The Beverly Hillbillies: Difference between revisions

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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 ''[[~~Waynes~~ World (Film)|Waynes World]]'' (1992). It performed decently at the box office, earning a little less than $58 million in the worldwide market. 44 of these million came from the United States market, where it was the 32nd most successful film of its year.

[[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 (Film)|Waynes World]]'' (1992). It performed decently at the box office, earning a little less than $58 million in the worldwide market. 44 of these million came from the United States market, where it was the 32nd most successful film of its year.

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* [[Gilligan Cut]]

* [[Jerkass]]: Jethro. Also Mr. and Mrs. Drysdale.

* [[Hey ~~Its~~ That Guy]]: From the 1993 film:

* [[Hey It's That Guy]]: From the 1993 film:

** The dorky neighbor kid is E from ''[[Entourage]]''.

** Ellie May is the topless dancer from ''[[Under Siege]]''.

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* [[Morally Bankrupt Banker]]

* [[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.

* [[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|obfuscating stupidity]] in an attempt to get out of been conscripted as they cannot believe that anyone could be as stupid as Jethro seems to be.

* [[Rags to Riches]]

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** Lampshaded in the movie, where the family eventually figures out that someone is at the door when they hear the chimes, but still have no idea that the doorbell ringing is ''caused'' by the person at the door.

* [[What a Piece of Junk]]: Their car.

* [[X Ray Sparks]]

* [[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 ''[[Petticoat Junction (TV)|Petticoat Junction]]'' (which often crossed over with "Hillbillies").