Spouse. Donna had movie roles in Career and Lil Abner (both 1959) and Lover Come Back (1961). The Beverly Hillbillies launched her newfound fame, though she would never become a movie star. I have a home about three miles from Los Angeles and a big boat to go with it. So, CBS launched a campaign all about, as actor Pat Buttram put it, quote, canceling every show with a tree in it. Green Acres, Lassie, Petticoat Junction, and The Beverly Hillbillies were just some of the eight programs CBS canceled in the purge. It was the first time I had to close a script from laughing. With the January 2015 death of Donna Douglas, Baer is the only surviving main cast member.[8]. The studio was not aware he was still alive. Regardless of the poor reviews, the show shot to the top of the Nielsen ratings shortly after its premiere and stayed there for several seasons. From September 1962 to March 1971, 274 episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies aired on CBS. She was previously married to Burt Ward and Vince Edwards. 2023 METACRITIC, A FANDOM COMPANY. When that didnt work, he tried theater in New York City also without any success. Jane Hathaway (portrayed by Nancy Kulp in 246 episodes), whom the Clampetts address as "Miss Jane", is Drysdale's loyal, highly educated, and efficient secretary. Originally filmed in black and white for the first three seasons (1962-1965), the first color-filmed episode ("Admiral Jed Clampett") was aired on September 15, 1965, and all subsequent episodes from 1965 to 1971 were filmed in color. The film's plot had Jed back in his old homestead in Bugtussle, having divided his massive fortune among Elly May and Jethro, both of whom stayed on the West Coast. Its pretty delicious if I do declare. The third season was released on February 17, 2009. Max Baer decided against reprising the role that both started and stymied his career, so the character of Jethro Bodine was given to another actor, Ray Young. Elly May reflects the simplest facet of my own personality. As the bank assistant, it was her job to make sure they didnt blow their fortune. The exposure will help insure work for me in the future, too. On the side, Max has tried to profit off his Jethro, purchasing rights from CBS for a million dollars. The art work was provided by Henry Scarpelli. He went to Oxford school and this is confused with Oxford University. The show's second season (consisting of the public domain episodes from that season) was released on DVD in Region 1 on October 7, 2008, as "The Official Second Season". I had to fight for it, she told theEl Paso Times. The Beverly Hillbillies ranked among the top 20 most-watched programs on television for eight of its nine seasons, ranking as the No. The series starts with Jed Clampett, an impoverished and widowed hillbilly living alongside an oil-rich swamp with his daughter and mother-in-law. ("mountain doctor"), Granny uses her "white lightning" brew as a form of anesthesia when commencing painful treatments such as leech bleeding and using pliers for teeth-pulling. Film and TV and toy production inevitably have a close relationship with one another. The others boast of Jethro's education, in later series it is referred to as his "sixth-grade education"; Jethro himself often speaks enthusiastically of his abilities in "cipherin'" (1 and 1 is 2, 2 and 2 is 4), and "gazintas" (4 gazinta 8 2 times, 3 gazinta 12 4 times). More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born December 15, 1942 Add to list Photos Known for Burke's Law She is an actress, known for Burke's Law (1963), Batman (1966) and The Americanization of Emily (1964). The season-two episode "The Giant Jackrabbit" also became the most-watched telecast up to the time of its airing, and remains the most-watched half-hour episode of a sitcom, as well. Salma Hayeks Best Bikini Photos, Inside Dr. Phil and Wife Robin McGraw's Sprawling Beverly Hills Home, She's a Perfect 10! See production, box office & company info, General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. But the kangaroo gets out, and Granny sees it, thinking it is a giant jackrabbit. Maximilian Adelbert Baer Jr. (born December 4, 1937) is an American actor, producer, comedian, and director widely known for his role as Jethro Bodine, the dim-witted relative of Jed Clampett (played by Buddy Ebsen) on The Beverly Hillbillies . When The Beverly Hillbillies came out, critics called it everything from strained and unfunny to quote, painful to sit through. Its humor was even called the lowest of its kind. Irene always seemed to have confidence in herself as a person and performer. From all of us at DoYouRemember, yall come back soon, now, yhear? Starring: Nancy Kulp, Donna Douglas, Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Raymond Bailey, Max Baer Jr. Summary: At the mansion, the clan is in need of food, because the hunting in Beverly Hills is horrible. Its just country Southern.. In the 1981 TV movie, Elly May is the head of a zoo. Irene Ryan had died in 1973, and Raymond Bailey had died in 1980. His catchphrase is, "Welllllll, doggies! So, he was changed to showcase the importance of street smarts and a deeper kind of wisdom that shows up unexpectedly. At the bank, Drysdale gets a call and learns that he got a kangaroo from a friend and it is at his house. He is a descendant of the Bodkins from Tennessee. Irene Ryan as Granny could easily steal a scene, and who could complain? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Dont letanythingstop you from getting everything you want out of life. I talked to the producer, Duke Vincent, about it and it sounded like an interesting job and I took it. And he appreciated how talented she was as an actress. I bought albums by Andy Griffith and Jonathan Winters, he said, and listened to them by the hour. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-71), a sitcom written and produced by Paul Henning, followed the success of The Andy Griffith Show (1960-68). As far back as 1953 she began sharing her secret: Being true to myself. There will be fun action figures and dolls made of them. Turns out, there is a mansion at 750 Bel Air Road, named, the Kirkeby Mansion, which dates all the way back to the 1930s. The accent I use isnt authentic by any means, but then it isnt supposed to represent any particular section of the country. Running from 1962 to 1971, "The Beverly Hillbillies" was one of the funniest shows of the 1960s. She has an abrasive personality and is quick to anger, but is often overruled by Jed. Meanwhile, Mr. Drysdale receives a kangaroo as a practical joke from an Australian banker. Naval Reserve during World War II. He once deliberated over becoming a brain surgeon or a fry cook. In 1981, Return of the Beverly Hillbillies television film, written and produced by series creator Henning, was aired on the CBS network. Jimmy had just left Maverick and a studio head saw his resemblance and signed him to a contract. The shows golden girl, born Doris Ione Smith, which would change down the road as she became an established actress and singer. But were stuck with television and have to make the best of it. She is a descendant of the Moses clan who learnt her feuding[clarification needed] when the Moses drove the Bodkins out of Napoleon, Tennessee. In an interview with the New YorkDaily Newsback in 1962, he said of the conception of the series, As a kid, I used to go hiking and camping in hillbilly country, and on these treks I was fascinated by the mountain people I met. Nobody likes it, but the people. Lets revisit the hilarious family of Clampetts with some pretty notable guest stars to boot, including legendary actress and Manson murder victim Sharon Tate. In his personal life, he was married three times: Ruth Cambridge from 1936 to 1942, Nancy Wolcott from 1945 to 1985 and Dorothy Knott from 1985 until his death in 2003. But then family financial difficulties forced him to drop out when he was 20. It made stars of its main cast, including the likes of Jethro Bodine actor Max Baer Junior. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. He is the son of Luke Clampett and his wife, and has a sister called Myrtle. [28] The fifth season was released on October 2, 2018. His time with MGM came to an end in 1938 following a fall-out with that studios head, when Louis B. Mayer summoned him into his office and told Buddy that in order to give him the kind of parts he was looking for, MGM would have to own him, to which he replied, Ill tell you what kind of fool I am, Mr. Mayer. All he asked for was for some bourbon as payment. Elly May (portrayed by Donna Douglas in all 274 episodes), the only child of Jed and Rose Ellen Clampett, is a mountain beauty with the body of a pin-up girl and the soul of a tomboy. The first time the kangaroo approaches the Clampetts' back door, a man's foot (most likely the trainer) is briefly visible in the lower left corner. From left, Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Max Baer, and Donna Douglas, stars of the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies," are shown in a scene from the show, Oct. 8, 1965. Even roadkill, or vittles, as she liked to dress it up as. He wrote us and said in the South and in small towns, people watchThe Hillbillieswith the shades up. Max found his stardom when he became Jethro Bodine, so once the show was canceled, Baer, unfortunately, found himself typecast as this simple-minded, good-ole-boy.. Granny encounters a kangaroo, and thinks she's found a giant jackrabbit, but no one will believe her.Granny encounters a kangaroo, and thinks she's found a giant jackrabbit, but no one will believe her.Granny encounters a kangaroo, and thinks she's found a giant jackrabbit, but no one will believe her. The four main characters finally got together by the end of the story. Check box if your review contains spoilers, At the mansion, the clan is in need of food, because the hunting in Beverly Hills is horrible. Roy Houston is cool, except when it comes to the subject of forcible retirement. Theres no doubt about it, television is an actor killer, he stated. Arthur Gould-Porter Ravenswood (as Arthur Gould Porter) Peter Bourne Bill Tinsman Sharon Tate Janet Trego Kathy Kersh Marian Billington Duke Dog (uncredited) Skipper Chimpanzee (uncredited) Director Richard Whorf Writers Paul Henning Mark Tuttle All cast & crew Production, box office & more at IMDbPro Storyline Edit Did you know Edit Trivia No foolin. In 1989 when asked about her sexual orientation, she replied with a question and then her answer: Do you think that opposites attract? Maybe if The Beverly Hillbillies had come out in 1958, it would have been a bomb. Unfortunately, she didnt have the support of her Irish mother, who was fond of saying, If you ever encounter the Devil, it would backstage. At the age of 20 she married Tim Ryan, a writer-comedian, and the two of them created and performed a vaudeville act. The special was released on VHS tape by CBS/Fox Video in 1995 and as a bonus feature on the Official Third Season DVD Set in 2009. Volume 1 has, among its bonus features, the alternate, unaired version of the pilot film, The Hillbillies Of Beverly Hills (the version of the episode that sold the series to CBS), and the "cast commercials" (cast members pitching the products of the show's sponsors) originally shown at the end of each episode. This was an ironic in-joke in real life, Max Baer Jr. has a bachelor's degree in business administration, minoring in philosophy, from Santa Clara University.[6][7]. The 1989 film UHF featured a "Weird Al" Yankovic parody music video, "Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies*", combining "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" and English rock band Dire Straits' 1985 hit song "Money for Nothing". Part of the whole draw behind Beverly Hillbillies was the extreme contrasts between the Clampetts and their community. Gaby Aida George. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family from the hills of the Ozarks, who move to posh Beverly Hills, California, after striking oil on their land. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. There are 2 reasons for this: one is lowest common denominator humor and one is overexposure. Patriarch Jed's cousin Pearl Bodine prods him to move to California after being told his modest property could yield millions of dollars, and pressures him into taking her son Jethro along. With the exception of the public domain episodes, the copyrights to the series were renewed by Orion Television. I had to fight for it, she told the El Paso Times. Many story lines involve Jethro's endless career search. Throughout the eight seasons, the show brought in all-star guest appearances. If I had my way, Id spend all my time working in the theater. Buddy did alright, though, His career spanned seven decades from his first film role as a dancer alongside his sister, Velma Ebsen, in the 1936 Oscar-nominated Broadway Melody to his very last role in the 1993 film adaptation of The Beverly Hillbillies, making a cameo as his other lasting TV character Barnaby Jones (which in itself enjoyed eight successful seasons of private eye fun. Got some cool characters? She was back in the public eye when she sued the Whoopi Goldberg film, The Sister Act, for $200 million for stealing her novel turned screenplay called A Nun in the Closet. During a 2017 interview with Fore Magazine, The Beverly Hillbillies star talked about how hed recently participated in a show reflecting on Sharon Tates life. My grandfather always wanted to be a prize fighter, but he became a butcher. It centered around a family from the Ozarks who moved. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family from the hills of the Ozarks, who move to posh Beverly Hills, California, after striking oil on their land. The show was produced by Filmways and was created by Paul Henning. More famously, and even becoming a regular as another bank secretary and inside eyes for Mrs. Drysdale, renowned actress and victim of the Manson Murders, Sharon Tate was terrific. But the kangaroo gets out, and Granny sees it, thinking it is a giant jackrabbit. Talking to theBattle Creek Enquirerof Battle Creek, Michigan in 1963, he described his role as Jed Clampett this way: Im a straight man in the series. Buddy did alright, though, His career spanned seven decades from his first film role as a dancer alongside his sister, Velma Ebsen, in the 1936 Oscar-nominated Broadway Melodyto his very last role in the 1993 film adaptation of The Beverly Hillbillies, making a cameo as his other lasting TV characterBarnaby Jones(which in itself enjoyed eight When. The Beverly Hillbillies is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 26, 1962, to March 23, 1971. It was canceled in 1971 along with a number of other rural-themed comedies in what came to be known as the Rural Purge, an attempt by CBS to attract urban (presumably more affluent) audiences by replacing its rural-themed shows with hip, urban fare. I like him and I like Beverly Hillbillies and I think that even if I have the chance to do other things, I could play Jed for as long as it is palatable to the public., As soon as a year later, while his attitude hadnt really changed, one could sense something different. Thats all any drama is really about whether its a half-hour or three hours. Tough competition! Plots often involve Drysdale's outlandish efforts to keep the Clampetts' money in his bank, and his wife's efforts to rid the neighborhood of "those hillbillies". Honestly, its so funny that I just sit and laugh. Max got into acting when he was mistaken as James Garner in the Warner Brothers cafeteria. Flatt and Scruggs subsequently cut their own version of the theme (with Flatt singing) for Columbia Records; released as a single, it reached number 44 on Billboard Hot 100 pop music chart and number one on the Billboard Hot Country chart (the lone country chart-topper for the duo). If there ever was a fish out of water story of the ages, its The Beverly Hillbillies. 1? She never can seem to catch the creature, and whenever she tells someone, they don't believe her. Im not belittling the power sex has in the making of a star, she shared with the New York Daily News in 1963, but I hope my career will have a wider horizon which would include the kind of quality parts played by Ingrid Bergman and Deborah Kerr as well as those played by Brigitte Bardot and the late Marilyn Monroe. We could all use some patented Clampett luck. If you enjoy this deep dive, be sure to give it a thumbs up, and subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode. I was two months behind in my rent, he said, and my weight had dropped from 210 to 188 pounds., Asked about the shows success, he replied, Who knows why the show is No. Get a detailed look at every new and returning show coming to broadcast 2012 Fall TV Preview: Our Night-by-Night Guide. I was two months behind in my rent, he said, and my weight had dropped from 210 to 188 pounds., Asked about the shows success, he replied, Who knows why the show is No. Her main interest is Jethro, but my own interests run in many varied directions. Did you know the series was as loved as it was hated? I had worked with the script writer, Paul Henning, before, on The Dennis Day Show, so I went up and read for him. Ever watch something and think how great it is, only to hear it got slammed by critics? The way he told it, Buddy lived life by a pretty simple philosophy. At the bank, Drysdale gets a call and learns that he got a kangaroo from a friend and it is at his . For example, I would like to become a politician or a writer or buy a farm and raise greyhounds. It wasnt a particularly huge role. She stuck around until 1965, when serious movie roles started coming her way. Dont let her old age fool you, she makes the meanest jar of moonshine in the county (aka her tonic) and is everyones favorite feisty Granny. The year after the show ended in 1972 Irene appeared on Broadway in the role of Berthe in the Bob Fosse-directed musical, Pippin. He would earn a bachelors degree in business administration from Santa Clara University. He is the widower of Granny's daughter, Rose Ellen (though Buddy Ebsen was only 5 years Irene Ryan's junior). The CBS network, prompted by pressure from advertisers seeking a more sophisticated urban audience, decided to refocus its schedule on new urban-themed shows and, to make room for them, the two remaining series of CBS's rural-themed comedies were cancelled. On October 1, 2013, season four was released on DVD as a Walmart exclusive. [16], The show was canceled in the spring of 1971 after 274 episodes. I think it is the kind of humor that appeals to the broad area of America that lies outside the three major city areas. In high school he twice won the junior title at the Sacramento Open golf tournament. I told em if they had anybody older, theyd never make it up at 5 a.m. for filming. After a bit of a delay she was notified that she had the part. In a very early episode Jed tells Elly May that she is the spitting image of her mother. With the arrival of The Beverly Hillbillies, Donna found herself viewed as a sex symbol, which she definitely had some thoughts on. In turn, the show creators tweaked Jethro, giving him some of the truly painfully dumb lines. 1? Its not his fault he boasts a 6th-grade education and thinks hes a genius. Born Maximilian Adalbert Baer, Jr. on December 4, 1937 in Oakland, California, hes the son of boxing champion Max Baer. Getting the part, she related in 1972, wasnt easy. Like the other Clampetts, she is known to take things literally, having thought Mrs. Drysdale had turned herself into a bird using black magic (astrology) and mistook an escaped kangaroo for a giant jackrabbit (but failed to convince anyone of its existence). Irene always seemed to have confidence in herself as a person and performer. Imogene Coca appeared as Grannys mother (Irene Ryan having died) and Ray Young replaced Max Baer, Jr. as Jethro. MGM signed the duo to a contract in 1935 and they made the film Broadway Melody of 1936 (released in 1935), but an undisclosed contractual issue led Vilma to drop out of the business spending most of her life running her own dance studio. From there came the idea of doing the reverse. Part of the whole draw behind Beverly Hillbillies was the extreme contrasts between the Clampetts and their community. She was married to Charles M. Dacus from 1951 to 1961. [24] A limited number of episodes from the earlier portions of the series run have turned up in the public domain and as such are seen occasionally on many smaller networks such as Retro TV and MyFamily TV. Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming, What to Watch in March: 21 Notable TV Shows & Streaming Movies, Fall TV Preview: A Guide to New & Returning Broadcast Shows. It is revealed in the first series that Granny's clan, the Moses, feuded with the Bodkins and drove them from Napoleon, Tennessee. She also joined the United States Naval Reserve, ranking as a Lieutenant until she was Honorably discharged in 1946. Critter-loving Elly May was still in California with her animals, but Jed was back home in the Hills, having lost his fortune, stolen by the now-imprisoned banker Drysdale. The films were usually vehicles for their vaudevillian dialogue, with Irene as the flighty young woman who drives Tim to distraction. Jane Hathaway had become a Department of Energy agent and was seeking Granny's "White Lightnin'" recipe to combat the energy crisis. Perry Botkin , composed many songs for The Beverly Hillbillies, e.g., "Elly Mays Theme". Get in those comments and lets discuss, we wanna hear from you. Maybe ifThe Beverly Hillbillieshad come out in 1958, it would have been a bomb. The show is distributed by CBS Media Ventures, the syndication arm of CBS Television Studios and the CBS network. The six main cast members participated on a 1963 Columbia soundtrack album, which featured original song numbers in character. I wanted to be a lawyer and here I am acting. She accompanied Bob Hope on his famous military tours and she was known as "the gal who makes Bob Hope laugh." While of course, the Clampetts were the stars of the show, their mansion sometimes felt like a character of its own. In 1981, CBS aired the reunion movie Return of the Beverly Hillbillies, which only brought back Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas and Nancy Kulp. Watch the first episode of the television comedy The Beverly Hillbillies, This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Beverly-Hillbillies, Archive of American Television - The Beverly Hillbillies. So, what convinced John Wayne to visit California? RELATED: The Beverly Hillbillies Cast Then And Now 2021. No one is neurotic, we solve no world problems and theres no message about anything. She was nominated for two Emmy Awards for her portrayal. Following the series, Donna dabbled in real estate, but spent much of her time performing as a gospel singer that was part of church groups, youth groups and colleges around the country. The Beverly Hillbillies was next. I like him and I likeBeverly Hillbilliesand I think that even if I have the chance to do other things, I could play Jed for as long as it is palatable to the public.. I got out of that fast. Unfortunately, 10 days in he had to drop out due to an allergic reaction to the aluminum dust that was part of the makeup. You know a Beverly Hills sunset is almost as pretty as one in the Ozarks. Botkin's upbeat tune from Murder by Contract, played during scenes of sunny LA, signaled scenes at the Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills. Beyond the glade and over the fields, in a Beverly Hills mansion, you can hear the faint sound of a banjo and gunfire followed by the bay of coon hounds in the distance as we enter the simpler life of the Clampetts. The shows ratings were off the charts. And believe it or not, all of that began with a small role on the classic family comedy The Beverly Hillbillies.. It even has a forward by Max Baer, Jethro himself, as a little informal seal of approval. Her first appearance, however, came on a 1963 episode titled Elly Starts to School. She played a one-off character named Mary. In a very early episode Jed tells Elly May that she is the spitting image of her mother. Unfortunately, she lost this race but would go on to educate others with her acting wisdom and was still acting until her death in February 1991 from cancer at the age of 69. As a result, these episodes have been released on home video and DVD on many low-budget labels and shown on low-power television stations and low-budget networks in 16-mm prints. Mattel's Doll Controversy Reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatchin 1963, Six months ago, Max Baer, Jr. was broke and literally going hungry. He turned to television in 1949 and appeared on an episode of The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre, followed by more anthology and guest star appearances. Sharon was terrific and I support her for a star on Hollywood Boulevard, said Baer, per the website. Now, this is a story all about how some hillbillies lives turned upside down wait, wrong series. Anyone who's ever seen one of the Warner Bros. "Hippity Hopper" cartoons will be able to guess what happens next. She has one child. Character roles in movies and TV shows started coming his way and he appeared in four Broadway plays between 1944 and 1954. : Movies: Buddy Ebsen has warm words for Jim Varney's rendition of the Clampett patriarch and for Penelope Spheeris' take on the old series", "On second thought: Max Baer's son gets movie pact", "Ex-boxer's son: Video actor aims to write, direct", "Max Baer Jr. On Donna Douglas: 'She Was Elly May Until The Day She Died' RumorFix", "The 100 Greatest TV episodes of all time", "Ralph Foster Museum: Beverly Hillbillies Car", Quotation taken from amazon.com preview of book, "Paul Henning Archive Interview Part 8 of 8", "Court Rules C.B.S. [31] The comic ran for 18 issues, ending in August 1967.[32]. Ray Bolger must have been a really good salesman, because pretty quick I was either promoted or demoted to the Tin Man. He had one quart of milk to sustain him for four days. She apparently was huge for the brand, if accidental. For both the Clampetts, but even more so for their new neighbors. Fifty-five episodes of the series are in the public domain (all 36 season-one episodes and 19 season-two episodes), because Orion Television, successor to Filmways, neglected to renew their copyrights. bachelor's degree in business administration, most-watched half-hour episode of a sitcom, "Worldwide, TV programs are a two-way street (page 20)", "Hollywood To Make Movie Of Old 'Beverly Hillbillies', "What Does Pa Say 'Bout 'Hillbillies'? After Viacom merged with CBS in 1999, Paramount Home Entertainment (the video division of Paramount Pictures, which was acquired by Viacom in 1994) took over the video rights. She died on April 26, 1973 at the age of 70. Getting the part, she related in 1972, wasnt easy. The head of the household and the very man who would happen upon their oily ticket to fortune. Before his death, Paul Henning, whose estate now holds the original film elements to the public domain episodes, authorized MPI Home Video to release the best of the first two seasons on DVD, the first "ultimate collection" of which was released in the fall of 2005. Season 2. In the future, I hope to grow through a gamut of parts right up to grand duchess roles.. Supposedly, one exec even said Donna Douglas alone did more for the sale of jeans in one year than a century of cowboys had before her. Having been filmed a mere decade after the final episode of the original series, viewer consensus was that the series' original spirit was lost to the film on many fronts, chief of which being the deaths of Ryan and Bailey and Baer's absence, which left only three of the six original cast members available to reprise their respective roles. The Beverly Hillbillies theme song is formally called The Ballad of Jed Clampett and recruited the Foggy Mountain Boys, a country-bluegrass group founded by Flatt and Scruggs, with Jerry Scoggins singing Jeds tale. Im not belittling the power sex has in the making of a star, she shared with the New YorkDaily Newsin 1963, but I hope my career will have a wider horizon which would include the kind of quality parts played by Ingrid Bergman and Deborah Kerr as well as those played by Brigitte Bardot and the late Marilyn Monroe. It was the first time I had to close a script from laughing. Since Granny had gone on to "her re-ward", it was up to Granny's centenarian "Maw" (Imogene Coca) to divulge the secret brew's ingredients. Its like I have gone to heaven. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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