FETV (Family Entertainment Television) is adding the classic show “The Beverly Hillbillies” to its lineup on Monday, August 3rd, airing weekdays at 8:10a ET and 12:50a ET. As with all series on FETV, “The Beverly Hillbillies,” will air in its original, uncut format.
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Starring Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett, Irene Ryan as Granny, Donna Douglas as Elly May, and Max Baer Jr. as Jethro, The Beverly Hillbillies became an instant cultural phenomenon when it premiered in 1962. The series spent multiple seasons among television’s highest-rated programs and remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated sitcoms in television history.
Key Takeaways
- Buddy Ebsen’s role in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” reported led to him landing the role of Jed Clampett
- A “Granny’s Beverly Hillbillies Cookbook” was published during the show’s popularity
- The popular theme song was called “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” featuring blugrass duo Flatt and Scruggs.
- Product placement was used heavily on the show. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes made a few appearances throughout the series as a sponsor of the show.
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All 274 episodes, will air weekday mornings at 8:10a ET and weeknights at 12:50a ET on FETV. For more information on FETV’s programming schedule, visit https://fetv.tv/.
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