By Jim Hagarty
2015
Elly Mae Clampett is gone and so are my chances of ever skinny dipping with her in the see-ment pond, something I had hoped to someday do. Thanks Donna Douglas for all the fun you helped create for so many millions of people over the years.
My family and I still watch The Beverly Hillbillies on DVD and laugh like crazy. Elly Mae, I love how you tormented your poor cousin Jethro who had a healthy respect for your “wrassling” abilities. How you managed to hang him by the heels from the front verandah of your mansion I will never know but thanks for doing it.
I loved the big oaf too but let’s face it, he was as thick as a brick.
Your Pa had his hands full trying to feminize you but all he really had to do was have you stand next to Miss Jane Hathaway and the job was done.
You aged well as have your shows which make up maybe the best sitcom ever. I hope there are lots of possums and grits to eat in Heaven and plenty of critters to befriend. Say hi to Granny and Jed.
