Really interesting. I noticed in the notes from the Springer show that they drove Max Baer all the way up from L.A. to San Francisco instead flying him up. I wonder if he requested that because that's a long drive but a short flight.
I had the privledge of driving Donna Douglas and her agent(?) at the Sheraton hotel on Harbor Island San Diego in the early 90's She was very sweet and kind i remember
My mom was very dear friends with George Barris and his lovely wife and kids (taught the kids piano lessons) who I believe Kustomized some cars for Max. Every event that George would have, at his shop or at the Petersen Museum, Max was there! I will never forget his extremely dyed black hair and mustache at that point and he always made sure to have a pretty lady on each arm. Quite the ladies man,I believe. 😂❤ thanks so much for sharing this, Scott.
Loved The Beverly Hillbillies ❤!!! The Story Of "Granny" Taking The Role Is Very Interesting. We Grew Up In The Best Of Times With The Best Shows On TV ❤!!!
I've been catching up on your videos this week. I really enjoyed this one. I love all of the old photos. I can see why meeting the Hillbillies was so special for you. It would have been for me too!
I used to watch Jerry Springer every night anchoring the local news on WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. He was also the mayor of Cincinnati sometime before that. I also had the pleasure of meeting Ellie May (Donna Douglas) in Nashville once at the annual National religious Broadcasters Convention. She was a very kind Christian lady.
Great video Scott and amazing photos and memories! I used to watch the Hillbillies as a kid in 80s England. I recently watched Macon County Line from 1974 which was produced and written by Max Baer jr. and really loved it. Highly recommended.
I grew up watching the Beverly hillbillies. Max Baer was always my favorite. Since I was a kid I knew that he had the same birthday as I did. I always thought it would be cool to meet him and tell him about our birthday though I know that's not very interesting probably.😊
When I was in high school I was across the street one morning at the Santa Monica Courthouse and I passed by Max in the hallway. All I remember is that he had really pointy shoes and smelled good.
As a child I watched Jethro eat cereal out of a mixing bowl that resembled one my mother had. From then on I did the same whilst seated on the floor in front of the TV on Saturday mornings. Thank you for prompting the question to Mr Baer about Ms Tate...
Horse thing! You're hilarious! And a meat grinder - almost. Just goes to show that coffee was so important in those Ozarklands. Loved this trip to the inside of the Beverly Hillbillies. I took that show for granted, more fool me.
Very cool stories we’ve never heard before. I remember someone said you never want to ask Donna Douglas about Elvis. She has admitted to and denied at various times to have had a relationship with him during their time filming together and does not like to discuss him.
How cool for you! I loved all those shows and cartoons from the 60's! I lived for saturday morning cartoons! I also had to watch tv shows that my Dad liked...Combat, Ben Casey, Gunsmoke. Those were the days, tucked in safely at home watching great, fun tv.
Wow, Scott.You were very easy on the eyes back in your heyday! Not that you're not now....ummm....now you are what we call "distinguished". I am old enough to know that catchphrase! Love your videos.
Great content, as always...& stellar "then & now" footage! Absolutely loved this, Scott. Your enthusiasm over your experience with the Hillbillies (& Springer!) was so infectious. Appreciate the Huckleberry Hound reference; my sweet dad called my brother that for some reason lost to history & my bro would call Information & ask for the number of Huckleberry Hound while maintaining a dry tone for the length of the call. ✌️♥️📺
Jerry Springer was a Chicago Icon. I went to his tapings a few times in his hey day of crazy. It may have looked out of control on TV, but it was a very controlled setting. Jerry would chat with everyone between takes and was very kind and gracious to everyone. He always, at the end, took time to shake everyone's hand as they left the studio. I went to a few tapings of Oprah as well. For her warmth on screen, there was none of it in the studio. She talked to Noone but staff or guests, and you were hustled out directly after taping, no hand shaking or kind words. 😂😂😂
This all sounds right to me. I never got the hang of Oprah (though I thought she was spectacular in THE COLOR PURPLE)...& Springer (rest in peace) always struck me as endearing & likeable.
I grew up watching that show. It was really interesting to hear about your interactions with each actor. Loved seeing the old truck...glad it still exists.
I was going to mention that. It wasn't just some wild pipe dream either, he had detailed plans for the hotel/casino and there was even a website describing what features it was going to have. I remember he wanted it to feature a huge oil geyser type of structure that would periodically shoot flames hundreds of feet into the air. He'd planned for it to be in Reno and he got as far as either buying the land or attempting to buy the land, but it was a massive endeavor and unfortunately never came to fruition.
As aways.... Awesome content. What star struck me about this video is you were there at the tapping in the audience. Wow, I remember that show/ episode. And have watched it since. Actually its the only Jerry Springer show i liked. I live in Pasadena.... and have gone to many of the good show tappings from back in the day BTW, I miss your museum on Santa Monica Blvd.
Thanks again Scott for taking us along. Loved the Beverly Hillibillies. Was trying to read what was on the side of the truck, but could not make it out. Wishing you the best of everything.
I can see you had a wonderful time!! Very cool story, and I'm so glad that you were able to experience that! The ultimate meet, greet, and signing!! I noticed at the bottom of the book it said Viva The Hillbillies! Your experience makes me say Viva America!!🇺🇲📺
@@DearlyDepartedTours yes been there several times to see it I live 4 hours north of Branson and vacationed there many many times. I saw you was there and made a video about Andy Williams that’s why when I seen this about the Beverly Hillbillies I had to comment.
I don't know why, but I was thinking about Max Baer the other day & now a video with him...strange! I love the fact that you got this opportunity, I can definitely understand how this is one of your favorite life moments!! Thank you for shaning with us, Scott!!! 👍👍
I had a grandmother that was just like Granny in everyway - except she got her booze from the store, not the still.. just as feisty and excitable tho.. lol she also had that "down home" mentality. lol
Max Baer is a national treasure. He also played Jethro’s twin sister, the delicate Jethrine Bodine, in eleven episodes. She was voiced by Linda Kaye Henning. The b&w episodes were the best.
Thanks for this video I was a big beverly hillbilly fan in fact in some of the first ones Ellie Mae was taken shopping for a bra and she said it was a double barrel slingshot that was about the time when I needed my first bra and my mom brought it in and told me she had bought me a double barreled slingshot.I thought you might like that story.Sherry
Another cool, informative episode from you, Scott! You are such an excellent and respectful storyteller, and your presentations are done so well with the add-ins of other clips, pictures etc that you include. And, if I may say so, you are even better-looking now than back then! You'll have to tell us your secret sometime. :)
This was my absolute favourite show as a kid as was my whole family I actually have all the dvds we would sit around with our TV dinners which was the thing back then so many great memories thank you so much Scott 😊
Petty Coat Junction was bassed out of Eldon Missouri. I work in Eldon. But there is nothing in Eldon anywhere that says so. But if you search the internet about it you'll find it, but not in Eldon.
I've got a picture of another one of the cars that were used on the show just like this one from Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg. It has a mechanical Granny in the rocking chair holding a fake shock gun 😂
I remember the guy who played mr.Drysdale fell on hard times and was upset that Buddy never asked him to be on Barbary Jones to help. It was an Enquirer story so I guess taking it with a grain of salt.
Paul Henning liked to put references to real places in Missouri & people, that he knew growing up around Independence, MO, in his TV shows, in fact there really were people with the last names of Clampett, Drysdale & Bodine that lived in & around that area. Some places in Missouri that were name dropped in various episodes of the Beverly Hillbillies included communities & villages like Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Buckner, Sibley, Ripley & Joplin, as well as names of Missouri counties like Clay, Stone & Taney. I've been to that museum, over 10 years ago, with some of my family & we had our picture taken with us in the car. Also, I've ordered myself a copy of that Beverly Hillbillies book off of eBay.
I could literally listen to you all day long. I love these videos. I know you are very busy, but i wish they were way longer!! Keep up the great work Scott!! Happy Halloween!!
I love watching the new views climb. Another amazing video. It "blows my mind" that you were actually able to meet all these greats of 60's television :)
Just when I think Scott has done it all to amaze, he whips out another one lol. How would you like to hang out with him for a week or two touring the LA area?
This video is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I enjoyed it more during reruns as I did not understand the humor as an eight year old.
I absolutely ADORE The Beverly Hillbillies!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video! I really do appreciate you and the awesome things you share!! Thank you soo much!! Big ol hugs and love from MamaJane in South Carolina
Scott, Thanks for sharing this great story. I am a big Berverly Hillbillies fan and would have loved to meet them! It's sad that Max is the only one of the cast still alive. Too bad what they did to the truck. They should have kept it in its original form from the show. What was the purpose of adding the spare tire, taking off the windshield frame, and loading all the baskets, barrels, and other junk on it? That's not how it ever looked on the show.
What a great Vlog, Scott! Thank you for sharing this with us. I never knew until now where the opening scene of the show was filmed. It was fun to see the original truck, too.
Really interesting. I noticed in the notes from the Springer show that they drove Max Baer all the way up from L.A. to San Francisco instead flying him up. I wonder if he requested that because that's a long drive but a short flight.
I had the privledge of driving Donna Douglas and her agent(?) at the Sheraton hotel on Harbor Island San Diego in the early 90's She was very sweet and kind i remember
I'm 67 and watched this show endlessly. I can't thank you enough for this video. 😊
The Beverly hillbillies is still my favorite show.
I love this channel!!!
Keep the "golden Years of Hollywood" alive, Scott Michaels!!!
My mom was very dear friends with George Barris and his lovely wife and kids (taught the kids piano lessons) who I believe Kustomized some cars for Max. Every event that George would have, at his shop or at the Petersen Museum, Max was there! I will never forget his extremely dyed black hair and mustache at that point and he always made sure to have a pretty lady on each arm. Quite the ladies man,I believe. 😂❤ thanks so much for sharing this, Scott.
Did you ever meet Ed "Big Daddy" Roth ? He was also on the Hollywood scene back then.
This is my neighbor:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Franco
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Oh wow! His vintage shirts go for a FORTUNE . @@DearlyDepartedTours
I always had to do a double take to tell him from Wayne Newton when they both had that black hair and mustache LOL
Loved The Beverly Hillbillies ❤!!! The Story Of "Granny" Taking The Role Is Very Interesting. We Grew Up In The Best Of Times With The Best Shows On TV ❤!!!
I managed a newsstand in Van Nuys in the 80s, and Max was a semi regular customer, I found Max to be very nice.
Great video! The amazingly funny Irene Ryan was truly missed. Nobody could steal a scene if she was in frame. I hope she knew that. ❤️
Man those episodes with Sonny Drysdale used to kill me 😂😂😂. Elly May would flip him and he would get up running home yelling MOTHER!!!
I've been catching up on your videos this week. I really enjoyed this one. I love all of the old photos. I can see why meeting the Hillbillies was so special for you. It would have been for me too!
Funny running into you on this channel Steve! I am also a subscriber to your channel too!
I used to watch Jerry Springer every night anchoring the local news on WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. He was also the mayor of Cincinnati sometime before that. I also had the pleasure of meeting Ellie May (Donna Douglas) in Nashville once at the annual National religious Broadcasters Convention. She was a very kind Christian lady.
Loved this.. Jethro/Max Baer adoration society member here..
Great video Scott and amazing photos and memories!
I used to watch the Hillbillies as a kid in 80s England.
I recently watched Macon County Line from 1974 which was produced and written by Max Baer jr. and really loved it. Highly recommended.
Thank you!
I grew up watching the Beverly hillbillies. Max Baer was always my favorite. Since I was a kid I knew that he had the same birthday as I did. I always thought it would be cool to meet him and tell him about our birthday though I know that's not very interesting probably.😊
Thank you for sharing your time with the actors of the show, Brings back great memories.
This was great. Thank you so much.
I loved when Jed said “hoo wee doggy” and the cee-ment pond.
Max Baer was a bodyguard for a leading mobsters before he became famous.
When I was in high school I was across the street one morning at the Santa Monica Courthouse and I passed by Max in the hallway. All I remember is that he had really pointy shoes and smelled good.
As a child I watched Jethro eat cereal out of a mixing bowl that resembled one my mother had. From then on I did the same whilst seated on the floor in front of the TV on Saturday mornings.
Thank you for prompting the question to Mr Baer about Ms Tate...
You are my favorite covering Hollywood history . Cool story too .
Sharon Tate was an assistant to Mr. Drysdale wearing a black wig. It was her first acting job.
Horse thing! You're hilarious! And a meat grinder - almost. Just goes to show that coffee was so important in those Ozarklands. Loved this trip to the inside of the Beverly Hillbillies. I took that show for granted, more fool me.
Thank you for sharing this amazing story with us. I loved seeing the Beverly Hillbillies car and alll the great photos!
I accidentally found the Hillbillies mansion in Bel-Air, CA in 1985 ( When you could still see it from the street).
Very cool stories we’ve never heard before. I remember someone said you never want to ask Donna Douglas about Elvis. She has admitted to and denied at various times to have had a relationship with him during their time filming together and does not like to discuss him.
I think Donna had some sort of "break-down" because of her thing with Elvis.
@@DearlyDepartedTours Yes the look on her face when someone mentioned him was telling.
How cool for you! I loved all those shows and cartoons from the 60's! I lived for saturday morning cartoons! I also had to watch tv shows that my Dad liked...Combat, Ben Casey, Gunsmoke. Those were the days, tucked in safely at home watching great, fun tv.
Nancy Kulp is buried about four blocks from my house. Remember talking to her during her political run.
Can't believe how small the truck looks! Donna seems like a sweetheart! Keep up the good work!
Great piece, I watch the BH every night on Pluto along with Green Acres and many more 60’s sitcoms and it's free.
Wow, Scott.You were very easy on the eyes back in your heyday! Not that you're not now....ummm....now you are what we call "distinguished". I am old enough to know that catchphrase! Love your videos.
age is an ugly thing.
This was great .❤❤
These shows were so magical to me as a kid. I am so lucky to grow up in the 80s. Thanks Scott for showing some of behind the curtains.
That truck is very "Grapes of wrathy "
Great content, as always...& stellar "then & now" footage! Absolutely loved this, Scott. Your enthusiasm over your experience with the Hillbillies (& Springer!) was so infectious.
Appreciate the Huckleberry Hound reference; my sweet dad called my brother that for some reason lost to history & my bro would call Information & ask for the number of Huckleberry Hound while maintaining a dry tone for the length of the call. ✌️♥️📺
I love that you added you weren’t ON Jerry Springer, just enjoying it! Lol
Jerry Springer was a Chicago Icon. I went to his tapings a few times in his hey day of crazy. It may have looked out of control on TV, but it was a very controlled setting. Jerry would chat with everyone between takes and was very kind and gracious to everyone. He always, at the end, took time to shake everyone's hand as they left the studio.
I went to a few tapings of Oprah as well. For her warmth on screen, there was none of it in the studio. She talked to Noone but staff or guests, and you were hustled out directly after taping, no hand shaking or kind words. 😂😂😂
This all sounds right to me. I never got the hang of Oprah (though I thought she was spectacular in THE COLOR PURPLE)...& Springer (rest in peace) always struck me as endearing & likeable.
I grew up watching that show. It was really interesting to hear about your interactions with each actor. Loved seeing the old truck...glad it still exists.
We loved the show growing up. We need more TV like this.
I agree 💯%
Max is pretty successful and one thing he wanted to do was open a Hotel Casino themed after The Beverly Hillbillies but it just never happened.
I was going to mention that. It wasn't just some wild pipe dream either, he had detailed plans for the hotel/casino and there was even a website describing what features it was going to have. I remember he wanted it to feature a huge oil geyser type of structure that would periodically shoot flames hundreds of feet into the air. He'd planned for it to be in Reno and he got as far as either buying the land or attempting to buy the land, but it was a massive endeavor and unfortunately never came to fruition.
Always a joy. Thank you.
As aways.... Awesome content. What star struck me about this video is you were there at the tapping in the audience. Wow, I remember that show/ episode. And have watched it since. Actually its the only Jerry Springer show i liked. I live in Pasadena.... and have gone to many of the good show tappings from back in the day BTW, I miss your museum on Santa Monica Blvd.
Thanks again Scott for taking us along. Loved the Beverly Hillibillies. Was trying to read what was on the side of the truck, but could not make it out. Wishing you the best of everything.
How cool, I'm glad you got the opportunity to do that 😊
I can see you had a wonderful time!! Very cool story, and I'm so glad that you were able to experience that! The ultimate meet, greet, and signing!! I noticed at the bottom of the book it said Viva The Hillbillies! Your experience makes me say Viva America!!🇺🇲📺
The truck from the Beverly Hillbillies is atThe school of the Ozarks in Branson Missouri. They have a museum there at that’s where it’s displayed.
You're kidding. I had no idea.
@@DearlyDepartedTours yes been there several times to see it I live 4 hours north of Branson and vacationed there many many times. I saw you was there and made a video about Andy Williams that’s why when I seen this about the Beverly Hillbillies I had to comment.
I don't know why, but I was thinking about Max Baer the other day & now a video with him...strange!
I love the fact that you got this opportunity, I can definitely understand how this is one of your favorite life moments!!
Thank you for shaning with us, Scott!!!
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I had a grandmother that was just like Granny in everyway - except she got her booze from the store, not the still.. just as feisty and excitable tho.. lol she also had that "down home" mentality. lol
I enjoy every one of your videos.
You never cease to amaze me Scott!!! One hit video after another. For that purpose, I thank you😊
Such a handsome young lad you were!! Still are😉
It always makes my day when you upload a new video.
Me too! I love all of Scott's stories and historical knowledge. It always makes my day when he posts! ❤❤❤
Wow Scott so cool! The BH was my favorite show growing up. Enjoyed watching this I"m JEALOUS
The Beverly Hillbillies is one of my all-time favorite shows. I would love to have been able to meet them.
Great video thanks for sharing.
They filmed a few episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies at Silver Dollar City in Branson, as well. Another fine video, Scott.
Great story as usual Scott…
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Incredibly interesting video! I fondly remember watching the hillbillies when I was a child.
One of my favorite shows growing up. I have videos of many episodes. I loved Sonny Drysdale❤️
Some great Hillbilly memories Scott thank you for sharing.
Great video! I absolutely loved watching The Beverly Hillbillies as a kid and still do from time to time
Grew up on BH so nice to see car details. Good stuff!🌟✌
Max Baer is a national treasure. He also played Jethro’s twin sister, the delicate Jethrine Bodine, in eleven episodes. She was voiced by Linda Kaye Henning. The b&w episodes were the best.
Delicate? LOL! Max made one ugly woman but hysterically funny.
Yes it was very very enjoyable thank you.
I was expecting you to talk about how Donna freaks when Elvis is mentioned. 🤭
Thanks for this video I was a big beverly hillbilly fan in fact in some of the first ones Ellie Mae was taken shopping for a bra and she said it was a double barrel slingshot that was about the time when I needed my first bra and my mom brought it in and told me she had bought me a double barreled slingshot.I thought you might like that story.Sherry
Great vlog Scott.
Another cool, informative episode from you, Scott! You are such an excellent and respectful storyteller, and your presentations are done so well with the add-ins of other clips, pictures etc that you include.
And, if I may say so, you are even better-looking now than back then! You'll have to tell us your secret sometime. :)
This was my absolute favourite show as a kid as was my whole family I actually have all the dvds we would sit around with our TV dinners which was the thing back then so many great memories thank you so much Scott 😊
How nice…. Thanks for sharing!
Great story. Thank you.
ANOTHER Wonderful video !!! Thank u !
Fascinating video love seeing old studio lots
Love story time & show n' tell❤
Petty Coat Junction was bassed out of Eldon Missouri. I work in Eldon. But there is nothing in Eldon anywhere that says so. But if you search the internet about it you'll find it, but not in Eldon.
I've got a picture of another one of the cars that were used on the show just like this one from Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg. It has a mechanical Granny in the rocking chair holding a fake shock gun 😂
Thanks for sharing 👍
I remember the guy who played mr.Drysdale fell on hard times and was upset that Buddy never asked him to be on Barbary Jones to help. It was an Enquirer story so I guess taking it with a grain of salt.
Another fun watch, thanks for sharing.
You always have a great perspective 😊
This was Super Awesome! Thank you kindly for sharing this. 😊
Paul Henning liked to put references to real places in Missouri & people, that he knew growing up around Independence, MO, in his TV shows, in fact there really were people with the last names of Clampett, Drysdale & Bodine that lived in & around that area.
Some places in Missouri that were name dropped in various episodes of the Beverly Hillbillies included communities & villages like Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Buckner, Sibley, Ripley & Joplin, as well as names of Missouri counties like Clay, Stone & Taney.
I've been to that museum, over 10 years ago, with some of my family & we had our picture taken with us in the car.
Also, I've ordered myself a copy of that Beverly Hillbillies book off of eBay.
I could literally listen to you all day long. I love these videos. I know you are very busy, but i wish they were way longer!! Keep up the great work Scott!! Happy Halloween!!
I love watching the new views climb. Another amazing video. It "blows my mind" that you were actually able to meet all these greats of 60's television :)
Scott has lived an extraordinary life! He has the luck of the Irish in meeting very intriguing people! I'd pay to have some of his luck! 😊😊😊
Just when I think Scott has done it all to amaze, he whips out another one lol. How would you like to hang out with him for a week or two touring the LA area?
Great video! Love your stories and thank you for sharing!
These are amazing. I love the sense of community with others that grew up with all this.
Thanks for sharing this Scott. Max Baer was always my Fav actor on the show...glad you met them.
Very Interesting Blog! Loved the Beverly Hillbillies!
This video is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I enjoyed it more during reruns as I did not understand the humor as an eight year old.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely ADORE The Beverly Hillbillies!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video! I really do appreciate you and the awesome things you share!! Thank you soo much!! Big ol hugs and love from MamaJane in South Carolina
Mr. Scott, thank you sharing these memories! Your videos are superb.
I’m still trying to unsee that Purple Demon from one of your past videos!
Thanks for sharing your memories Scott
What a great time and memory for you 😊
Look at the young handsome Scott, wow!
I love Donna from the Franky and Johnny movie with Elvis Presley. This was really cool and interesting ❤
Scott, Thanks for sharing this great story. I am a big Berverly Hillbillies fan and would have loved to meet them! It's sad that Max is the only one of the cast still alive. Too bad what they did to the truck. They should have kept it in its original form from the show. What was the purpose of adding the spare tire, taking off the windshield frame, and loading all the baskets, barrels, and other junk on it? That's not how it ever looked on the show.
I agree. I wish they had it set up as the Double Knot Spy Car including the ejector seat and the upside down bullet proof wash tub
Scott, you looked very handsome in your pictures! That had to be exciting for sure 😄🎉
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What a great Vlog, Scott! Thank you for sharing this with us. I never knew until now where the opening scene of the show was filmed. It was fun to see the original truck, too.
Fascinating. Another great show!