R.I.P. Donna Douglas

[Larry Storch]

Donna Douglas who starred as Elly May of The Beverly Hillbillies dies at 82

"Chosen from more than 500 other actresses, Douglas said she felt at ease playing the role because, like her character, she grew up a poor Southern tomboy. Her childhood in Pride, Louisiana, came in handy when she was asked during her audition to milk a goat.

"I had milked cows before," she recalled in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press. "I figured they were equipped the same, so I just went on over and did it." "

One of the best shows I grew up on.

 

[uncleg]

It was a family favourite.....I think it was one of the few shows we watched together.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

It's a sad day in the Bodine household.
RIP Cousin Elly Mae.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

DANG... she shore was a purdy gal :angel:

i never realized she played a major feature length role with elvis presley!

 

[tadolder]

DANG... she shore was a purdy gal :angel:

especially in her bathing suit, hanging around the ceeement pond. :nod:

 

[Cock Throppled]

Donna Douglas who starred as Elly May of The Beverly Hillbillies dies at 82

"Chosen from more than 500 other actresses, Douglas said she felt at ease playing the role because, like her character, she grew up a poor Southern tomboy. Her childhood in Pride, Louisiana, came in handy when she was asked during her audition to milk a goat.

"I had milked cows before," she recalled in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press. "I figured they were equipped the same, so I just went on over and did it." "

One of the best shows I grew up on.

I would have thought you'd be more likely to be an F-Troop fan.

 

[johnsmit]

I think there are quite a few of use that grew up on Beverly hillbillies, f troop..my favorite marshian
Ed S and Lawrence W

I think we had a thread on the old shows once I'd twice
.most I find hard to watch now. They are burned in my memories

 

[Larry Storch]

I would have thought you'd be more likely to be an F-Troop fan.

Most definitely. However I remember many an hour whiled away with "critters n grits". Along with Green Acres, Mayberry RFD, Petticoat Junction, My Favourite Martian, Mr Ed, I Dream of Jeannie and Gunsmoke.

Aaaand the memories come flooding back.