Go Go! 😁👍
I grew up with the Beverly Hillbillies. A fun show that is still enjoyable to watch today. Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since Irene passed. A wonderful talent!
I am 64 years old and The Beverly Hillbilly's and The Andy Griffith Show are hands down my two all-time favorite shows. This brought a tear to my eye. Both happy and sad. Thank you.
68 yrs old I loved Daisy Mae and as a child in a school May I played Granny for my class project. I still watch the hillbilly's on retro tv I also loved flats and Scruggs theme song. I'm prefer those old shows petty coat junction Andy griffin Gomer Mr Ed and leave it to beaver they were the best
The Beverly Hillbillies was one of the best shows ever! No matter how many times you’ve seen it, it’s always hilarious. It ended a lot sooner than it should have.
It still is one of the best shows. I'm still watching an episode every night through the blessing of streaming. A good laugh before sleeping is great medicine. Thank you, Granny!!
It made me very happy to know that her Beverly Hillbillies cast mates went to her side before she passed to spend time with her. They always seemed like a close-knit bunch.
Buddy Ebsen reportedly hated the role, same with Max Baer---- On Gilligan's island, Natalie Shaffer, Tina Louise, and Jim Bacchus? hated their roles--- but, that didn't stop them from making cameo appearances years later------
@@thomasfoss9963 I think they hate only being remembered for it and that typecast thing....I also think they didn't quite know what a popular TV series would do to them...Back in those days the public expected them to be those characters in real life.
@@MsLiberty101 i remember online someone said they were bored one night. they lived in same city as max baer. they looked up his landline and called him. he talked to them for 30 minutes!! just an ordinary guy making each of them feel special about themselves. betty gordon, ames, iowa fan 2.4.23
I was a kid growing up in the 60's and it was the best time for television. My whole family loved the Beverly Hillbillies, especially the rambunctious Granny. Thanks for sharing what their lives were really about!
Ray these TV + movie programs worldwide were so powerfully realistic with magical talent,it was just so real,realistic and took you in to another realm,
Rest in peace "Granny" Irene Ryan.... You were one of the finest character actors ever... The memory of you will last forever.... Thank goodness We have all of these films to help remind us of your unique classic ability to hold an audience spellbound with your charm, humor and wit... You are loved.... Doc....
I always got a kick out of fiesty granny. Loved her character. The Beverly Hillbillies, panned by the professional critics, a show so horrible the people insisted it last for nine seasons. LOVE IT
Critics are narrow minded, myopic and pretentious people that think that they are better and smarter and have better taste than most folks. But we prove them wrong over and over.😉😄
That was so amazing to watch her evolve into Granny. Her face her voice, everything. I'm not old enough to remember her before that show, so it was great to see her history. Thank you very much for making this video. It was very informative and heartwarming too.
Irene Ryan was not just an accomplished television & movie actress. But, a trained theatrical actress & singer as well. She left “The Beverly Hillbillies” when she was offered the role of “Berta” in the brand new Broadway musical “Pippin”, costarring Ben Vereen, John Rubenstein & Jill Claiborne. She remained with this show until a couple weeks before passing away. She received nightly standing ovations for her solo performance “In Just No Time At All”. Irene Ryan was simply amazing & wonderful throughout her career. And, she was dearly loved by millions, including myself!
The Beverly Hillbillies were ended in what has been termed "The Purge." CBS decided in 1971 that they should focus on more "urban-themed" shows, so they cancelled Hillbillies, Green Acres and Hee Haw all in one fell swoop. Hee Haw was a Top 20 show at the time, and Green Acres and Hillbillies were both still pulling decent ratings and would not have been cancelled otherwise. In fact, before that season had wrapped, the cast of Hillbillies had all gotten word that they would be renewed for the 1971-1972 season. Pat Buttram, "Mr Haney" from Green Acres, had a great quote: "They killed everything with a tree in it."
I grew up watching The Beverly Hillbillies. Irene's "Granny" has always been one of my favorite characters. Being from Kentucky I appreciate the hillbilly humor. Thank you so much for this detailed history of Irene.
Same here. We butchered hogs, plucked chickens, and raised a garden. We felt like the beverly hillbillies the first time we went to a fancy city restaurant and ate pizza for the first time....at a Pizza Hut.
@@Richard-vq7ud we didn't butcher hogs (but my mom's family were butchers and tavern keepers) the rest sounds familiar. I won' tell you how we would often kill chickens (it's kind of funny but most people would be mortified now.) 🤷♂
@@kalevala29 yes, those were great times and memories. Im so proud of my Great Grandmothers dining table. At that time after she died, the family thought it was junk so they had it in the yard and rain and used it to butcher hogs! My grandma loved it and saved it and now it is mine. I feel so lucky!
Can't imagine anyone else playing Granny's character. I personally think that she had the best role on the show and was a hoot to watch. Thanks for the putting together these videos and look forward to the next one.
the creator of the Beverly Hillbilies Paul Henning had originally planned to cast Bea Benadaret as Granny. However, when Irene Ryan auditioned for the role Bea Benaderet told Mr. Henning-you just found your Granny!! (Bea went on to portray "Cousin Pearl")
Irene did appear on other television shows . She appeared in an episode of THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW in February of 1964. She also appeared on PASSWORD for a week of shows airing in October of 1966 and another week of shows in June of 1967.
Granny was my fave from the cast. How rare was it to have an older hilarious cantankerous woman like that running around who wasn't a side character or just someone who made quips. Her energy is amazing.
Irene’s was the first celebrity death that actually made me cry. I was only 9, but thought (and still do) The Beverly Hillbillies was the most unique and smart tv shows ever. Later I learned that we share a birthday! (A couple of years apart.) She is a bona fide legend. ❤️
What a great story. She and the whole Clampett family was such a fun part of my youth, and I continued to watch it in syndication for years. Your presentation brought back such wonderful memories. Who can ever forget the “ceement pond”? What great laughs!
At six years old this was my favorite TV show when it first aired mainly because of her. I can’t explain why but she and her character made me so happy as a little kid. Thanks for this wonderful tribute to her.
As a kid growing up in the 60's, The Beverly Hillbillies was one of my favorite shows--I loved it. And as great as Buddy, Donna, Max, Nancy and Raymond all were, Irene Ryan as Granny truly made that show a hit. She was amazing; a gifted actress and remarkable human being.
Nice video. I appreciate learning about Irene's career. When I want to feel nostalgic, Beverly Hill Billies is one of my go to shows. Granny certainly was a hoot. The shows chemistry certainly would have never been as good without Irene, who owned that character.
Boy what a massive talent 🎭 It seems she just got better & better as she got older. I’m so happy she finally found such eternal success. Everybody knows “Granny!” 😊
In 1963, Irene Ryan came to Sacramento (along with Max Baer) to perform at a charity fundraiser. She did a comic "granny skit" in her granny costume, followed by a very tasteful caberet act is a blue sequined outfit. I was struck by her level of professionalism and how very attractive she was. Always kind and polite to her audience.
I recall as a kid during the summers I would spend at my grandparents helping them around the house, the shop, the garden, and so on. At night I sat beside my grandmother shelling peas while watching The Beverly Hillbillies - and that combination was the best of times! We'd also watch Sanford and Son, Rockford Files, Petticoat Junction, Lost in Space - all the awesome programming of that time. THANK YOU for doing this one! I even have more respect for Irene Ryan than ever before.
My youngest daughter actually competed for the Irene Ryan scholarship about 25 years ago. The "Beverly Hillbillies" was a show that was never missed at our house for its entire run. Elly May gave me my first "stirrings" as a young boy as she sat by the cement pond. It was good to see Granny's story told.
i was a young child when the beverley hillbillies was first screened. here in australia irene was incredibly popular. we couldn't get enough of her on that show and all generations here loved her.
It's impossible to believe "The Beverly Hillbillies" would have been such a massive hit without Irene. She lit up every scene. My wife bought several DVDs of the show and I've often played episodes through my streaming Roku service. Nothing puts me in a good mood as quickly as this program does. I was born in '56 so "The Beverly Hillbillies" was something I grew up with and never missed. Thanks for making this mini doc on Irene's life and career. She seemed to transition successfully as she grew older, which is something most women in Hollywood often couldn't do. It's too bad most people today have little idea of her roots and depth of talent. She's one of a kind.
I always remember the episode where Jethro was chasing "kitty cat" playmates like girls from a nightclub Mr. Drysdale used to go to and Granny (Irene Ryan) got so angry she said: "I'm going to smoke his haunches so he can sit in the tub and warm his own bath water" LOL!!
Thank You for the history of Irene Ryan. I watched The Beverly Hillbillies in the mid to late sixties. Now that is a classy lady. She gave back to help others. That is a good person. Another person that we were fortunate to have in our lives. Thank You Irene for your contribution to the arts.
I'm not even a Beverly Hillbillies fan and I'm blown away by this documentary. The level of research you have done rivals professionally produced documentaries! Incredible job!!!
I've seen it off and on over the years but I wasn't a fan either. I think we all know the intro song, plot and characters to some extent but I always assumed Granny was older than 60. She definitely made a good point about the amount of hours working would be hard for an elderly woman. I love the story about her audition. That's a natural actress. I never knew her name in real life but I'm very happy that this came up on my feed for whatever reason. It was a great documentary and tribute to a brilliant actress and I may just start from episode 1 and enjoy😀
She was some great actress, and no mistake! What a spitfire! She was a huge personality in a small package, and a real stand-out. You just couldn't stop watching her. Thanks for putting together this great video!
Fond memories of being a kid in the 70s and watching the Beverly Hillbillies. Granny was the character that could always get me to giggle. God rest her soul.
Irene Ryan was Granny and help make the Beverly Hillbillies the wonderful show that it was. I can still remember the first show. Good clean fun without nudity, profanity, anti-christian or anti-American innuendos. Thanks for the documentary, nicely done.
you stated this well: NO nudity, profanity, anti-christia or anti-american innuendos. too bad other stations have sold out and that's all there is on tv now! bettyg, iowa
Thank you so much for making this video. Irene, more specifically her character, Granny, was in my childhood for many years. Seeing and hearing about her life story was really nice. I had a tear when I heard she had a brain tumor. My soulmate suffered the same fate. Irene Ryan was a wonderful soul.
Love this biography of Irene Ryan “Granny”. She was one of my favorites on Beverly Hillbillies. You did a fantastic job . I was surprised that she died so young. ♥️
Irene was perfect for the role. her youth and energy really made her character come alive. the critics didn't know what they were taking about. the show was and still is a situation comedy like many other comedy shows on TV. it was funny and made people laugh. what more did they expect?
It wasn’t the critics, it was the network! They purged all their “rural focused” shows, even though they still had great ratings. They killed Hillbillies, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, Mayberry RFD, and Hee Haw, (although Hee Haw went on many more years in syndication).
That was a fantastic mini documentary. I grew up with the Beverly Hillbillies as a child , and I imagine that there was not a person alive at that time who didn't adore That Feisty old Atom Bomb Granny. Irene came from an era of performers with Heart, Charisma, and uncanny comedic timing. Sadly traits lost in today's field of Overnight media sensations, and mediocre social media wonders.
Granny was my mother’s favorite character in the Beverly Hillbillies. Mine was a tie between Granny and Ellie May with her love for animals. ❤️🙏🏻 This video was very well done. I appreciate Irene Ryan even more now. Thanks for all your hard work. 🌹
My mother was originally from Alabama and we loved the character of Granny because she reminded us of some of the old ladies in our family there, especially one particular great aunt. This was the great aunt who once fired off a shot gun to stop a fight at a family reunion and accidentally shot out a neighbor's window.
Exactly what Granny would have done, too! She would have broken one of Mrs. Drysdale's windows, scared Claude, the Drysdale's poodle and sent the poor traumatized dog back to his psychiatrist.
This was so well done. I congratulate you! I learned a lot that I’d never known about Irene Ryan. She had spunk in her acting and in her personal life. Such a cool woman! Greetings from Querétaro, México, where I moved to 17 months ago from my hometown of Dallas, Texas. :-)
I have very fond memories of the Beverly Hillbillies. It was one of my favorite shows growing up. And it was so cool learning about Irene Ryan's life. Thank you so much for this!
so true...it was a brilliant concept.. original gags... genius casting... for those days way back... that was their impact then...it is still felt today
Irene Ryan used to appear at bluegrass festivals in the late 1960's and early 1970's, in character with full costume as Granny. Us bluegrass lovers loved her, and considered her one of our own. I also remember, in about 2006, one or two of the musical "Darling" family from the Andy Griffith Show (actress Maggie Peterson as Charlene Darling) appearing at Merlefest in North Carolina, singing from the stage. Bluegrass people usually laugh at the stereotyped hayseed humor that goes along with bluegrass music, but the Beverly Hillbillies, Gomer Pyle, and the Andy Griffith Show actually imparted a lot of wisdom and humanity in their funny scenes.
Perfect casting. Can't imagine anyone else in any of those roles. It ain't her shoulders that's a poppin those buttons. She's ahead of me standing still. All the Paul Henning shows were hilarious and so cleverly written
Thank you fir the good job you did on our "granny", I'm almost 63 and I can tell you that all (well,most all) kids growing up when I did felt like she was part of the family. I remember when she appeared on the Mike Douglas show and how shocked I was that she was really young, it was hard for me to believe that she was an actress young as she was, now that Im aging it amazes me what a fireball she was, and, well, thank you for this tribute to her, you did a nice job and Im sure she would appteciatte it - I certainly do.
What a wonderful tribute to Irene. Thank you for this. I remember when the show came out, and how it was an instant hit. Everybody loved it, just as much as they loved Lucy. Thanks again for so much information.
I loved "Granny" from the Beverly Hillbillies! She was so GOOD in that role! I believe that Irene was a very versatile actor and I'm puzzled as to why she didn't become one of Hollywood's top female stars. Well, I'll never forget her. Thanks, Irene!
As a kid in the 60s it was all about the Beverly Hillbillies. Have all nine seasons on DVD and can't tell you how many times l've finished the last episode to go right back to season 1, disc 1 and watch em through again. Love em, will never tire of them.
I thought the ninth season stunk. The rest of the series was pretty good, but I like it better when they became color. Not just because of color, but the episodes just improved for some reason. Just my opinion.
Granny was always my favorite. I had a crush on Jethro, and wanted to look like Elly May. That was and is one of the funniest shows. Thank you for filling in all the gaps in her life. What a wonderful woman she was.
When I was an undergraduate at Incarnate Word a actress from our department was asked to audition for the Irean Ryan acting program, we were honored to have that exspirence, and all the people who were asked were so deserving and talented.
A good gauge as to whether or not a show will do well is looking to the critics. If they hate it, chances are that the cast and crew are onto something good that will turn out to be a success.
I was quite impressed with the commentator/producer of this video for encouraging folks who might have a similar vocational interest to not give up. Giving encouragement to others is a rare but much needed quality in the world in which we live. Keep up the good work.
It was lovely that he shared his progress, which came from persisting, gaining experience, learning from mistakes, and having the humility to say, "my first try wasn't the best." People get discouraged if they aren't instantly perfect. The truth is that no one is. It's very nice to hear a real mentor step forward!
Granny printed on her gravestone she was meant for the role. The Beverly Hillbillies made her famous forever. Most people worry about being forgotten forever after they pass away but that will never happen to her. If she never would have applied for the role people would have long forgotten about her . R.I.P
She was great. No one could have played it like her. The other character that stands out for me is Max Baer Jr. playing Jethro. I heard that when he auditioned, he bumped into a lamp or something like that and said "excuse me." I believe that sealed the deal for him, too. I thought the first three seasons were the funniest for sure.
I grew up on The Beverly Hillbillies I'm 67 today so I was probably 8 9 years old but I love that show all my brothers and my sister we used to watch that show Faithfully you brought back great memories good job
Irene was the Funniest one of the whole cast. NOT saying the others in the cast weren't, she just Stood out. The Beverly Hillbillies will Always be Remembered. It was HILARIOUS.🤣🤣
I watched the Beverly hillbillies growing up And have started watching them again at 70 yrs young. They were all great together. But granny as always been my fav. What an actor and comedian. She still makes me laugh. Irene you will live on forever. Thank you for sharing your gift as a endearing lovable actress. One of the best!!!
This was great. We watched The Beverly Hillbillies consistently and Irene was the perfect Granny: tiny, scrappy and tougher than anyone else. I'm glad you showed her early career because I was so used to her as Granny, I couldn't imagine her as a young woman. At first I thought she was like Gracie Allen, but maybe Gracie modeled herself after Irene. Anyway this was an excellent review of her career. Thanks for posting it.
Granny firing off that double barreled shotgun and the victim running through the gates of granny's driveway grabbing their derriere. So funny to watch as a kid.
Well done! Thanks for doing this. I'm a child of the '60's and I loved the Beverly Hillbillies and Irene! She was just terrific and I remember her fondly.
I met Irene Ryan at a performance of "Paint Your Wagon" with Buddy Ebsen as Ben Rumson in 1964. She was in the audience, and my host had directed Ebsen in earlier musicals. She was wearing a mink stole and looked very glamorous. Remarkable actor. I also remember the episode when hippies come to the Clampett estate. Granny is "smoking crawdads", which is, of course, misunderstood by the hippies. They ask her how to smoke crawdads- "First, you get a little pot" "oooohhh!" They all exclaim.
So glad I clicked...BH was a staple at my house sixty years ago, and still today. Although I'm a "old movie buff" I never knew anything about Irene Ryan. This was so interesting and very well put together. Narration is spot on. Loved it! Subscribed because I'm curious for more of your work. The Hennings were from SW Missouri and we loved how he wove "Silver Dollar City" (Branson U.S.A) into the storyline of "Beverly Hillbillies" A tourist attraction that grew up from folks waiting in line to go down into "Marvel Cave" A frequent stop for my family, in the summer. Shad Heller was the original blacksmith at SDC and appeared in a few episodes. As a young animal lover...my favorite was "Elly May" who I was fortunate enough to meet several times...at the Ozark Extravaganza where she appeared each year in the eighties and nineties. The cast is what made the show! Thank you!
In my days of working in Australian television I was a film cutter and I must have handled every episode of The Beverly Hillbillies in the early 1970's. The series was on real 35mm and 16mm black & white film. A pleasure to handle real film. I could never replace that experience.
This is awesome! I was actually nominated for the Irene Ryan's at KCACTF back in college. I got giddy hearing about how the award came from her life's work! How Beautiful!! I also didn't know she was in Pippin!
Grew up in the 70s on those reruns. Was my favorite of all the syndicated shows that were on. Dick Van Dyke being another favorite. Absolutely loved her portrayal and Buddy Ebsen as Jed. Some great lines written and delivered in that series.
No one but Irene Ryan could have brought granny to life. It was a role made just for her. She portrayed so many roles during her life but will alway be remembered as granny.
Although I was born in 1970 we always watched the Beverly Hillbillies. My mom always calls my 30 year old daughter Ellie May Clampett for her love of animals. Granny was something special!!
One of the reasons "The Beverley Hillbillies" remains hilarious today is the integrity that both Irene Ryan and Buddy Ebsen, true professionals, brought to their parts. As an aside, Irene Ryan also spent a few years as one of Jack Carson's foils on his radio show.
She always reminded me of my grandma in Southern Missouri. Trust me if you were to see my grandma and meet her you'd know exactly what I'm saying and I miss and love her so much just like I do Irene... part of my childhood❤️🔥
@@shelbypayne59 ABSOLUTELY! you just brought a memory back too ...SDC. I'm looking at a framed pic taken there rn of my family in those western looking clothes...the vintage photography. Boy I wish we could go back!
I had 2 Appalachian grandmas and Granny’s character really seemed authentic. My grandmas were different as night and day, one ran a beer joint and the other was a hardcore Pentecostal, somehow Granny’s character seemed to cover aspects from both personalities.
I must thank you for putting this together n sharing... I thoroughly enjoyed the walk down memory lane of such an epic n iconic actress as she. ❤ She was such a distinctive actress with a heck of an unusual voice...not to be forgotten. The Beverly Hillbillies reruns are just timeless, n never seem to get old. ✌
I grew up on these kinds of shows, Beverly Hillbillys, Andy Griffith, etc. I wish T.V. was still only showing these wholesome family shows instead of the toxic brain cancer it's filled with today.
Thank you for this great video! Grew up watching her on the Beverly Hillbillies and always wondered what her story was. Also thank you for the encouraging words!
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Hope everyone enjoyed this video. I did start on another Batman 66 cast member, but their early life was so tragic that I had to stop and change things up. I will go back and finish that video, but it will require a trigger warning or something. Take Care :)
You just gave me hope at the very ending as I've been thinking about starting a channel on what I do for a living as I have nearly 30 years of experience and I know my knowledge can help people but I'm so scared and I don't know what I'm doing. Yet you gave me hope and I thank you so much❤️🔥🤝❤️🔥
Thanks for highlighting the wonderful story of Irene, she was an American Treasure!
@@conservativehippie9736 Don't do it. You don't have the chops. No one needs your "experienced" whatever it is you THINK you have. Have you got a degree? Have you been proven with knowledge? No? Then go back and crochet or knit something. Bake a cake. Weave a basket, cuz ain't nobody want anything that you got. Wanna know why? OBVIOUSLY NO ONE LIKES YOU!
I never seen Irene Ryan SO YOUNG! Just as smart and witty as ever! I grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina and I always wanted her to be my granny!
Hey Hippie :) One of my mottos is "Don't Be Scared"
The reason I use that so much, is basically to reinforce it in my mind, because I have always been shy, insecure and scared to try new things. It has been a life long battle for me.
As for UA-cam, well you Need to Do It!
Baby Steps
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The hardest part is the hatful comments. I have had a 1000 of them on this channel.
Heck I had 100 people telling me I am ugly and that I need to shave that crap on my chin, just from my Agnes Moorehead video, where I vlog part of it.
Just block them fast, do not read the comment twice. Boom Gone
There is a saying for dealing with hate.
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Now create a channel, make a video and they will improve over time. Go Go Go! 😁👍
No one could have done granny as good as Irene Ryan rest in peace
Cloris Leachman came close in the ‘93 movie
Granny made the show outstanding. She was a true gem.
I heard the critics hated the show but all had a soft spot for the granny character
She had such a cute pixie face
She developed that distinctive granny voice back in the 1930's !
She
Granny and Grampa Mc Coy What a great couple they would be.
The whole cast of Beverly Hillbillies was iconic. I don't think anyone else could have pulled off all that comedy as flawlessly as they did.
I agree! Perfectly cast :)
Agree. But Irene Ryan as Granny was the best cast character in the history of TV.
A Hollywood executive once said, "Three things make a film successful: casting, casting & casting."
@@hifrommike2120 Kind of like real-estate: location, location, location.
@@thebiggianthead8364 Don Knots as Barney Fife was probably the best.
I grew up with the Beverly Hillbillies. A fun show that is still enjoyable to watch today. Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since Irene passed. A wonderful talent!
She was a gift to television ♥️
From God!
She was a gem. I never got tired of her character.
I only knew her through GRANNY. When she was younger she was a little HOTTIE. Very pretty lady.
I STILL 2 THIS DAY I LOVE THE HILLBILLLIES!!!!
I believe Irene was the one who made that show. Btw, there's a "Beverly Hillbillies"channel on Pluto in the Classic TV block.
You got that right!!
@@catlover788 jjjp
Personally, I think she was the best comedic actress of her era. She was utterly immersed into her role. She was simply incredible.
Probably not enough said ever
I am 64 years old and The Beverly Hillbilly's and The Andy Griffith Show are hands down my two all-time favorite shows. This brought a tear to my eye. Both happy and sad. Thank you.
Same, 65 here.
Same 60
I same age, n my favorite shows n gun smoke, ha ha! Watched it w my nana
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68 yrs old I loved Daisy Mae and as a child in a school May I played Granny for my class project. I still watch the hillbilly's on retro tv I also loved flats and Scruggs theme song. I'm prefer those old shows petty coat junction Andy griffin Gomer Mr Ed and leave it to beaver they were the best
I always loved The Beverly Hillbillies. The cast worked so well together.
The Beverly Hillbillies was one of the best shows ever! No matter how many times you’ve seen it, it’s always hilarious. It ended a lot sooner than it should have.
Those brogain boots she wore, how could she walk, they looked so heavy.
I. REALLY. NEVER. GOT. TO. WATCH. IT. DO. TO. WORK. ETC. SO. HOPE. TO. C. RERUNS. SOON. !!!
The show was still #1 when they canceled it. They thought the audience was too old, and wanted to attract younger viewers. Go figure.
It still is one of the best shows. I'm still watching an episode every night through the blessing of streaming. A good laugh before sleeping is great medicine. Thank you, Granny!!
Who could forget Granny. She truly made the show. Couldn't imagine anyone else playing the part. Still my favorite character.
In my opinion, the absolute #1 TV character of all time. Second to none.
It made me very happy to know that her Beverly Hillbillies cast mates went to her side before she passed to spend time with her. They always seemed like a close-knit bunch.
That part got me, too! Gilligan's Island cast did that also. Wonder which other TV shows did that...
Buddy Ebsen reportedly hated the role, same with Max Baer---- On Gilligan's island, Natalie Shaffer, Tina Louise, and Jim Bacchus? hated their roles--- but, that didn't stop them from making cameo appearances years later------
@@thomasfoss9963 I think they hate only being remembered for it and that typecast thing....I also think they didn't quite know what a popular TV series would do to them...Back in those days the public expected them to be those characters in real life.
@@MsLiberty101 i remember online someone said they were bored one night. they lived in same city as max baer. they looked up his landline and called him. he talked to them for 30 minutes!! just an ordinary guy making each of them feel special about themselves.
betty gordon, ames, iowa fan 2.4.23
Irene Ryan was awesome! 💗
I was a kid growing up in the 60's and it was the best time for television. My whole family loved the Beverly Hillbillies, especially the rambunctious Granny. Thanks for sharing what their lives were really about!
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The theme song 🎵 was/is memorable, just like Gilligan's Island 🏝.
@@dianetheisen8664 Yep. I still song both of them.
I grew up then, too. It was the best time for television. I still love The Beverly Hillbillies.
Ray these TV + movie programs worldwide were so powerfully realistic with magical talent,it was just so real,realistic and took you in to another realm,
Rest in peace "Granny" Irene Ryan.... You were one of the finest character actors ever... The memory of you will last forever.... Thank goodness We have all of these films to help remind us of your unique classic ability to hold an audience spellbound with your charm, humor and wit... You are loved.... Doc....
Without a doubt Irene was the perfect "Granny"👍👍... She was adorable as a young lady and adorable as a grandma!
To Irene, may you RIP..
I always got a kick out of fiesty granny. Loved her character.
The Beverly Hillbillies, panned by the professional critics, a show so horrible the people insisted it last for nine seasons. LOVE IT
Critics are just dumbasses when it comes to fantastic TV shows and movies.
Hated by everyone except ordinary people.
Critics are narrow minded, myopic and pretentious people that think that they are better and smarter and have better taste than most folks. But we prove them wrong over and over.😉😄
That was so amazing to watch her evolve into Granny. Her face her voice, everything. I'm not old enough to remember her before that show, so it was great to see her history. Thank you very much for making this video. It was very informative and heartwarming too.
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I always wondered what she looked like when she was younger.... This was a great video
Irene Ryan was not just an accomplished television & movie actress. But, a trained theatrical actress & singer as well. She left “The Beverly Hillbillies” when she was offered the role of “Berta” in the brand new Broadway musical “Pippin”, costarring Ben Vereen, John Rubenstein & Jill Claiborne. She remained with this show until a couple weeks before passing away. She received nightly standing ovations for her solo performance “In Just No Time At All”.
Irene Ryan was simply amazing & wonderful throughout her career. And, she was dearly loved by millions, including myself!
Thank you for giving her more rounded out credit besides "Granny".
Ben verreen was great on zubily zoo
Granny did NOT quit Beverly Hillbillies. When the show ended she then got a part in Pippin
The Beverly Hillbillies were ended in what has been termed "The Purge." CBS decided in 1971 that they should focus on more "urban-themed" shows, so they cancelled Hillbillies, Green Acres and Hee Haw all in one fell swoop. Hee Haw was a Top 20 show at the time, and Green Acres and Hillbillies were both still pulling decent ratings and would not have been cancelled otherwise. In fact, before that season had wrapped, the cast of Hillbillies had all gotten word that they would be renewed for the 1971-1972 season. Pat Buttram, "Mr Haney" from Green Acres, had a great quote: "They killed everything with a tree in it."
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Nice job of refuting & clarifying this.
Irene was even adorable when she was young. You can hear "the Granny voice" developing.
I grew up watching The Beverly Hillbillies. Irene's "Granny" has always been one of my favorite characters. Being from Kentucky I appreciate the hillbilly humor. Thank you so much for this detailed history of Irene.
Thanks for sharing!!
Same here. We butchered hogs, plucked chickens, and raised a garden. We felt like the beverly hillbillies the first time we went to a fancy city restaurant and ate pizza for the first time....at a Pizza Hut.
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@@Richard-vq7ud we didn't butcher hogs (but my mom's family were butchers and tavern keepers) the rest sounds familiar. I won' tell you how we would often kill chickens (it's kind of funny but most people would be mortified now.) 🤷♂
@@kalevala29 yes, those were great times and memories. Im so proud of my Great Grandmothers dining table. At that time after she died, the family thought it was junk so they had it in the yard and rain and used it to butcher hogs! My grandma loved it and saved it and now it is mine. I feel so lucky!
Can't imagine anyone else playing Granny's character. I personally think that she had the best role on the show and was a hoot to watch. Thanks for the putting together these videos and look forward to the next one.
the creator of the Beverly Hillbilies Paul Henning had originally planned to cast Bea Benadaret as Granny. However, when Irene Ryan auditioned for the role Bea Benaderet told Mr. Henning-you just found your Granny!! (Bea went on to portray "Cousin Pearl")
Irene did appear on other television shows . She appeared in an episode of THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW in February of 1964. She also appeared on PASSWORD for a week of shows airing in October of 1966 and another week of shows in June of 1967.
GRANNY FOR PRESIDENT !!!! ❤️💜
@@bufnyfan1 Bea was "too buxom" to play Granny, according to the executives. She was shorter than I thought she was, playing next to Gracie Allen.
They actually did a beverly hillbillies years after the series ended. All knew cast and if ya ask me they should have used it to mop the studio with.
How humble and giving she was, God bless her.
Irene was a national treasure. Her ability to transform herself into that character is testament to her flexibility as an actress.
Granny was my fave from the cast. How rare was it to have an older hilarious cantankerous woman like that running around who wasn't a side character or just someone who made quips. Her energy is amazing.
Irene’s was the first celebrity death that actually made me cry. I was only 9, but thought (and still do) The Beverly Hillbillies was the most unique and smart tv shows ever.
Later I learned that we share a birthday! (A couple of years apart.)
She is a bona fide legend. ❤️
Me Too.
What a great story. She and the whole Clampett family was such a fun part of my youth, and I continued to watch it in syndication for years. Your presentation brought back such wonderful memories. Who can ever forget the “ceement pond”? What great laughs!
I still call inground pools, cement ponds 🤣🤣
@@CoolClassics haha, and I still call billiards tables "fancy eatin' tables"
i use " ceement pond and indoor plumbin' " in my daily spoken dialogue :D
At six years old this was my favorite TV show when it first aired mainly because of her. I can’t explain why but she and her character made me so happy as a little kid. Thanks for this wonderful tribute to her.
I watched this show too many times as a child lol and the voice of granny and the rest of the cast is engrained in my brain! Classic indeed
I love how you can hear Granny’s voice developing in young Irene. Fascinating. Thank you for your research.
As a kid growing up in the 60's, The Beverly Hillbillies was one of my favorite shows--I loved it. And as great as Buddy, Donna, Max, Nancy and Raymond all were, Irene Ryan as Granny truly made that show a hit. She was amazing; a gifted actress and remarkable human being.
Nice video. I appreciate learning about Irene's career. When I want to feel nostalgic, Beverly Hill Billies is one of my go to shows. Granny certainly was a hoot. The shows chemistry certainly would have never been as good without Irene, who owned that character.
Boy what a massive talent 🎭 It seems she just got better & better as she got older. I’m so happy she finally found such eternal success. Everybody knows “Granny!” 😊
In 1963, Irene Ryan came to Sacramento (along with Max Baer) to perform at a charity fundraiser. She did a comic "granny skit" in her granny costume, followed by a very tasteful caberet act is a blue sequined outfit. I was struck by her level of professionalism and how very attractive she was. Always kind and polite to her audience.
You are lucky to have been there! 💜
I recall as a kid during the summers I would spend at my grandparents helping them around the house, the shop, the garden, and so on. At night I sat beside my grandmother shelling peas while watching The Beverly Hillbillies - and that combination was the best of times! We'd also watch Sanford and Son, Rockford Files, Petticoat Junction, Lost in Space - all the awesome programming of that time. THANK YOU for doing this one! I even have more respect for Irene Ryan than ever before.
My youngest daughter actually competed for the Irene Ryan scholarship about 25 years ago. The "Beverly Hillbillies" was a show that was never missed at our house for its entire run. Elly May gave me my first "stirrings" as a young boy as she sat by the cement pond. It was good to see Granny's story told.
Donna Douglas told me i weigh 168 pounds. she is a good friend.
i was a young child when the beverley hillbillies was first screened. here in australia irene was incredibly popular. we couldn't get enough of her on that show and all generations here loved her.
Yes! The Beverly Hillbillies were super popular in Australia 👍
It's impossible to believe "The Beverly Hillbillies" would have been such a massive hit without Irene. She lit up every scene.
My wife bought several DVDs of the show and I've often played episodes through my streaming Roku service. Nothing puts me in a good mood as quickly as this program does. I was born in '56 so "The Beverly Hillbillies" was something I grew up with and never missed.
Thanks for making this mini doc on Irene's life and career. She seemed to transition successfully as she grew older, which is something most women in Hollywood often couldn't do. It's too bad most people today have little idea of her roots and depth of talent. She's one of a kind.
I was born in '59. I agree with you.
I always remember the episode where Jethro was chasing "kitty cat" playmates like girls from a nightclub Mr. Drysdale used to go to and Granny (Irene Ryan) got so angry she said: "I'm going to smoke his haunches so he can sit in the tub and warm his own bath water" LOL!!
'57 here! I agree too!
A wonderful story of a wonderful woman. Loved her. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank You for the history of Irene Ryan. I watched The Beverly Hillbillies in the mid to late sixties. Now that is a classy lady. She gave back to help others. That is a good person. Another person that we were fortunate to have in our lives. Thank You Irene for your contribution to the arts.
Nobody on earth could've played granny better❤
The music of the first couple seasons and the entire cast made that show great
I'm so glad she was persistent in going after the Granny role! 🌻
I bet everyone is. ❤
Hi how are you doing?
Smart enough to tell Paul Henning that he needed someone younger than they looked since the actress will be doing 12-hour production days.
Granny was a star… lived her life making people laugh till the very end. RIP IRENE RYAN 🙏
I'm not even a Beverly Hillbillies fan and I'm blown away by this documentary. The level of research you have done rivals professionally produced documentaries! Incredible job!!!
Wow! Thank You!
I've seen it off and on over the years but I wasn't a fan either. I think we all know the intro song, plot and characters to some extent but I always assumed Granny was older than 60. She definitely made a good point about the amount of hours working would be hard for an elderly woman. I love the story about her audition. That's a natural actress. I never knew her name in real life but I'm very happy that this came up on my feed for whatever reason. It was a great documentary and tribute to a brilliant actress and I may just start from episode 1 and enjoy😀
She was some great actress, and no mistake! What a spitfire! She was a huge personality in a small package, and a real stand-out. You just couldn't stop watching her. Thanks for putting together this great video!
Fond memories of being a kid in the 70s and watching the Beverly Hillbillies. Granny was the character that could always get me to giggle.
God rest her soul.
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Irene Ryan was Granny and help make the Beverly Hillbillies the wonderful show that it was. I can still remember the first show. Good clean fun without nudity, profanity, anti-christian or anti-American innuendos. Thanks for the documentary, nicely done.
you stated this well: NO nudity, profanity, anti-christia or anti-american innuendos.
too bad other stations have sold out and that's all there is on tv now! bettyg, iowa
Thank you so much for making this video. Irene, more specifically her character, Granny, was in my childhood for many years. Seeing and hearing about her life story was really nice. I had a tear when I heard she had a brain tumor. My soulmate suffered the same fate.
Irene Ryan was a wonderful soul.
I am sorry you lost your mate - God Bless and keep you Brad Griffin.
Love this biography of Irene Ryan “Granny”. She was one of my favorites on Beverly Hillbillies. You did a fantastic job . I was surprised that she died so young. ♥️
Irene was perfect for the role. her youth and energy really made her character come alive. the critics didn't know what they were taking about. the show was and still is a situation comedy like many other comedy shows on TV. it was funny and made people laugh. what more did they expect?
It wasn’t the critics, it was the network! They purged all their “rural focused” shows, even though they still had great ratings. They killed Hillbillies, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, Mayberry RFD, and Hee Haw, (although Hee Haw went on many more years in syndication).
Irene Ryan would have been great in Li'l Abner as Granny Yokum.
@@Geezer-yf8hvThe critics used to tear apart all those shows and were proven stupid and pompous when those shows became iconic successes.
I loved watching the Beverly Hillbillies as a kid. I had no idea Irene did movies shows before the TV Series. Granny was a spitfire.
That was a fantastic mini documentary. I grew up with the Beverly Hillbillies as a child , and I imagine that there was not a person alive at that time who didn't adore That Feisty old Atom Bomb Granny. Irene came from an era of performers with Heart, Charisma, and uncanny comedic timing. Sadly traits lost in today's field of Overnight media sensations, and mediocre social media wonders.
Granny was my mother’s favorite character in the Beverly Hillbillies. Mine was a tie between Granny and Ellie May with her love for animals. ❤️🙏🏻 This video was very well done. I appreciate Irene Ryan even more now. Thanks for all your hard work. 🌹
My mother was originally from Alabama and we loved the character of Granny because she reminded us of some of the old ladies in our family there, especially one particular great aunt. This was the great aunt who once fired off a shot gun to stop a fight at a family reunion and accidentally shot out a neighbor's window.
Woah!
Exactly what Granny would have done, too! She would have broken one of Mrs. Drysdale's windows, scared Claude, the Drysdale's poodle and sent the poor traumatized dog back to his psychiatrist.
What a wonderful cast. It always amazed me they could deliver their lines with a straight face. Granny was my favorite.
This was so well done. I congratulate you! I learned a lot that I’d never known about Irene Ryan. She had spunk in her acting and in her personal life. Such a cool woman! Greetings from Querétaro, México, where I moved to 17 months ago from my hometown of Dallas, Texas. :-)
I am glad you are enjoying it down there Joseph 😁👍
I have very fond memories of the Beverly Hillbillies. It was one of my favorite shows growing up. And it was so cool learning about Irene Ryan's life. Thank you so much for this!
so true...it was a brilliant concept.. original gags... genius casting... for those days way back... that was their impact then...it is still felt today
Irene Ryan used to appear at bluegrass festivals in the late 1960's and early 1970's, in character with full costume as Granny. Us bluegrass lovers loved her, and considered her one of our own. I also remember, in about 2006, one or two of the musical "Darling" family from the Andy Griffith Show (actress Maggie Peterson as Charlene Darling) appearing at Merlefest in North Carolina, singing from the stage. Bluegrass people usually laugh at the stereotyped hayseed humor that goes along with bluegrass music, but the Beverly Hillbillies, Gomer Pyle, and the Andy Griffith Show actually imparted a lot of wisdom and humanity in their funny scenes.
Perfect casting. Can't imagine anyone else in any of those roles. It ain't her shoulders that's a poppin those buttons. She's ahead of me standing still. All the Paul Henning shows were hilarious and so cleverly written
Thank you fir the good job you did on our "granny", I'm almost 63 and I can tell you that all (well,most all) kids growing up when I did felt like she was part of the family. I remember when she appeared on the Mike Douglas show and how shocked I was that she was really young, it was hard for me to believe that she was an actress young as she was, now that Im aging it amazes me what a fireball she was, and, well, thank you for this tribute to her, you did a nice job and Im sure she would appteciatte it - I certainly do.
What a wonderful tribute to Irene. Thank you for this. I remember when the show came out, and how it was an instant hit. Everybody loved it, just as much as they loved Lucy. Thanks again for so much information.
I loved "Granny" from the Beverly Hillbillies! She was so GOOD in that role! I believe that Irene was a very versatile actor and I'm puzzled as to why she didn't become one of Hollywood's top female stars. Well, I'll never forget her. Thanks, Irene!
As a kid in the 60s it was all about the Beverly Hillbillies. Have all nine seasons on DVD and can't tell you how many times l've finished the last episode to go right back to season 1, disc 1 and watch em through again. Love em, will never tire of them.
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I thought the ninth season stunk. The rest of the series was pretty good, but I like it better when they became color. Not just because of color, but the episodes just improved for some reason. Just my opinion.
@@Dion-rz3fz pretty weak shows in miss jane's apartment
@@limelight8018 Exactly! I think they may have been running out of ideas by then.
Granny was always my favorite. I had a crush on Jethro, and wanted to look like Elly May. That was and is one of the funniest shows. Thank you for filling in all the gaps in her life. What a wonderful woman she was.
I was only one year old when she passed away. She's an awesome lady. I didn't know about her background until I watched this. Thank you. 🤗
When I was an undergraduate at Incarnate Word a actress from our department was asked to audition for the Irean Ryan acting program, we were honored to have that exspirence, and all the people who were asked were so deserving and talented.
Very Cool! Thank you for sharing that :)
A good gauge as to whether or not a show will do well is looking to the critics. If they hate it, chances are that the cast and crew are onto something good that will turn out to be a success.
I agree with this statement
@@CoolClassics Me, too. You can't always go by the critic's opinion.
I never ever take a single word from a critic seriously! They are wrong more often than not!
The critics weren't wrong it is lowbrow humor, just in this case it was hilarious.
This is such a great tribute to Irene. Thank you for doing this!
I loved it. I almost cried at how you ended this video. Thank you for the pep talk. It means a lot.
I was quite impressed with the commentator/producer of this video for encouraging folks who might have a similar vocational interest to not give up. Giving encouragement to others is a rare but much needed quality in the world in which we live. Keep up the good work.
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It was lovely that he shared his progress, which came from persisting, gaining experience, learning from mistakes, and having the humility to say, "my first try wasn't the best." People get discouraged if they aren't instantly perfect. The truth is that no one is. It's very nice to hear a real mentor step forward!
Granny printed on her gravestone she was meant for the role. The Beverly Hillbillies made her famous forever. Most people worry about being forgotten forever after they pass away but that will never happen to her. If she never would have applied for the role people would have long forgotten about her . R.I.P
She was great. No one could have played it like her. The other character that stands out for me is Max Baer Jr. playing Jethro. I heard that when he auditioned, he bumped into a lamp or something like that and said "excuse me." I believe that sealed the deal for him, too. I thought the first three seasons were the funniest for sure.
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Paul Henning liked him because, even though he was a big man and physically imposing, Max Baer had a big goofy smile.
Hominy grits and buzzard eggs.
I think the show aged well with Jethro doing crazy things and characters like Honest John. I like the later seasons a lot too!
It was strange to hear Grannie's unmistakable voice coming out of a much younger woman 😊
Her character wasn’t much younger. Maybe in her 70’s tops. 70-something was extremely old and a tough cookie for a hillbilly woman back then.
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You completely missed their point.
It was strange to them to watch film of a muc younger Irene and hear her "granny" voice.
@@MrJohnnyDistortion okay, to keep it fair, she was about 60 when the show first came out and about 68 when it ended. She was 70 when she died,
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Your point?
@@MrJohnnyDistortion OMFG, just forget it!
I really enjoy ‘Cool Classics.’ I am 67 and have watched most of these shows. You do a wonderful job showcasing each actor.
Wow, thank you!
I grew up on The Beverly Hillbillies I'm 67 today so I was probably 8 9 years old but I love that show all my brothers and my sister we used to watch that show Faithfully you brought back great memories good job
Irene was the Funniest one of the whole cast. NOT saying the others in the cast weren't, she just Stood out. The Beverly Hillbillies will Always be Remembered. It was HILARIOUS.🤣🤣
Hilarious show. I remember when she used Ellies terribly made lady fingers as projectiles to shoot the actor playing US Grant off his horse
@@georgemartin1436 Jeff Davis was Granny's president, , she was still fighting the war between the states.
Jed clamped,
Clampets,
I watched the Beverly hillbillies growing up
And have started watching them again at 70 yrs young. They were all great together. But granny as always been my fav. What an actor and comedian. She still makes me laugh. Irene you will live on forever. Thank you for sharing your gift as a endearing lovable actress. One of the best!!!
You did a great job on this version. I loved that Granny role! It was great to see her in her younger days. It was a beautiful tribute. Thanks. 😍
This was great. We watched The Beverly Hillbillies consistently and Irene was the perfect Granny: tiny, scrappy and tougher than anyone else. I'm glad you showed her early career because I was so used to her as Granny, I couldn't imagine her as a young woman. At first I thought she was like Gracie Allen, but maybe Gracie modeled herself after Irene. Anyway this was an excellent review of her career. Thanks for posting it.
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Granny firing off that double barreled shotgun and the victim running through the gates of granny's driveway grabbing their derriere. So funny to watch as a kid.
Well done! Thanks for doing this. I'm a child of the '60's and I loved the Beverly Hillbillies and Irene! She was just terrific and I remember her fondly.
I met Irene Ryan at a performance of "Paint Your Wagon" with Buddy Ebsen as Ben Rumson in 1964. She was in the audience, and my host had directed Ebsen in earlier musicals. She was wearing a mink stole and looked very glamorous. Remarkable actor. I also remember the episode when hippies come to the Clampett estate. Granny is "smoking crawdads", which is, of course, misunderstood by the hippies. They ask her how to smoke crawdads- "First, you get a little pot" "oooohhh!" They all exclaim.
So glad I clicked...BH was a staple at my house sixty years ago, and still today. Although I'm a "old movie buff" I never knew anything about Irene Ryan. This was so interesting and very well put together. Narration is spot on. Loved it! Subscribed because I'm curious for more of your work. The Hennings were from SW Missouri and we loved how he wove "Silver Dollar City" (Branson U.S.A) into the storyline of "Beverly Hillbillies" A tourist attraction that grew up from folks waiting in line to go down into "Marvel Cave" A frequent stop for my family, in the summer. Shad Heller was the original blacksmith at SDC and appeared in a few episodes.
As a young animal lover...my favorite was "Elly May" who I was fortunate enough to meet several times...at the Ozark Extravaganza where she appeared each year in the eighties and nineties. The cast is what made the show! Thank you!
What a wonderful woman! She's continued the uplifting and education of woman 50 years later. She lives on!
Irene Ryan was just the best female comic actress of the TV sitcom 1960's. America loved her, and there will never be another one like her!
In my days of working in Australian television I was a film cutter and I must have handled every episode of The Beverly Hillbillies in the early 1970's. The series was on real 35mm and 16mm black & white film. A pleasure to handle real film. I could never replace that experience.
This is awesome! I was actually nominated for the Irene Ryan's at KCACTF back in college. I got giddy hearing about how the award came from her life's work! How Beautiful!! I also didn't know she was in Pippin!
Oh wow! Very Cool! Too bad you didn't win it .
Hope you are doing well :)
That's pretty awesome!!!
It's wonderful to hear about Ms. Ryan's background and acting credits. She was so much more than "Granny". 👍
Grew up in the 70s on those reruns. Was my favorite of all the syndicated shows that were on. Dick Van Dyke being another favorite. Absolutely loved her portrayal and Buddy Ebsen as Jed. Some great lines written and delivered in that series.
Absolutley!
Like, "How many bowls 🥣 of cereal have you had"? Jethro: "One 1️⃣, I filled it 3️⃣ times ⏲, but only had the 1️⃣ bowl 🥣 ".
No one but Irene Ryan could have brought granny to life. It was a role made just for her. She portrayed so many roles during her life but will alway be remembered as granny.
Although I was born in 1970 we always watched the Beverly Hillbillies. My mom always calls my 30 year old daughter Ellie May Clampett for her love of animals. Granny was something special!!
Most enjoyable, we all loved Irene,,,Thanks for posting this❣
One of the reasons "The Beverley Hillbillies" remains hilarious today is the integrity that both Irene Ryan and Buddy Ebsen, true professionals, brought to their parts.
As an aside, Irene Ryan also spent a few years as one of Jack Carson's foils on his radio show.
She always reminded me of my grandma in Southern Missouri. Trust me if you were to see my grandma and meet her you'd know exactly what I'm saying and I miss and love her so much just like I do Irene... part of my childhood❤️🔥
We all have a older female "character" in the family
I also had a Grandma from the Ozarks just like Granny and I am sure your Grandma as well...all classic...just like Silver Dollar City.
@@shelbypayne59 ABSOLUTELY! you just brought a memory back too
...SDC. I'm looking at a framed pic taken there rn of my family in those western looking clothes...the vintage photography. Boy I wish we could go back!
I wonder if SDC is still there???
I had 2 Appalachian grandmas and Granny’s character really seemed authentic. My grandmas were different as night and day, one ran a beer joint and the other was a hardcore Pentecostal, somehow Granny’s character seemed to cover aspects from both personalities.
I must thank you for putting this together n sharing... I thoroughly enjoyed the walk down memory lane of such an epic n iconic actress as she. ❤ She was such a distinctive actress with a heck of an unusual voice...not to be forgotten. The Beverly Hillbillies reruns are just timeless, n never seem to get old.
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I looked forward to this show every week. Granny was wonderful.
Thank you so much for this one..I loved it as a kid & still love it today some 50 years later..🥰
I loved Irene in Beverly Hillbillies. So cool to see her younger. She had a really good career I wasn't aware of, thank you for this.
I grew up on these kinds of shows, Beverly Hillbillys, Andy Griffith, etc. I wish T.V. was still only showing these wholesome family shows instead of the toxic brain cancer it's filled with today.
I totally agree. To much potty humor and F words these days. Long Live Granny!
Agreed
@@kevintrawick1278 yes, so much VIOLENCE, F bombs, and other vulgar words.
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Thanks for the story of “granny’s “ life. I grew up watching her on the Beverly Hillbillies laughing with my grandma. 👍🏾
Thank you for this great video! Grew up watching her on the Beverly Hillbillies and always wondered what her story was. Also thank you for the encouraging words!
absolutely delightful! we loved that show when we were kids! especially granny!