Buddy Ebsen dances to Ballad of Jed Clampett

[@philhatfield8905]

Jed Clampett is one of the great characters from the golden age of television, and Buddy Ebsen was truly superb in the role. I am glad that I grew up during that time.

[@ronhiel6898]

Me too.

[@josiearcuri4871]

Me 3

[@mtcarmelman632]

@@josiearcuri4871 me 4!

[@thebiggianthead8364]

This show was one of the best cast shows in TV history. Irene Ryan as granny was the best casting of any actor for any part ever.

[@muffin2u63]

The good ole days for sure. Television is just not the same.

[@toga1022]

For 2 minutes and 35 seconds I forgot what decade I was in . . . thank you . . .

[@startreksam]

I totally agree.

[@williameltringham7559]

Back when TV was worth watching.

[@spoda81]

Yes it was even if it was Black and White.

[@StevenTorrey]

Never watched the show!

[@americansfirst1095]

None of todays constant democrat race conditioning.....

[@jameshendricks2197]

@@StevenTorrey Go back to sleep then! 😴

[@sheikowi]

Right. The Fool Tube. Infantilizing.

[@carolwolfrum417]

I miss watching the Beverly Hillbilles. I would watch that show every week

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. Hello

[@Per409]

they're all here on youtube

[@audreydaleski1067]

I bought a 2 cd pack from dollar tree.

[@unhappygilmore7129]

They're on a lot of the retro channels that are now on over the air.

[@Bryantthewizz]

Who else has tears in their eyes watching this; especially at the end?

[@Crimsontraum7]

me

[@anthonywirth995]

Me

[@icyshack5946]

I agree. Such talent and true entertainment.

[@midsouthexpress]

Me

[@bravewolfnolastname9094]

I did I Loved that show.

[@veganleigh4817]

Buddy Ebsen was an absolute joy and a treasure.

[@safffff1000]

Remembed him dancing with Shirley Temple

[@johnny-becker]

He was the original Tin Man on the Wizard of Oz but collapsed due to breathing in the fine metal dust production used to coat him. Production had to continue, being put on oxygen, not waiting the six months for him to recover they fired him and used silver paint on the actor who was his hired replacement.

[@joecullings4082]

Watched the Beverly hillbillies religiously when I was little thanks for posting this treasured memory.

[@woodennickel6148]

Miss Granny? That high tone over load waiting to happen sideways at a double barrel ice cream salt shotgun pointin show? Y'all best go count yo' Baldwin sisters ag'in if'n y'all aim to keep y'alls honey buns in hair.

[@trollguy8693]

The Beverly Hillbillies and The Andy Griffith show. Can't get better than that !!

[@larryaldama1673]

👍🙏🏽🇺🇸

[@TigerKing77]

It's funny has always been two of my favorite shows. Andy Griffith is my go-to when things get unbearable in this 🌍 from Time 2Time you can always slip away and visit the town of Mayberry where everything is good. I believe that's why it's the longest-running television program in History.

[@Mr.Mister1974]

Addition of Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.

[@ironlady880]

Beverly Hillbillies were Americana, Andy Grifter was Communist, a notable disgusting person.

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

@@Mr.Mister1974 I've never seen The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. The title never appealed to me. Is it anything like the Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction or Green Acres

[@jeanc819]

When asked who he missed and when he said Granny, his facial expression changed from Jed to Buddy. He truly missed Irene Ryan.

[@Calvin-01]

So sad she passed away just a few years after the show ended. She would be amazed at how popular the show still is today

[@joeferree6817]

He almost had a tear in his eye. Wish they still made shows this great

[@Calvin-01]

@@joeferree6817 today’s tv would never air tv sitcoms this clean and wholesome without it being reruns

[@icyshack5946]

I was around 10 at the shows heights but this is the standard of pure talent against shows decades later. I remember Donna Douglas was upset at Irene Ryan's death

[@jerrytaylor4078]

Buddy could dance (really) and Irene had a beautiful voice. Two very talented actors.

[@paulrobbins3362]

Never saw anyone look as though they were having more fun playing an instrument than Roy. He always seemed sincere. God bless uncle Jed!

[@originalkingalpha5116]

...and may they both rest in peace.❤️

[@northernbettygirl]

Amen. 🙏🏼

[@mljones655]

Pickin & Grinnin!

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Roy Clark was one of a kind. He sure could pick! I think these days, Billy Strings is channeling Roy.

[@romonarussum4032]

Roy Clark was great ❤❤❤!!! He had so much joy in him when he played his instruments.😊

[@carolekohlschmidt6899]

We finally get to see the guy that sang the ballad of jed clampett. Buddy dancing ,Earle Scruggs, Roy Clark, picking. Great piece.

[@40stbotolph]

Lester Flatt sang it on the hit record, but I like Jerry Scoggins version better.

[@gregwatson8219]

Great honest moment

[@icyshack5946]

I do too

[@icyshack5946]

Although I believe he was original singer .

[@sarahshouse1890]

Yes!😀💯👍

[@armedinbama]

Good, clean, unapologetic family entertainment with heart, wisdom and morality! Our world needs more Jed Clampetts!

[@Jesus.SaVeS77]

GoDm. As a kid growing up. I liked the fact that the Beverly Hillbillies we're so Humble even After they got Very Rich/Millionaires. They still kept driv'n their Old Truck, wearing old Clothes. Jed Clampet n Granny, Ellamae n Jethro still acted like the Same ole country Fam. with same ole country ways of liv'n. But Just in a mansion in Hollywood. It's like they Didn't even Know or Care that they Struck Oil & Became Billion or Millionaires. They didn't waste their $$$ 💰💰💰, Riches on Clothes, Expensive, Flashy New Cars, Gold Jewelry, Hair, Nails, etc...They even ate the same foods tht they did wen dirt poor in the County/in the back woods. However, they cud've bought a New Car or @ least New used Cars, a SuV or Van, Better New Clothes for city, Hollywd liv'n, TCB with Banks, Biness, etc. 😀

[@kevinmcgovern5110]

+100,000,000

[@hedgeenemy1587]

are you kidding me, I haven't been so vicariously uncomfortable since charles bronson turned a guy into hamburger in a mannequin shredding machine

[@kevinmcgovern5110]

@@hedgeenemy1587 But the guy had it coming, didn’t he? I was 17 when Luca Brasi bought the farm and felt like I had been an accomplice. Then I remembered his backstory from the book and just said, “Karma’s a bitch…” (or whatever the vernacular was in 1972). Which has nothing to do with ol’ Jed of course. Except Ellie May is alive and well in my 13-year-old daughter who brings home corn snakes, baby skunks, abandoned baby birds, praying manti-you name it. And she’s never even seen the show!

[@armedinbama]

@@kevinmcgovern5110 God bless the boy who tries to sneak an unwanted kiss and has to explain that black eye to his friends! 😁👍

[@alanw505]

Buddy Ebsen was a trained dancer and danced in many Hollywood movies in the 40's & 50's.

[@EKA201-j7f]

He was fabulous! Wasn't he going to be the Tin Man in Somewhere Over the Rainbow but got allergic to the makeup?

[@minemoore697]

He even danced with a very young Shirley Temple.

[@tonytrotta9322]

Buddy Ebsen was chosen to appear in The Wizard of Oz, originally as the Scarecrow, and before filming began, his role was changed to the Tin Man. He fell seriously ill during filming due to the aluminum dust in his makeup and was forced to drop out

[@dalehood1846]

@@EKA201-j7f The Wizard of Oz. He was the original pick for the "tin man." They used, I heard, Aluminum dust for his make up. He got deathly ill and was in the hospital for quite awhile. Stay safe and GOD bless.

[@dalehood1846]

@@tonytrotta9322 sorry to step on your comment. Did not see this. Stay safe and GOD bless.

[@jackmeyhoffer5107]

I was waiting for Ellie May to say “this has been a Filmways presentation.”

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Never saw this before. This was great!

[@robertturner7147]

yes!!!! it was😃😃❤✌

[@toddwarmbrodt8087]

Check out the very 1st episode. The 1st 5 really .

[@fjccommish]

Awful!

[@40stbotolph]

For those who are asking, the plot of this 1993 TV special was a "many years later" kind of story that revolved around Mr. Drysdale embezzling Jed's money, then losing it all and going to prison. It was not part of the original series and was mainly to serve as a connecting story to an hours worth of vintage program clips. Most fans don't like the idea of Mr. Drysdale turning evil, myself included.

[@randyblackburn9765]

@barney ross bet you remember Mr Haney on Green Acres too

[@randyblackburn9765]

@barney ross 👍

[@liraloo]

My theory is that his evil wife, Margaret, put him up to it.

[@ChicagoDB]

Yes indeed…I agree…Mr. Drysdale was not a crook. I do love seeing Jed strike oil again in this clip…so fitting!

[@SlickArmor]

@@liraloo My theory was that it was Drysdale's kid.

[@doogy44]

A few years ago , I met Buddy at a small airport in Victoria , British Columbia , Canada. Recognized him. Shook his hand. I was in my number 1's ( Can. Coast Guard ) and also traveling. We chatted while we awaited flight. Buddy told me of his days on PT boats in the war and I talked about my SAR cutter I worked on . Great chat , great guy . Got his autograph on the back of my boarding pass , still have it. Hope he's dancing in heaven.

[@steelstreet3765]

Those were the days

[@raymondweaver8526]

I could easily picture this

[@zaddymaczaddi3762]

Frank Buddy Ebsen died in 2003

[@shortdog3509]

All you here about be I'm is what a great person he was.

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@zaddymaczaddi3762 Yeah really. A "few years" means different things to different people I suppose.

[@RandallGove]

This was my best friend's favorite tv show. He died in 2019 but we were friends for about 50 years. I miss you Chris.

[@taztaz728]

OMG BEST Show ever ! hollywood has forgotten how to make anything good .

[@teresagoodwin7458]

AGREE 💯 MILLION PERCENT!!

[@chainedmindsasylum]

True👌 I gave up Hollywood and I don't miss it one bit

[@taztaz728]

@@chainedmindsasylum hello , were you a child star ?

[@chainedmindsasylum]

@@taztaz728 No, I just meant that I stopped watching TV and going to movies 📺 🎥🍿

[@gmg9010]

Not anything good but yes a lot of it is half hashed

[@eleanorjpoindexter4299]

I just loved Buddy Ebsen and the whole cast of The Beverly Hillbillies! This time-period was the end of a era where joy was genuine and expressive. Noone got offended when acting clueless. Everyone just laughed because it was them looking in the mirror and laughing at themselves. This is such a lost art today.

[@lindabaron4584]

There is no way I could have said that any better

[@jamesbass9797]

The Beverly Hillbillies! When TV was actually worth watching.

[@brianfraneysr.5326]

Brings back a lot of nice memories. And good to see Roy Clark again too.😊

[@louisskulnik7390]

1:11 you can tell he misses Irene Ryan deeply. That poor woman deserved so much more success after Hillbillies ended.

[@Hoffas_beneficiary]

Her career extended back to the 1920s. TBH series was a revitalization kinda like Madge Blake with "Batman" except Madge was almost 50 before she even started acting... Not much success Irene could have had after the "Hillbillies" ended which was in 1971. Made a few appearances between "Password", "Hee-Haw" and "The Mike Douglas Show"....She passed in 1973.

[@louisskulnik7390]

@@Hoffas_beneficiary She was headlining in Pippin on Broadway. I would not call that a failure as it was one of the biggest shows of her time. She had a stroke on stage. Maybe she was not starring on film or television but some of us consider headlining on Broadway to be a great success, especially back then. She had a great career ahead of her singing and dancing, making millions. It really is too bad that she passed away so soon.

[@Hoffas_beneficiary]

@@louisskulnik7390 Who said anything about "Failure"...I only stated "Not much success" after the Beverly hillbillies had ended because she passed shortly thereafter so even if she had became Edith Bunker it would have been short-lived...We've gone through this unfortunate saga before with Ward Bond and Bruce Lee.

[@kennethestes4741]

Well she only lived like two more years so......

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Irene Ryan passed in 1973. Rest well, good lady.

[@hollymauk8008]

I wasn’t even born when this show started, but I grew up loving it just the same. I don’t think anyone 30 and under will ever understand how sweet and simple America used to be. So pure and a little naive.

[@steelstreet3765]

Jed was a humble man. Wish there was more men like him today.

[@josiebare3007]

Amen

[@tomrennick5130]

*Jed Clampett & Barnaby Jones, two wonderful TV characters skillfully played by Christian Ludolf Ebsen - aka Buddy Ebsen - who was the original Scarecrow in 1939's The Wizard of Oz and then switched to the role of the Tin Man and then left altogether due to illness from the Tin Man makeup used. One of the most likeable, long-lasting actors Hollywood ever knew.*

[@tonyspicer6745]

I don't have cable and don't watch anything out of today's holly weird. I watch all the old shows from 1960's thru 1990's 👍 Buddy Epsen is a national treasure....

[@internetdrummer]

Made me weep, I never saw this in 70's. Howdy Jed! So Glad to see this timeless moment from the past time. The group playing at the end. Wow.

[@AdrianDaley-sn9tt]

same. what legends. sniff

[@RLGGIBSON]

One of the best TV shows ever ,

[@jasonirelan4487]

Barnaby Jones? Yeah that was an awesome show

[@bufnyfan1]

one of the episodes ("The Giant Jackrabbit) in season 2 remains to this day the highest rated half show of any kind in history (69% of all the US watched it the day it aired)--that record will never be approached again as in the 60s there were only 3 network channels to watch whereas today there literally 100s you can watch

[@jasonirelan4487]

@@bufnyfan1 What about Barnaby Jones?

[@marcyking461]

I can't believe as much as I have always loved the Beverly Hillbillies that I've never seen this clip before. Thank you so much for posting. It was a pure delight to watch! This show brings back so many fond memories.

[@Vikseproducts]

It does eh, miss that old show.

[@dbell582]

I can’t believe I’ve never seen it either. Seeing Roy Clark on banjo was completely unexpected too. Really great to see this.

[@redlinemando]

@@dbell582 No offense intended, but that's Earl Scruggs on the banjo. Roy Clark is playing the guitar in this clip.

[@Jesus.SaVeS77]

Hey @Marcy King, I agree with everything U said. 👍🏾 I Wonder why they don't show repeats of The Beverly Hillbillies anymore. Very Good, funny & Relaxn show to watch daily. Day or 🌃. Nite.

[@kennethneece4838]

Marcy King, it was good to see Roy Clark playing in that rendition of the theme song of the Beverly hillbillies!

[@tonycox7802]

Rest in peace Jed Barnaby Jones Clampett

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Buddy Ebsen is a national TREASURE! Truly heartwarming!

[@GretschProf]

Buddy Ebsen was an amazing talent. Still cuttin' a rug at that age. He had a full life.

[@KMTOLEDO]

Wow, what a treat to see this. Clips like this make KZbin a worthwhile endeavor. You could hear the heartbreak in his voice when he said "I miss Granny". You could tell he also meant he missed Irene.

[@mikesaccoia5748]

Yes. I caught that too. A nod of love and respect to a fellow performer and human being. No doubt one of his best of times.

[@Ityogirlsaradevildog]

I still watch this classic, I loved then and still do I miss them all

[@AndrewDolanABD]

What a treat to see Roy Clark again!

[@GoldAndSilver988]

Cousin Roy. He was great on the episodes he was on.

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@GoldAndSilver988 Some say Roy Clark was one of the most phenomenally gifted stringed instrument musicians...ever. And that includes any genre of music. If it had strings the man was an absolute virtuoso.

[@GoldAndSilver988]

@@donarthiazi2443 Agreed!

[@GrasshopperRDG]

Yep😃❣ I enjoyed* seeing him SMILING while performing, it was sooooo HEARTFELT... for us both😊💚*💯

[@mtnlaurel12]

My brother was the spitting image of Roy Clark. Roy's cousin, Jobie, I think was his name, was my brother's father. When his kids were little, Hee Haw would come on, and they would point at the TV and say, "Daddy."

[@michaelhasenstein721]

Jed Clampett, the best moral example of a man in tv history. My favorite character.

[@sixties76]

Love Roy Clark too, excellent vocals and guitar playing

[@randyrussell6246]

,

[@retroguy9494]

And now HE'S gone from us too! * sigh *

[@dawnclevenger6617]

Saturday meant Hew Haw and Lawrence Well at our house😊

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

My family never missed The Beverly Hillbillies when I was a kid. Buddy Ebsen was the perfect choice for Jed. Donna Douglas was so beautiful and Jethro was handsome. Irene Ryan played Granny to a T! We saw them at the Indiana State Fair back in the early 60s at the State Fair Coliseum. They came in riding in the old truck waving at all the people. I actually got Donna Douglas's autograph. She was absolutely gorgeous. One of the best memories of my childhood! Wish life was that much fun now.

[@paulc254]

That old truck is on display at the Ralph Foster Museum - College of the Ozarks in Branson Missouri.

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

@@paulc254 That is very cool.

[@brandonsims3459]

@@paulc254yep it is and I got my picture sitting in it. I’m going back this year so I can do it again

[@wildman4926]

I still watch episodes late at night when I can't sleep. Still enjoy the innocence of the Beverly hillbillies. They should have all won awards for this show. Still laugh after 50 yrs. Takes down the stress

[@mchrysogelos7623]

Yes, but you could see the seedy side creeping into it... Mr Drysdale went from 'okay' to a selfish jerk.

[@gilliankingston8259]

I understand what you mean, I do the same with "The Ghost and Mrs Muir" and "Quincy ME" amongst others; I know it's no longer life as it is today but with the way things are today it's nice to be able to escape into the past for an hour or so.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I remember growing up when times was simple. And. Good. Those days are long gone now.

[@pauld6967]

I still have Mr. Ebsen's autograph from July of 1971, when I was a tiny tot. He, Nancy Ebsen (wife) and Bonnie Ebsen (daughter) where in a nearby town to perform in the play _"Take her she's mine'_ . It is a prized part of my collection of things.

[@CherokeeBird]

My mother absolutely loved the Beverly Hillbillies. She went into labor with me while watching this show lol❤

[@katherinemooney4396]

I watched this show everyday as a kid…loved it!

[@lisica8458]

Me too. I particularly liked the scenes with Elly Mae and her critters. I've loved animals all my life, so perhaps Hillbillies was one of the reasons why.

[@leroy2326]

@@lisica8458 np

[@J.R.in_WV]

Anybody who doesn’t love Buddy Ebsen has no heart.

[@somwrtlftur2367]

I watch this show daily. Love it. Buddy Ebsen was a great actor. He is sorely missed.

[@evanjones7314]

I just found this little bit of television magic. It is wonderful and I love it. Listening to Jed talk about Granny in his heart and you could see the total enjoyment on the faces of Roy, Earl and Buddy as they played Ballad for the final time. Bravo to all of you. I miss you all!!!🥲🥲

[@redwoods7370]

First time I ever heard bluegrass music in my life when I was child watching the show. I was transfixed by it and been in love with it ever since.

[@robinmills8675]

When my youngest son saw the show in reruns he, too, was mesmerized. He asked me who was singing and playing. I said Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. He misunderstood and thought I said Mr. Flatt, and they were forever after known as Mr. Flatt and Earl Scruggs in our home.

[@locVampeal80]

you can feel the heart ache when he remembers granny died |: great show, great man. always missed

[@kenyork1107]

What was not to love ? I got to meet Buddy twice . He is totally genuine, the real deal . I miss seeing all of them , I'm from Tennessee and they were like family . Thank you .

[@russellcampbell9198]

Did anyone get more enjoyment out of playing music than Roy Clark?! And, boy, could the man play!

[@bravewolfnolastname9094]

I Love it he can actually Dance real good You rock Jed Clampett.

[@marylou8449]

I loved the Beverly hillbillies good honest and funny

[@AnitaChapmanDeeta]

Heck yeah he can dance! Dancing was a large part of his career before Beverly Hillbillies. Look for a video on KZbin of Mr Ebsen dancing with Shirley Temple.

[@davidwesson9277]

He was famous back in the 30's for his dancing

[@RSSpec]

Before fulfilling my California Dream to move out here I used to sing “🎶 So I loaded up my Mustang and headed to Beverly🎶”. After getting here in 1987 my very first job I had was at a Chevron station on the PCH in Laguna Beach. I only had that job for about 2 weeks but sure enough “Buddy” came in for gas and I served him including checking the oil in his Caddy convertible (pretty sure that’s the car he was driving). I didn’t make a big deal about it and just said “Thanks Buddy” at the end. Back in those days I called everyone Buddy. Took me years to realize the sense of humor God showed me in that moment!❤️….. Still enjoy watching that classic series!

[@sarahshouse1890]

Have always loved Buddy Ebsen...he is an amazing actor. I really enjoyed watching him in The Beverly Hillbillies when I was a child growing up in the 60s, as well as Barnaby Jones in the 70s! An overall wonderful human being who will never be forgotten!❤

[@kathleenking47]

Chridtian Buddy Ebsen. Played in 2 shows with a jedediah: "jed" In barnaby Jones, his nephew was jedediah

[@rwilsbach9206]

He started out as a hoofer. and hasn't lost the steps. I was moved by his tribute to Irene Ryan. I miss her, too!

[@BusterKitten]

wow, this is a true treasure. thanks for posting this.

[@michaelwainscott2633]

In 1939, Ebsen got very sick and almost died from the aluminum powder makeup he wore for his Tin Man costume during the filming of Wizard of Oz. He was hospitalized in critical condition and was subsequently forced to leave the Wizard of Oz.

[@robertturner7147]

I totally agree with you. ❤✌😃

[@oldmech619]

I didn’t know the end. Missed it somehow

[@paulbunion1244]

Seeing Buddy Epsen again brightens my heart and brought back childhood memories of me and my family. We all sat in our little 12 x 12 foot den, and watched a little Sony black and white TV. Memories that I will cherish for ever. Buddy Epson was a true performer during the Golden years of Hollywood.

[@captaincoyote1792]

I married in the early 1990s….both my wife and I in our late 30s. I was a federal law enforcement officer, and my career required many moves. We found ourselves in Rhode Island….three children now, after three moves, in 1998. Television reception was iffy…and we went with the basic “over the air” channels-no cable-working hard to make ends meet. The Beverly Hillbillies was in syndication on some channel out of Providence….nightly. Our young children loved the series, as did my wife and I. All three glued to the set….laughing at the Hillbillies various antics, and again, as did my wife and I (now both old enough to “get” the innuendo!). I have never seen this clip. I’m retired now. All the kids have fledged….time marches on…..but clever is still clever. Talent is still talent. And memories are precious. Thank you for posting this! And…..Thank you, Mr. Ebsen …..the original Tin man in the Wizard of Oz.

[@mariocestra1156]

The one and only Buddy (Jed Clampett) Ebsen. Never forgotten.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I loved Buddy Ebsen! Wonderful man! True to his roots!

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Rhonda How are you doing today?

[@ChristopherSibert]

Reminds me of an old man I once knew what bought a big old house in Beverly Hills and moved in with his daughter, nephew and mother, and a couple of good old hunting dogs.

[@sixties76]

God bless Buddy, like Betty White, he was a national treasure!

[@RSTI191]

HERE! HERE!!

[@glorygracek.1841]

While Betty White was a sweet person, I and my family personally think there is no comparison in their work. Mr Buddy was way better and he wasn't dirty like Betty White was known for being in her work. He was clean, old fashioned, family wonderful! Never run across anything of his that had to be turned off.

[@RSTI191]

@@glorygracek.1841 The original Tin Man..

[@glorygracek.1841]

@@RSTI191 yup! It is sad that he never got past the screen tests. But then again, if he had stayed, who knows what his career would have been like. He may not have done Davy Crockett and his career taken off from there. Loved him in that and the companion movie!

[@RSTI191]

@@glorygracek.1841 Allergic reaction to the face paint..

[@hankterreros223]

In the ghetto back in the mid 1960s there was a Jed Clampett dance and record.

[@artytoons]

The country wisdom of Jed Clampett and the detective skills of Barnaby Jones...two reliable entertaining characters in the tv world.

[@JamesVasavid]

Good wholesome family show. Taught great family values that have disappeared over the years. Miss this show., Green Acres too…

[@robinstewart6510]

I love how Jed Clampett went from the butt of jokes to the wise old country gentleman over the years. That later portrayal is much more how I know country folk.

[@potsdam28]

He was always that way. Jethro was the joke.

[@charleslayton9463]

Jed was never the butt of the show's joke--only of the high-falutin' characters on the show.

[@potsdam28]

Charles Layton and Jethro.

[@crystalbelle2349]

@@potsdam28 I agree that Jethro and Jethrene were supposed to be the jokes, and he played both parts well. Definitely funny to me! They all had their moments bc it was a comedy with a wonderful cast of actors. :)

[@jb6712]

Buddy Ebsen wouldn't play the part of Jed Clampett unless the producers met his one demand, and that was that he be portrayed as being shrewd in a good way, and had brains without him being a know-it-all showoff. It was in his contract that nobody within the show's scripting was to make him out to be some sort of country bumpkin or a buffoon.

[@elizabethdjokovic2691]

I saw a video clip of Buddy Ebsen singing and tap dancing away. It was a clip from a movie called "Born to Dance", starring Eleanor Powell ,the greatest female tapper in my opinion. Buddy was very talented and had a long career in Hollywood.

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Elizabeth How are you doing today?

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

How did I miss this special? I love how he struck oil again. You could tell he, as himself, really cared about Irene Ryan. The interesting thing is, she played Jed’s mother-in-law but in reality, she was only three years older than Buddy.

[@jacobfranz1204]

Wow the look on his face when asked who he missed.. This was written for him and rehearsed how many times, but if that was acting it was damn fine. I made me feel he really miss ryan

[@SensiofRabbitude]

It still amazes me that Betty White was a decade older than all the Golden Girls even Estelle Getty who played the oldest character. Estelle herself was barely older than Bea Arthur who played her daughter but make-up can do wonders.

[@jeffbeliew438]

Jed and crew lives on in many families across the world. Sure miss those days of television.

[@HemiJoel]

I like this! Good ol' Jed.

[@thisolddog2259]

I never knew this existed, what a real treat! I heard once that Roy Clark could play more instruments than anyone in the world

[@davidbennett6912]

Too bad Hollywood don't have actors like this anymore I always loved Buddy E ,. In any show he was on!!!!!

[@larrywaynesanders4835]

GREAT VIDEO AMERICA IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF MORE MEN LIKE JED CLAMPETT!

[@ScratchGlass9]

Fantastic ! Brought tears to my eyes. What an all star line up, apickin' and agrinnin....

[@lindarhiner674]

Im crying now. I miss them all.

[@DDavis-co9ck]

Brought tears to my eyes.

[@Rick-if5zb]

Now that was cool! I loved the Beverly Hillbillies and I even enjoyed seeing Buddy Ebsen paying Barnaby Jones. And Ellie May (Donna Douglas) playing as Elvis Presley's leading lady was top notch.

[@KMMGREY]

From Appalachia to the tropics in the Pacific, good folks is good folks, and I love Jed and his kinfolk, thanks to them and the genius writers of this family story, fictional but real folks with good hearts. Love from Saipan!

[@NormanSilv]

Buddy Edsen was a resident of Newport Beach, CA. and very generous man. He supported his community constantly in subtle ways. He was a gifted actor too.

[@CharlieKrampitz]

World needs this today. True words.

[@justviews4946]

Oh boy I grew up as a kid in australian watching the beverly hill billies and this brings back a lot of good memories of the time, nostalgia :)

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Wow.. that's quite a band! The Great Earl Scruggs, Roy Clark, Jerry Scoggins on the vocal.. not sure who the other gentlemen are, but darned fine musicians. (Buddy Ebsen was a one-of-a-kind actor, and a class act. His performances will continue to entertain, long after we've all left the planet, and his star will always shine.)

[@jamesleasure8836]

Lester Flatt

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

@@jamesleasure8836 - Thanks, but I was referring to the group on the porch in this particular video. Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs were partners in a band known as the 'Foggy Mountain Boys', which toured and recorded from 1948-1969. Flatt passed away in Nashville, in May of 1979. - This particular video is from 1993.

[@Mark-pp7jy]

Buddy had a career long before the "Hillbillies".

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

@@Mark-pp7jy - He sure did!

[@khenne3966]

Byron Berline on fiddle. He just passed last year (July 2021)

[@duckshaker]

Thank you KZbin for suggesting this. Wonderful to see!

[@sandyfreyman3501]

Loved it! What a tremendous dancer he was!

[@sheila1013]

Loved Jed. 🙌 Happy memories of TV during my childhood....🥰

[@drakehonest9]

Hello how are you doing???

[@chukham]

What I always loved about that show was the theme song. It told a story and at the end they welcomed you into their home.

[@leehacker6001]

One of the best shows ever made

[@earthstewardude]

This is classic! Buddy lived another ten years! He was a class act!

[@northernbettygirl]

I could sit and listen to Uncle Jed talk about the simple things in life for the rest of my life easily. What a wonderful country gent he is, here on earth and now in Heaven. Love to Granny ❤️

[@danporter2345]

Wow, just having Buddy, Earl, Roy, and Jerry in this vid is worth the like alone! 👍 So freaking cool! 👍

[@chazzjazz6906]

One of my "all time favorites" Love his dancing style......Jed, Barnaby or uncle Roy.....he's the best!

[@TradMommy]

This warms this old hillbilly’s heart. I’m from ozark mountains in Arkansas & this is truly how we were raised. Simplicity…. Having what you want is wanting what you have. Nothing more:)

[@darrinleazer6784]

I remember another episode where Buddy was being interviewed, and he started tearing up about missing Granny. I'll never forget about that.

[@jaketanner20001]

One of the best shows ever! To this day everytime we go out to dinner they ask us if we want cocktails. Our answer is heck no bring me the whole bird. Learned that from Jethro.

[@patricadacre5968]

I loved it when Granny drank the moonshine and cart wheeled in the foyer🤣🤣

[@doesAteezboatfloat]

Wish the world was really this peaceful. I don't know why i felt the urge to search for the singer and got sad. Of course I knew he wasn't living. This show is so old.

[@drock6966]

Why am I crying like a dang baby watching this? Just makes me tear up thinking that all of the people who played on the shows I watched as a kid are basically all gone now 😢

[@eddiehardin33]

Lester Flatt was original singer Flatt &Scruggs! Miss them too

[@qualqui]

Buddy Ebsen, may he rip and may he know all the happiness and good cheer that he brought us all, as well as his Barnaby Jones detective drama. 👍😊

[@chetg2924]

Seeing ROy Clark playing made my day.

[@19luvdabluzzz61]

Such a great actor....loved that show growing up!!! Ty for the memories!

[@mike9923]

The special "The Legend Of The Beverly Hillbillies" can be found within The Official Third Season of the Beverly Hillbillies under Extras. Its awesome to see Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen), Elly May (Donna Douglas) & Jethro Bodine (Max Bear, Jr.) all reprising their roles together one last time. R.I.P. Granny (Irene Ryan). She sadly passed away a couple years after the show ended in 1971.