Donna Douglas

Donna Douglas

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 – January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS's The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. Although Douglas was an active actress in the 1960s, she was still relatively unknown when selected from among 500 young actresses to work alongside veteran actor and dancer Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies. This series ran for nine consecutive seasons, beginning in 1962 and ending in 1971. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer. During the 1966 summer hiatus of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas made her only starring feature film appearance, cast as Frankie in Fred de Cordova's Frankie and Johnny (1966) alongside Elvis Presley. The film proved popular but it did little to advance Douglas' big-screen career. With the 1973 death of Hillbillies co-star Irene Ryan, and Max Baer Jr.'s refusal to participate, Douglas joined Nancy Kulp and Buddy Ebsen in 1981 as the only original cast members to appear in the reunion movie, Return of the Beverly Hillbillies. Douglas was a guest star on a number of other television programs and the subject of paper dolls, dolls, coloring books, and various toys during the height of the show's popularity. In a 2003 interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict", she summed up her views on the role: "Elly May was like a slice out of my life. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. Even to this day it's shown every day somewhere. But, as with any abilities, she may open a door for you, but you have to have substance or integrity to advance you through that door." In 1992, Douglas and Baer attended Buddy Ebsen's 84th birthday celebration in Beverly Hills, California. In 1993, Douglas, Ebsen, and Baer reunited on The Jerry Springer Show, and for a final time in a CBS-TV television special, The Legend of The Beverly Hillbillies. In December 2010, Mattel released a new collection of three Barbies called the Classic TV Collection. These dolls were Samantha Stephens (from Bewitched, played by Elizabeth Montgomery), Jeannie (from I Dream of Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden) and Elly May Clampett.

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Donna Douglas Movies

  • 2019
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    The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

    The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

    10 2019 HD

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  • 1961
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    Lover Come Back

    Lover Come Back

    6.939 1961 HD

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  • 1960
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    Bells Are Ringing

    Bells Are Ringing

    6.2 1960 HD

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  • 1966
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    Frankie and Johnny

    Frankie and Johnny

    5.7 1966 HD

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  • 1993
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    The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies

    The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies

    1 1993 HD

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  • 1959
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    Career

    Career

    6.5 1959 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies

    The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies

    4 1981 HD

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  • 1959
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    Li'l Abner

    Li'l Abner

    5.9 1959 HD

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  • 2007
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    An Awesome Christmas

    An Awesome Christmas

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1961
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    Mister Ed

    Mister Ed

    6.7 1961 HD

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  • 1958
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    77 Sunset Strip

    77 Sunset Strip

    6.7 1958 HD

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  • 1961
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    Cain's Hundred

    Cain's Hundred

    4.7 1961 HD

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  • 1993
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    The Nanny

    The Nanny

    8.1 1993 HD

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  • 1962
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    The Beverly Hillbillies

    The Beverly Hillbillies

    6.9 1962 HD

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  • 1996
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    E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.041 1996 HD

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  • 1960
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    Surfside 6

    Surfside 6

    5 1960 HD

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  • 1970
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    Night Gallery

    Night Gallery

    7.83 1970 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

    8.4 1959 HD

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  • 1962
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    Sam Benedict

    Sam Benedict

    6 1962 HD

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  • 1978
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    Project U.F.O.

    Project U.F.O.

    6.7 1978 HD

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  • 1960
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    Thriller

    Thriller

    6.4 1960 HD

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  • 1960
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    The Aquanauts

    The Aquanauts

    5.5 1960 HD

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  • 1960
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    Pete and Gladys

    Pete and Gladys

    6.5 1960 HD

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  • 1959
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    Lock-Up

    Lock-Up

    6.2 1959 HD

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  • 1989
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    The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

    The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

    6.8 1989 HD

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  • 1950
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    The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

    7.733 1950 HD

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  • 1950
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    The Bob Hope Show

    The Bob Hope Show

    7 1950 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Detectives

    The Detectives

    5.6 1959 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

    8.4 1959 HD

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  • 1971
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    McMillan & Wife

    McMillan & Wife

    7.3 1971 HD

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  • 1968
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    Adam-12

    Adam-12

    7.1 1968 HD

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  • 1960
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    Route 66

    Route 66

    6.4 1960 HD

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  • 1960
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    Surfside 6

    Surfside 6

    5 1960 HD

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  • 1969
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    Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

    5.8 1969 HD

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  • 1969
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    Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

    5.8 1969 HD

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