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Household Chores Helper “The Gorilla” (1966)

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Green Acres is an American television absurdist sitcom starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York City to a country farm. Produced by Filmways as a sister show to Petticoat Junction, the series was first broadcast on CBS, from September 15, 1965, to April 27, 1971.

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52 years ago today, March 23, 1971, the final episode of The Beverly Hillbillies aired. It originally broadcast for nine seasons on CBS from September 26, 1962 to March 23, 1971, starring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer, Jr.

The series is about a poor backwoods family transplanted to Beverly Hills, California, after striking oil on their land. A Filmways production created by writer Paul Henning, it is the first in a genre of "fish out of water" television shows, and was followed by other Henning-inspired country-cousin series on CBS. In 1963, Henning introduced Petticoat Junction, and in 1965 he reversed the rags-to-riches model for Green Acres. Panned by many entertainment critics in its time, it quickly became a huge ratings success for most of its nine-year run on CBS.

The Beverly Hillbillies ranked among the top twenty most watched programs on television for eight of its nine seasons, twice ranking as the number one series of the year, with a number of episodes that remain among the most watched television episodes of all time. It accumulated seven Emmy nominations during its run. The series remains in syndication on MeTV, and its ongoing popularity spawned a 1993 film remake by 20th Century Fox.

In 1997, the episode "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood" was ranked #62 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

The Beverly Hillbillies was one of the very few network situation comedies to feature multi-episode story arcs and was among the earliest farce comedy series on American television.

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The Beverly Hillbillies, 1962 (serial) Episode 7

The Beverly Hillbillies is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. The show had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor backwoods family from the Ozarks region who move to posh Beverly Hills, California after striking oil on their land. The show was produced by Filmways and was created…

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Question:

Can you provide complete information about The Beverly Hillbillies, including details about the actors, screenwriters, producers, film studio, spin-offs, remakes, copyright ownership, and its legacy?

Here is the Wikipedia page link for The Beverly Hillbillies: The Beverly Hillbillies. - (click on the blue link)

ChatGPT Answer:

The copyright to The Beverly Hillbillies is owned by the entities that control the rights to the show, which, as of now, is primarily CBS Studios, a subsidiary of Paramount Global. The show originally aired on CBS from 1962 to 1971, and its distribution rights have likely changed hands over time, but CBS Studios currently holds the rights to the television series.

As for whether it was based on a book, The Beverly Hillbillies was not directly adapted from a book. It was created by Paul Henning, who came up with the idea of a rural family striking it rich and moving to the upscale neighborhood of Beverly Hills. However, Henning had previously created another popular rural-themed show, Petticoat Junction, which is part of a broader "rural comedy" genre popular in the 1960s. There were no direct literary sources or books that The Beverly Hillbillies was based on, although the show's setting and characters were inspired by rural and "hillbilly" stereotypes, which were a part of American popular culture at the time.

The Beverly Hillbillies: Complete Information

Overview:

The Beverly Hillbillies is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 26, 1962, to March 23, 1971. The show, created by Paul Henning, was one of the most popular television programs in the 1960s and became an iconic example of the genre of "fish-out-of-water" comedy, where rural characters move to a more urban, sophisticated setting.

Premise:

The series follows the Clampett family, who strike it rich when they discover oil on their land in the hills of rural Appalachia. They move to Beverly Hills, California, and encounter a variety of humorous situations as they try to fit into the high-society life of their new neighbors. The family, however, remains true to their simple, country roots despite their newfound wealth.

Main Cast:

Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett: The patriarch of the family, a simple, kind-hearted man who strikes it rich when oil is discovered on his land.

Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett: Jed's beautiful and strong-willed daughter who loves animals and is often the most "wild" of the family members.

Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine: Jed's dim-witted but good-hearted nephew who dreams of becoming a big shot in Hollywood.

Nancy Kulp as Miss Jane Hathaway: The Clampetts' sophisticated and loyal banker, who tries to manage the family's wealth in a way that is acceptable to high society.

Raymond Bailey as Mr. Drysdale: The head of the Beverly Hills Bank, who becomes increasingly frustrated with the Clampetts' lack of social awareness and their unconventional ways of handling money.

Screenwriters and Producers:

Creator and Writer: Paul Henning, who created the show and wrote many of the episodes. Henning also created other famous TV shows like Petticoat Junction and Green Acres, all of which revolved around rural life.

Producers:

Paul Henning (again, the main producer of the show)

David P. Harmon served as a producer and director on several episodes.

Film Studio and Production Companies:

Film Studio: The show was produced by Filmways, a production company that was active in television and film production during the 1960s and 1970s. It was later known as Orion Pictures after a merger.

Original Network: CBS, where the show enjoyed a successful run for nine seasons.

Episodes and Seasons:

The Beverly Hillbillies ran for 9 seasons with 274 episodes. It was hugely popular, especially in its early seasons, where it was one of the most-watched shows in America. The show’s simple humor and the contrast between the Clampetts' backwoods ways and the sophistication of Beverly Hills made it a cultural phenomenon.

Spin-offs and Remakes:

Spin-offs:

Petticoat Junction: Created by Paul Henning, this series was set in the same universe as The Beverly Hillbillies and featured the same rural, small-town setting, though it followed the lives of a different set of characters.

Green Acres: Another show created by Paul Henning, Green Acres is sometimes seen as a sister series to The Beverly Hillbillies. It had a similar rural theme and was also about a family trying to adjust to urban life.

Remakes:

The Beverly Hillbillies (1993 film): A movie adaptation of the TV series was released in 1993, starring Jim Varney as Jed Clampett, Dolly Parton as the character of the banker's secretary, and Erika Eleniak as Elly May. The film was a comedic update to the original series' premise and was aimed at a new generation of viewers.

There have been various other attempts at reviving the series in different forms (including as a potential remake or new TV adaptation), though none of them reached the level of success of the original show.

Cultural Impact and Legacy:

The show became a defining part of 1960s American television and continues to be a beloved classic. Its blend of rural humor, slapstick comedy, and fish-out-of-water situations has kept it relevant to fans of retro TV.

The Beverly Hillbillies' influence extends beyond television and into American pop culture, with the show's theme song "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" becoming iconic. The show has been referenced in films, TV shows, and even commercials.

Copyright Ownership:

The copyright to The Beverly Hillbillies is owned by CBS (now part of Paramount Global). Paramount owns the rights to the show's original episodes and characters.

The movie rights for the 1993 film remake were likely controlled by Paramount Pictures as well, which holds the distribution rights to the film.

Merchandise and Distribution:

In addition to the show’s television broadcasts, The Beverly Hillbillies has been distributed on DVD and Blu-ray, and it is available for streaming through various platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+.

Trivia and Fun Facts:

The Beverly Hillbillies had a notable influence on American television’s portrayal of rural life, and it paved the way for other rural-based sitcoms.

The show's theme song, "The Ballad of Jed Clampett," was sung by Flatt and Scruggs, and it became one of the most memorable TV theme songs in history.

The series made a huge impact on the 1960s cultural landscape, capturing the imaginations of viewers with its absurd premise, relatable characters, and humorous social commentary.

This comprehensive overview touches on the major actors, producers, screenwriters, the film studio behind the production, spin-offs, and the legacy of The Beverly Hillbillies. The copyright for the series is held by CBS, which is now part of Paramount Global.

Here is the Trailer: The Beverly Hillbillies Trailer 1993

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Bad movie I have The Addams Family: Relatively Freaky Season one vol. one 1964

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Rhodes Productions - A Filmways Company

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A Filmways Television Presentation - 1961.

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18 de Setiembre en #1964 Se cumple 55 años se emitió el primer episodio de #TheAddamsFamily (Los Locos Addams), fue una serie de televisión estadounidense, de comedia infantil y fantasía, que se emitió por la red de televisión ABC desde 1964 hasta #1966. La serie estuvo basada en las caricaturas que Charles Addams había publicado en el The New Yorker, y que fueron adaptadas para la televisión por el productor David Levy. Constó de sesenta y cuatro capítulos de treinta minutos de duración, filmados en blanco y negro y emitidos en la cadena ABC, del 18 de septiembre de 1964 al 8 de abril de 1966. Suele ser comparada con su rival de la cadena de televisión CBS, The Munsters. Esta serie fue la primera adaptación de los personajes de The Addams Family en incluir la famosa melodía característica. The #Addams Family fue producida inicialmente por Filmways, Inc. en General Service Studios en Hollywood, California. La compañía que la sucedió, MGM Television, tiene los derechos del programa. #Collage #ProgramaCollage #Cine #Historiadecine #revistacollage #magazine #series #televisión (en Montevideo, Uruguay) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ooavkAxK9/?igshid=lftbzlgtvwzi

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A Filmways Television Presentation: Mr. Ed (1962).

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Gomez Addams (John Astin) is madly in love with his refined wife, Morticia (Carolyn Jones).

The Addams Family is an American macabre/black comedy sitcom based on the characters from Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons. The 30-minute television series was created by David Levy and Donald Saltzman and shot in black-and-white, airing for two seasons on ABC from September 18, 1964, to April 8, 1966, for a total of 64 episodes. The show is also notable for its opening theme, which was composed and sung by Vic Mizzy.

The show was originally produced by head writer Nat Perrin for Filmways, Inc., at General Service Studios in Hollywood, California. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television now owns the rights to the show.

Genre  Sitcom, Comedy horror Created by  David Levy Based on  The Addams Family by Charles Addams Starring  Carolyn Jones John Astin Jackie Coogan Ted Cassidy Blossom Rock Ken Weatherwax Lisa Loring Opening theme  Vic Mizzy Country of origin  United States Original language  English No. of seasons 2 No. of episodes 64 (List of episodes)

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Green-Eyed Gomez - Original airdate: November 6, 1964

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SNL Syndication & Home Video Releases - 1980s

If you enjoy 70s SNL, then this era was made just for you. Syndication was really good for that era of SNL during this decade.  You got 30 minute and 60 minute Best of Saturday Night Live, they were just compilations of the best sketches from that era. Though in some cases, they did run edited one hour versions of SNL episodes.  The heavily edited 30 minute versions were more favored by local stations as they ran shorter.  These were the ones that were eventually picked up by Nick at Nite in 1988 and ran for two years on their schedule (On a side note, that was my first exposure to SNL). 

In 1979, Lorne Michaels launched Broadway Video. The beginnings of this company was mainly in video post-production but NBC partnered up with them to produce compilation specials of SNL to air in prime time (The Best of Saturday Night Live came from this partnership). It should be noted that NBC owns the copyright to SNL. Syndication rights to 1970s SNL were originally acquired by Filmways Television, then Orion, and later on MGM. Everything 1980s and onward were held by Broadway Video.  It does get a bit confusing as to who owns distribution rights around this time period as it bounced around a bit, but nowadays NBC fully owns both the copyright and full syndication rights.

In the 1980s, SNL would find a lot of success on the home video market by producing “Best of” compilations based around cast members and hosts like John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Steve Martin. Also producing “Best Of” compilations on entire seasons too. Mainly, all of their compilations were from 70s SNL though in later years they would branch out to produce more for the late 80s and early 90s. There are so many of these VHS releases put out on the market in the 1980s, a lot of them only released through VHS and never were re-released on any other format, so if you want “The Best of Chevy Chase”, you’ll never see it anywhere except if you can find the VHS version. As mentioned above, some of these issues are due to the fact that distribution rights are pretty mixed up. For some releases throughout the 1980s, you had Warner Home Video and Paramount, I believe Starmaker Entertainment had the rights in the 1990s.  Though, by the time we get to the 2000s era, the majority of the ownership went to Lions Gate.  They actually re-released a couple of the Best Ofs with updated material. Though I’ll get more into Lions Gate and all of that once I get to the 2000s era.

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Petticoat Junction E11, Uncle Joe's Replacement 1963. Greetings to all. Follow us for the best variety of classic films and cartoons. Storyline-When Kate and the girls go into town to pick up the pocket watch they ordered through Drucker's store - the watch being Uncle Joe's birthday present - Kate, in an effort to boost Herby's confidence, he who is working for Sam, inadvertently offers him a job as Assistant Manager at the hotel, with an imminent promotion to Manager. Herby readily accepts. Kate doesn't have the heart not to give him the job, so she decides that she can give him some menial tasks at the hotel under the guise of the important sounding position. However, Uncle Joe believes that Herby's arrival and Kate not wanting him to go into town with her and the girls among other things means that Herby is his professional replacement at the hotel and Kate is setting him out to pasture against his will. Wanting to feel useful while doing something important, Uncle Joe goes in search of a job. He gets one, telling everyone that he is an executive with some large company. Knowing that he's probably earning money in some low level job, Kate comes up with a scheme that will make Uncle Joe's wish to be an executive come true. However, that scheme backfires, which sets in motion a deal between Kate and Sam to bring life in the valley for both Uncle Joe and Herby back into equilibrium.Petticoat Junction is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 1963 to April 1970.[1] The series takes place at the Shady Rest Hotel, which is run by Kate Bradley, her three daughters Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo, and her uncle Joe Carson. The series is one of three interrelated shows about rural characters produced by Paul Henning. Petticoat Junction was created upon the success of Henning's previous rural/urban-themed sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). The success of Petticoat Junction led to a spin-off, Green Acres (1965–1971). Petticoat Junction was produced by Wayfilms (a joint venture of Filmways Television and Pen-Ten Productions).Created by Paul HenningRuth HenningStarring Bea BenaderetEdgar BuchananLinda Kaye HenningJeannine RileyPat WoodellGunilla HuttonLori SaundersMeredith MacRaeSmiley BurnetteJimmy HawkinsCharles LaneRufe DavisFrank CadyMike MinorElna Danelle HubbellJune LockhartJonathan DalyHigginsCountry of origin United StatesNo. of seasons 7No. of episodes 222 (List of episodes)ProductionExecutive producer(s) Jay SommersCharles StewartCamera setup Single-cameraRunning time 25 minutesProduction company(s) Wayfilms, Inc.The CBS Television NetworkDistributor CBS Enterprises(1970-1971)Viacom Enterprises(1971-1994)Paramount Domestic Television(1994-2006)CBS Paramount Domestic Television(2006-2007)CBS Television Distribution(2007-present)ReleaseOriginal network CBSPicture format Black-and-white(1963–65)Color(1965–1970)

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The Beverly Hillbillies, 1962 (serial) Episode 6

The Beverly Hillbillies is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. The show had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor backwoods family from the Ozarks region who move to posh Beverly Hills, California after striking oil on their land. The show was produced by Filmways and was created…

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Having figured out a way to bring a talking horse to television without attracting the ire of Universal Pictures, Arthur Lubin began taking his George Burns produced Mister Ed pilot to the networks. Would they be as optimistic about the show’s viability as he was?

Of course, they would not. Mr. Lubin had put so much effort behind this show that he wasn’t willing to take no for an answer. Taking some of the notes he had received from the networks, he re-cast Wilbur and reshot the pilot with new new actor: Alan Young. This time, he teamed up with Filmways Productions and sought to produce the show in syndication.

A syndicated television show has to be sold town to town, which can be quite a daunting challenge. A network show only has to be sold once - to the television network - which then requires its affiliates to air the show. With no such backing, Filmways had to find enough stations across the country that would be willing to carry the show to make its production worthwhile. Arthur Lubin personally took on this challenge, selling Mister Ed to local stations himself. The gambit worked and Mister Ed premiered in 1961.

The show was a huge success, proving Arthur Lubin correct. The show’s seemingly instant success prompted CBS to make a rare decision- it was picking up Mister Ed’s second season. Most of the time, shows go from network television to syndication. This amazing horse would do the opposite- a huge sign of its initial success.