The Life Of Donna Douglas Elly May Clampett The Beverly Hillbillies

[@CoolClassics]

Hello everyone! I am back! I hope all of you have been doing Great! 😁 Be sure to watch my other Beverly Hillbillies Biographies kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4W4iJtprNOmZqs

[@darkwood777]

We missed your videos.

[@LilacM222]

So glad to see you back : )

[@PurpleObscuration]

82 is a good run

[@gls153h7]

Wow! You did a fantastic job on Ms Douglas. I never knew she had a son whatever became of him?. I will certainly watch your other videos again fantastic work

[@52ponybike]

Not meaning to offend you but, you pronounced realtor wrong. You said 'real-it-ter' . It's real-tor, just the way it's spelled. People do the same with nuclear. The call it, 'nucular'. Not that big a deal, we all know what you mean but, mispronouncing easy words well, doesn't help your credibility as a narrator. BTW, great biography of an actress from one of my all time favorite childhood shows. Keep up the great work.

[@lindawoody8501]

Donna Douglas attended a Hollywood church I attended as a very young girl(in the early '60s). At Christmas Donna gave out candy and filled Christmas stockings to all the kids at the church. She always was very pleasant and spoke to the children around the church and also to many of the adults. I just thought she was wonderful!

[@twilfits]

Wow lucky you. Great story

[@Valandor_Celestial_Warlock]

@SkyCop Wife It was Founder's Church of Religious Science. Donna and I were good friends in the mid-70s and we'd sit together in the balcony during the services so that she wouldn't be so easily recognized. She and my parents and I would often go to lunch after the Sunday services. I miss her so much. She was such a beautiful, kind, and loving soul. Last time I saw her was during the summer of 1979 when we were travelling through Louisiana and we noticed that Donna was playing in a country band at one of the local joints. She was so surprised to see us that she almost stopped singing on the spot. LOL Good times.

[@lindawoody8501]

@@ccbarr58 Donna Douglas was probably just exploring a church when she attended the same church as I did for several months Fall and Winter in the early 1960s. Self Realization Fellowship Church on Fountain Ave. near Normandy in Hollywood. I did not like that church as a kid but my Mom and Aunt dragged me each Sunday for a few years to Sunday services. I do not follow that church and have not.

[@shawnneice4322]

What a great memory to cherish.

[@Carol-D.1324]

I have a very dear family friend who said Donna Douglas was his Sunday School teacher in California. He said she was just really incredibly nice to everybody and she really loved the Lord.

[@TheRockin1953]

i live about 20 miles from the Church Cemetery where Donna is buried, and i did visit her grave last year, she was really a down home country girl whom really met her calling in life and she served it right, Rest In Peace Elly Mae Clampett

[@peter7624]

I used to love the Beverly HIllbillies, one of my all-time favourites, good clean humour with a lesson in it. Donna Douglas as Ellie May was lovely, and a great actress.

[@billolsen4360]

The Clampetts were innocent and wise at the same time, even tho Granny made illegal moonshine down at the ceement pond.

[@marksullivan1237]

I was a young boy in early ‘60’s when BH burst onto the scene. We lived near Beaumont, Texas and she and Michael Landon flew in for some benefit. My mother took us to the small regional airport that day and there were probably a 1000 fans. My mom got us up close and as Donna & “Little Joe” walked from plane & came right by us. I was in awe. Even as young boy I had a crush on her. Loved the historical video!

[@dbell582]

I live in Port Arthur currently but at that time I lived in north Houston. I remember watching BH every day it came on and still watch the reruns. Such great memories. We went to the Astro Dome to see everyone from Bonanza and of course Lil Joe was there…they all were. I think it was at the same time as the Livestock Show and Rodeo that year. Lots of fun.

[@bobbys4997]

Donna and the other cast members of the Beverly Hillbillies were fantastic. One of my favorite shows growing up.

[@cdgates1]

In the 1960's there were 3 networks that had 3 primetime beauties. ABC had Elizabeth Montgomery, NBC had Barbara Eden and CBS had the lovely Donna Douglas

[@tedipender]

Also, That ebony beauty Diann Carrol

[@richardm3023]

Barbara Feldon, Yvonne DeCarlo, Pat Priest, Carolyn Jones, Nichelle Nichols...lots of hots in the '60's T.V.

[@timhuggins7069]

Ginger, maryann, Carolyn Jones(Morticia Adams) Yvonne Craige (Batgirl) and all the ladies on petticoat junction.

[@watchman1178]

Nobody's going to mention Mary Tyler Moore?

[@richardm3023]

@@watchman1178 no.

[@donnaturpin5995]

My mom n i had the pleasure if meeting her at an animal show she hosted Sea World Orlando. After the show everyone left and she sat on stage, pulled my mom up a chair and they talked for about 30 min. She signed my autograph card, took a pic w my mom. She was an amazing christian lady and we actually had prayer with her before we left. We loved her!!

[@patriciabeavers1982]

Elly May was a sweetheart and unique , as were all her co-stars on Beverly Hillbillies . My family and I watched many great episodes and nobody could have played her part as well as she did !

[@anthonymellado5578]

Donna Douglas was a true rare beauty and from what I have seen and heard, she was just as beautiful on the inside. RIP Donna.

[@davidgibbs381]

So surprised to hear that she passed, I missed the news somehow. I imagine her tending the Rainbow Bridge with all the critters. What a Sweetheart! RIP.

[@CoolClassics]

💖

[@dennisburkheimer860]

Rainbow bridge?? WTH

[@markfoster1520]

@@dennisburkheimer860 Animals pass over the Rainbow Bridge..... & LeVar Burton reads to them all! It's heaven.

[@dcw1467]

Thats a lovely comment x

[@yabbadabba1975]

@@markfoster1520 LeVar Burton LOL

[@rjcs2000]

She was definately a winner. Her eyes were big and beautiful, one of her many assets, a real beauty

[@paulnicolosi4792]

I met her while playing aboard a cruise ship in 84. She was as nice as could be. Very sweet personality…

[@roderichroby9078]

Met her over 20 years ago at the Mesa Ariz. Hilton. She was at a meet and greet function for special needs children put on by Ben Johson. I walk up to her table and asked if she wouldn't mind fulfilling a young boys fantasy. "And what would that be?" she asked. A kiss from you! Got one, right on the lips! Wonderful lady!

[@scrambledegg8658]

👍👍👍👍 lucky sob

[@phiberoptik232]

I loved her . Pure in heart and great in every role she played on screen. The world was a better place with her in it.

[@juliehand-burke2394]

I met her in the DFW airport. I talked to her for about a half hour. Great gal!

[@CoolClassics]

Now that was lucky and cool!

[@billolsen4360]

Wish I'd been there with you!

[@johnjyoungjr7400]

What great television shows we had growing up. Definitely one of my childhood crushes with the likes of Dawn Wells, Barbara Eden and Elizabeth Montgomery. Glad your back!!!

[@CoolClassics]

Yep, They were all great :)

[@bobbyg9662]

Me also, crush on all that cute girls!

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

RIP Dawn Wells Elizabeth Montgomery

[@johnmendez2576]

I got to meet Donna back in 1977 at a Savings and Loan Company in California.They had 3 TV actors helping promote new accounts and i was excited to talk to her about the old Beverly Hillbillies series.She was so friendly and so down to earth a real lady of the south.RIP Donna.

[@rienyalberding5203]

Yes the Beverly hillbillies show was our life , the shows today can’t hold my interest,,one of the best shows in my growing up years , I still watch the reruns ,!!

[@TripleJ69]

That was quite a life she lived. I watch Beverly hillbillies reruns and she always catches my eye in every scene she's in. She was a beautiful woman. She was Ellie Mae Clampett. Nobody else could have played that part. RIP Doris 😔

[@johnstevenson9956]

I hadn't really thought until today, how many "Beverly Hillbillies" stars were also "Twilight Zone" alumni. Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas, Raymond Bailey, Nancy Kulp and Wally Cox were all in both series. There may have been more but that's just off the top of my head!

[@warp9p659]

I had no idea that Donna had done so many shows prior to The Beverly Hillbillies. For some reason I always had the impression that was one of her first roles.

[@davidroddick91]

As did I. I always thought she was closer to Elly May's age than that.

[@alexshatzko1381]

at 32 playing a teenage hillbilly in BEV hilz

[@shereerockdaschel9301]

What a beautiful woman inside and out I loved her character and I love the Beverly hillbillies.❤️

[@theresapierce3934]

What a lovely lady, so sorry her passing wasn't without pain.

[@gibsonbus]

I went to a fund raiser for a small town in Tennessee about 14 years ago. I met Donna who was there to sign some of her books and give autographs for her fans. She was there for 2 full days and the lines to see her were really long. Before she left she and a lady friend/helper of hers came to my motor home so Donna could get in some air conditioning & relax a little while before leaving. She was so down to earth & friendly. I couldn't help but notice how amazing her skin was at her age! Her complexion was beautiful! I was so impressed by her story telling, charm and openness. She really was a beautiful soul.

[@CoolClassics]

💜💜

[@jborden18]

That's really cool to hear!! You don't hear kind words like that about the stars nowadays 😊

[@JohnLee-pt5jz]

Good evening from Sydney Australia on a chilly Autumn night, Elly May was sweet and loved her critters she had more sense than Jethro!

[@hydrolito]

Elly May and Jethro were character names and what they did on the show was written in the script.

[@hydrolito]

@@mrabrasive51 He had bullet proof tub to cover his truck when he is a double nought spy but what good is that when he can't see where he is going.

[@MrSnead-vp1ll]

I think they already understood that the character names where just that, character names. Try to grow a funny bone and don't take our little lives to seriously.

[@billolsen4360]

And she could beat him in a wrestling match every time! Since Max Baer's dad was a pro boxer, that's mighty unlikely, lol.

[@danielbrown7115]

She also was a decent evangelist preacher woman. My wife went to one of her revivals and was tremendously blessed.

[@MrSnead-vp1ll]

I had no idea! Great piece of information, thank you.

[@danielbrown7115]

@SkyCop Wife She had a definite gift from God. She was not flamboyant but spoke some specific things to my friend that was a tremendous blessing in her life. That was several decades ago and my friend still remembers the words.

[@LisaBowers]

@@danielbrown7115 That is so nice to hear. ♥️

[@AJ-hy9si]

I met her once at SeaWorld in Orlando. She was just lovely. She had a lifelong love of animals. Such a special memory of mine.

[@joanneyoung1081]

I remember that show with great fondness. It was such a cute show.

[@michaelferreri1256]

The “Mr. Ed” segment was INCREDIBLE! Once again I had little idea of her acting accomplishments. You’re doing a great service buddy. Keep ‘em coming.

[@CoolClassics]

Yes! Thank you!

[@rosemaryaldana6700]

Love the movie Frankie and Johnny with Elvis Presley. Still one of my favorite movies. With Donna.

[@Toastrackman]

What a beautiful, kind lady she was, And very talented R.I.P

[@markross2124]

In 1971 she was the celebrity guest for an auto show in Pittsburgh and myself and several friends meet her and talked with her and she was very personable and sincerely friendly. Obviously we all loved her and the Beverly Hillbillies as that show was very funny and creative.

[@blueline308]

You do this so well. I like how you are respectful of these people. Thanks.

[@CoolClassics]

Thank You! I look for the uplifting parts of their life. Most of them really worked hard for their success and their stories inspire me :)

[@semco72057]

She was great as Elly Mae and I loved that show so much and still love watching the re-runs when I can see them.

[@billolsen4360]

Always my favorite of all the stars on BH

[@maureentait8607]

She was not only smart she was beautiful. Loved the beverly Hill Billy's.. All the way from England!!!!

[@maureentait8607]

@@carywest9256 me too carly, so much fun for us in England... I remember all the episodes.. Keep well..

[@maureentait8607]

@@carywest9256 thank you, God bless you too.

[@marypierce4539]

I met Donna in person she was so nice and kind I will never for get her.

[@peteroates9921]

Your so fortunate

[@markanthonymarla]

I always loved her truly home grown southern bell image ... My mom almost called me Donna after her and the song Oh Donna.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

The Beverly Hillbillies will always be my favorite TV show. Ely and Jethro by the cement pond...Well Doggie!!!!!" For me Donna and Elizabeth Montgomery were the two most beautiful women on TV. RIP Donna. I hope God made sure to have plenty of critters around to keep you company.

[@rbilleaud]

Never met her, but she visited the elementary school I attended as a child in Lafayette, LA. Everyone I know who met her had only nice things to say about her. Apparently she was very friendly and down to earth.

[@dmax64]

Glad your back. Elly May was my favorite character on the Beverly Hillbillies when I was a kid. Tfs and hope to see you soon.

[@scrambledegg8658]

I could tell at my young age, watching BH, that Donna's love for 'critter's' was genuine, it's impossible to fake.... only now I've discovered... she started that role at the age of 30... what a legendary girl... and kept her "down home" personality too... makes BH even more memorable..thank you Donna...R.I.P. ♥️♥️

[@guytremblay1647]

well what age did you think she was really ? She may have played the role of a 17 years old but she did look way older than that . Before i ever knew her actual age at the time of the show i allways found her to be arround 24 years old .

[@secretagentviper8382]

Your giggling about the horse and other things, was truly pure and from the heart. Your a great guy, you know when you can feel someone's passion and excitement just through audio? Well as a musician I guess I'm really good at that. Your awesome

[@CoolClassics]

Thank you so much!

[@ralphseewald4069]

Thank you for this lovely tribute I had a cat for 22 years that I named after her

[@hummingbird9221]

She was my Hubby's cousin. I never got to meet her but the "family" only had good things to say about her.

[@tomjones2348]

I was a kid of 10 when the BH show hit the tv......and I'm sure I never missed a single show. Is it me, or were the women on tv at that time just amazingly beautiful?

[@CoolClassics]

It is not just you. They were stunningly beautiful!

[@vickieadams6648]

They were beautiful. If you can see that on black and white film, they have to be stunning.

[@tw3609]

I loved the Ellie Mae character. I didn't realize she had started her career in New York. She was so great on the Beverly Hillbillies & will be fondly remembered.

[@manueljrhernandez5544]

That was by far the best story of Donna Douglas!! Cool that she help people later in her life!! She was not afraid if her public!! Thax Dude who put this on!!

[@pegirish1963]

She held to her beliefs. Good for her!

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

not anymore....she's different now....

[@freedomforever6718]

For me Donna Douglas tied with Elizabeth Montgomery as my first loves.

[@howardsutton826]

And Barbra Eaden

[@db90990]

Mine were elizabeth Montgomery, Barbara eden and Mary kay place.

[@howardsutton826]

@@db90990 yeah baby

[@nikstone2420]

I’m with you on Ms Montgomery.

[@asteverino8569]

Nice biography and good narration. Your voice and positive intent was great.

[@CoolClassics]

Thank You! I means a lot that you notice :)

[@LydiaKrow]

OMG I didn't realize that she was in "Eye of the Beholder!" I didn't recognize her at all... that was such a good episode. I'm really enjoying watching your library, thanks for putting these together!

[@CoolClassics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@randomkeir]

That role alone- imagine if she had been a dramatic actress. She showed incredible range.

[@hannibalfordinner]

Great video! We loves us some Beverley Hillbillies!

[@usedcarsokinawa]

We were all blessed with her work as Ellie May!

[@audreycaruso8111]

I loved the Beverly Hillbillies one of my favorite show's of the 60's..Donna was perfect as Elly May...RIP Donna..

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

I adored Donna. Her bubbly, energetic personality was so delightful.

[@southernviking8644]

Donna went to a Bible College and worked with children in her latter years, She was a sweet person

[@ericthorfinnson2074]

The hillbillies are still Iconic

[@robertjkuklajr3175]

I've seen other details of Donna. This seems to be the most complete! Thank you.

[@sherirobinson5112]

Mr Ed is timeless... My childhood favorite 💕

[@richardranke3158]

I was surprised that Donna Douglas was in a couple episodes of Mr. Ed.

[@astelbele]

She was so pretty and talented.

[@NicholasLandry-ho2fs]

Donna Douglas graduated from the same high school as me. In fact, she was among the first graduating class. The school closed down a while ago and she passed away not long after. It was like my heart took a double whammy.

[@CoolClassics]

💜

[@Eugeniadella]

Gorgeous!!! Delightful in the Beverly Ricos (as it was known in.S.America)....'you had the feeling of watching a young version of Granny.... ADDDDDOOORRREDDD THE SHOW!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@larry6360]

I have a great large photo of my dad standing with Donna Douglas for a photo. He was in the Navy during the mid sixties and she did some type of appearance for the service men I believe. It's one of my favorite photos of my dad. He looked so happy to be posing with her. And of course, she looks fantastic in the pic. Really love this photo.

[@richardranke3158]

Donna Douglas was a real beauty. I always thought she was sweet and charming,as well as truly beautiful. What a lovely woman, inside and out.

[@diamondtiara84]

She stuck to her beliefs and standards, even when it wasn't fashionable. She was offered roles on daytime soaps, but turned them all down, because she didn't approve of the storylines. They thought she was too old fashioned but that didn't bother her.

[@jodiburnett6211]

Mr Ed laughing at tricking Clint Eastwood is my new best television moment in history!!!! Donna Douglas is magic.

[@CoolClassics]

🤣💜

[@rosshussey1723]

Thank you for this collection of history of a great actress. "Granny" was a much loved actress during my college years and her wit was refreshing. I'm so thankful that these shows and movies were preserved and people today can see this great actress in action.

[@Mpompadour]

R.I.P Beautiful Donna. She was from my home town, Baton Rouge!

[@dennisbraulick3727]

Loved Donna, such a cute actress

[@johndoraziosr1202]

!!!!!!!!!! I THINK ONE OF MY FIRST "SCHOOL BOY " CRUSHES & REALLY LOVED WATCHING "THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesstipe4275]

Loved her eyes

[@scottpool4777]

Yes dad Donna very very good excellent excellent actress as was the whole group in Beverly hillbillies I still watch them today fantastic❤️

[@Xscapeplan01]

Going to state the obvious but my god she was stunning!!

[@cathyjones3403]

Oh my goodness I’m so glad you told us as about Donna . I really enjoyed it

[@cidb.212]

That "Twilight Zone" episode was something else, wasn't it? I remember seeing it when I was a kid and even then I thought it was really imaginative.

[@0therun1t21]

She's the cutest old lady I've ever seen. I love the entire cast, one of the best shows in history of you ask me.

[@dallasmore6703]

Always loved Donna Douglas!

[@ejames6431]

She was such a beauty!

[@pingpong5000]

My three young loves as a kid were Donna Douglas, Elizabet Mongomery and Marilyn Monroe, British TV had nothing to compare. The Beverleyhillbillies also gave me a love of Bluegrass, I was a very lucky kid. Good Doc filled in soem gaps for me

[@joanofarc9438]

Ya a wonderful human being and a sweetheart.

[@JC-gw3yo]

Donna was a lovely lady... God bless her

[@darrinrentruc6614]

Sounds like a decent woman, We need more like her these days.

[@garystewart2621]

the Golden age of TV, I will never forget the shows .

[@laurastewart3588]

I really look forward to your videos. Thanks!

[@kevinkane5911]

I worked with a couple of guys that knew her because they all went to the same church near Baton Rouge, LA. They said she was a really nice person and a great cook at the church get togethers.

[@roberthubbard7827]

It's the first time in over 50 years I heard the word aquanuats. Had forgotten all about the show. It's what got me interested in life below the sea as a kid.

[@dognatious6153]

Your videos are awesome. The tempo. The photos. The narrative. Truly the best if it's kind. What a good soul she was too.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Wow I didn't know anything about her except the Beverly Hillbillies. Thanks for the information

[@scallywag325]

I met her in Eureka Springs, AR in 1991.

[@CoolClassics]

You were lucky :)

[@boathousejoed9005]

That was great! Thanks for making this,great childhood memories.

[@delfenocontreras2582]

She was a good actress n a beautiful lady. I enjoyed her show. N thank u rip amen

[@danielrosas5685]

Hi I LOVE THE BEVERLY HILL BILLIES AND ALL THE CHARACTERS SPECIALLY ELLI MAY AND GRANNY. I ENJOYED THE STORY ABOUT ELLI MAY I'M GLAD SHE HAD A LONG LIFE 82 IS A LONG TIME. RIP

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

AMAZING! We're sooo used to Elly Mae that it's wild to see her acting in other roles.

[@jesvans]

fantastic story, and she is a freak'n knockout !!! WOW

[@budjeansonne4482]

Dot was my sister's best friend in high school. She was often at our house. She was a very sweet girl. My sister was on the same team with her.

[@Michael-ii9gy]

So Sad, I ran into Donna at LAX as I was walking to get on a plane, everyone was oblivious to who see was but I instantly recognized her and We made eye contact and gave me a wink, I was only 17 at the time, but I was enamored with her Beauty 😍 GBNF R.I.P.

[@flyer7773]

Donna was a personal friend of mine, we went to Bible school together in 1981-1982. That was her real accent, not faked! Sweetest personality you could ever know!

[@CoolClassics]

💜

[@kellysisney1383]

I really like Donna Douglas she is pretty and funny and did a great job of playing Elle may and she also starred with Elvis presley in Frankie and Johnny pretty good movie

[@jeffreyallen9626]

I met her in person in july of 1979 I was only 17 it was in hot springs ,ar she would sing and do her gig about growing up in Louisiana and her life but.not in big detail she was a true sweet heart she hugged me and it was the thrill of my life I had never been that close to anyone famous she made me feel very special and I am so glad I got to see her and talk to her a little thankyou donna Douglass a memory I will always cherish 💋rip sweet angel never to good to talk to regular people!🙏❤⛪😔

[@scottpalmer9475]

My son got his picture taken with her when he was working at a restaurant in Gaffney, SC several years ago.

[@kazkellyquest1792]

Great video that honors this lovely woman. I like your style. Your videos get straight to the point without all the filler and cheesy fluff of other channels. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work!