Best Episode
While opinions differ, Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood is deemed the most popular episode of the Beverly Hillbillies. It directly added fans and was featured in TV Guide. That’s a huge accomplishment, and it couldn’t have happened without the actresses.
Hillbilly Barbie
Elly May was Jed’s daughter, but despite her beauty, she liked playing with critters instead of doing her nails. Mattel decided to make her into a Barbie doll. Though Donna Douglas was flattered, she sued the company for not getting consent to produce it first.