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A 1960s [[
The earlier seasons, in black and white, subvert the dumb hick stereotype to good comic effect by portraying the patriarch, Jed Clampett <ref> No relation to [[Bob Clampett|that other Clampett]], by the way</ref> (played in a typically low-key performance by Buddy Ebsen) as being obviously a lot smarter than city-dwellers assumed, always getting the better of conmen. Milburn Drysdale (Raymond Bailey chews the scenery gleefully in most of his scenes) was actually a friend of the Clampetts, whom he genuinely liked, and did not attempt to swindle them besides his greedy persona. With the exception of Jethro, the Clampetts were never portrayed as stupid, only unfamiliar with their Beverly Hills environment.
[[The Film of the Series]] was made in 1993 to mixed reviews. It focuses on the attempt of new characters Woodrow Tyler (Rob Schneider) and Laura Jackson (Lea Thompson) to conn the Clampetts out of their money. The film was directed by [[Penelope Spheeris]], previously known for such films as ''[[Hollywood Vice Squad]]''(1986) and ''[[Wayne's World
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=== ''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]'' provides examples of: ===
* [[Acting for Two]]: Max Baer, Jr. portrayed Jethro and Jethrine in the series and Diedrich Bader portrayed them in the film.
* [[Brats
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "''Wellllll'' Doggies!", "JED! JED! JED!", "Y'all come back now, y'hear?"
* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]: Whatever happened to Cousin Pearl, Jehtro's mother.
* [[Cerebus Syndrome]]: Inverted; the pilot and first few episodes were much more serious in nature and focused on Jed finding a "Maw" for a Elly.
* [[Crossover]]: A 1968 Thanksgiving episode sent the Clampetts to Hooterville, where they mingled with the characters from ''[[
* [[Cute Bruiser]]: Elly May - and Granny.
* [[Dawson Casting]]
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** The dorky neighbor kid is E from ''[[Entourage]]''.
** Ellie May is the topless dancer from ''[[Under Siege]]''.
* [[If I Wanted You Dead...]]: After Mr. Drysdale gets a hole blown through his hat by Granny, Jed makes it clear that if Granny had actually tried to shoot ''him'', she wouldn't have missed.
* [[It Came From Beverly Hills]]
* [[Ivy League for Everyone]]
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* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: Elly Mae.
* [[Not-So-Imaginary Friend]]: One episode revolved around Granny trying to catch a "giant jackrabbit," which is actually a kangaroo that has escaped from the neighbors' place.
* [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]: Played straight with Jed Clampett in that he isn't as simple as his speech and general appearance implies. [[Subverted Trope|Also subverted]] in one episode where officials believe that Jethro must be [[Obfuscating Stupidity
* [[Rags to Riches]]
* [[Real Song Theme Tune]]: ''The Ballad of Jed Clampett'' recorded by legendary Bluegrass duo Flatt & Scruggs.
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* [[Rich Boredom]]: Jed Clampett
* [[Same Sex Triplets]]: Ellie May mentioned having fought a set of triplets in [[The Film of the Series]]. While it was not specifically stated, it's implied the three of them are males.
* [[
* [[Smarter Than You Look]]: Although he doesn't have a lot of book learnin', Jed has a lot of natural cunning and perception, and routinely outsmarts people who assume that he's dumb because of his rural upbringing.
* [[Spiritual Successor]]: ''[[Fresh Prince of Bel Air]]'' and ''[[The Nanny]]'' both followed this show's lead in moving their main characters from what is considered to be a lower class setting to a higher class one.
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* [[X-Ray Sparks]]
* [[You Look Familiar]]: Buddy Ebsen appeared in a cameo in [[The Film of the Series]] ... as {{spoiler|his OTHER TV role Barnaby Jones}}.
** Bea Benaderet went from playing Cousin Pearl to starring in ''[[
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