Granny Moses
It’s difficult to envision anyone else except Irene Ryan as Granny. The thought was given to Bea Benaderet by the producers. They thought she was too big, busty, and unattractive to play the grandmother who ate roadkill, but she didn’t seem to mind.
Granny Moses
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Made for Hillbilly Life
Many people were familiar with Buddy Ebsen from the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” in which he played a character resembling Jed Clampett. He was given the lead part in Beverly Hillbillies, as a result, a year later!
Made For Hillbilly Life
