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Do you remember what Jed Clampett discovered in his backyard? Ever wished your grandmother was as cool as Daisy May? And what was the name of the nosy rich neighbors who were always bothering the Clampetts? If you know the answer to these and other questions about "The Beverly Hillbillies," you might have the know-how to ace this quiz!
Years before a man named Jed was running into black gold, a show called "The Real McCoys" premiered on ABC in 1957. The black-and-white sitcom about a poor Appalachian family was recognized as one of the first TV series in the so-called "rural revolution" that took place from the late '50s to the early '70s. As televisions were becoming more common in American homes, people were increasingly seeking a return to the past, and shows with rural themes and simple folks grew in popularity.
After "The Real McCoys" came "The Andy Griffith Show," and while both of these shows were hits, neither had the chart-topping power of "The Beverly Hillbillies," which came out in 1962. The series about the Clampetts and their move to sunny California lasted for nine seasons, and never once failed to achieve a top-20 ranking during that entire run.
Though the series got the ax during the "rural purge" of the early '70s, it has lived on in syndication ever since. Even today, fans can relate to the rags-to-riches, fish-out-of-water theme of the series — and of course, many of the gags and down-home humor are just as funny now as they were then.
Think you're an expert on the Clampetts? Take our quiz to find out!
What breed of dog is Duke?
Chihuahua
Bloodhound
Duke is a bloodhound. He is Jed's dog.
Border Collie
Dalmation
Who is Magaret Drysdale?
Pearl's sister
Elly May's mother
Miss Jane's mother
Milburn's wife
Margaret Drysdale is Milburn's wife.
What is Milburn Drysdale's profession?
A policeman
A singer
A historian
The president of a bank
Milburn is the president of the Commerce Bank. Milburn is always trying to keep the Clampetts in Beverly Hills to keep their money in his bank.
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Why do the Drysdales always try to keep the Clampetts in Beverly Hills?
The Clampetts' money is in their bank.
The Drysdale's alway try to keep the Clampetts in Beverly Hills because their money is in the Commerce Bank where Milburn is the president.
The Clampetts are their favorite family in Beverly Hills.
They like to have parties with the Clampetts.
They like having the Clampetts as neighbors.
What year did "The Beverly Hillbillies" first air?
1930
1980
1962
"The Beverly Hillbillies" premiered in 1962, and became a comedy favorite from then on.
1998
What occupation does Miss Jane have?
A baker
A secretary
Miss Jane is Milburn's secretary.
A housewife
A counselor
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Who are the Drysdales?
They're the next-door neighbors.
The Drysdales are the Clampetts' neighbors. Mr. Drysdale is also the president of the Commerce Bank.
They're the owners of the oil company.
They're the most famous family in Beverly Hills.
They're the poorest family in Beverly Hills.
What does Elly May love?
Modeling
Animals
Elly May loves animals. She always called her pets her "critters."
Partying
Nothing
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What is Granny's real name?
Ellie Sue
Margaret
Daisy Moses
Granny's name is Daisy Moses. She is Jed's mother-in-law.
Mary
What year did "The Beverly Hillbillies" end?
1924
1971
The Beverly Hillbillies ended in 1971, marking the end of one of the most-watched sitcoms in the United States.
1953
2004
What did the Clampetts call a "cement pond"?
Their swimming pool
The Clampetts call their swimming pool a "cement pond."
Potholes
Sinks
Bird baths
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Who is Jethro's mother?
Elly May
Granny
Pearl
Pearl is Jethro's mother and Jed's cousin. Like Jed, her significant other passed away.
Miss Jane
When Granny calls herself an M.D., what does that stand for?
Modern dancer
Master daydreamer
Magnificent delegate
Mountain doctor
M.D. stands for "mountain doctor." In one episode Granny decides that she might retire from her practice.
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How many seasons did "The Beverly Hillbillies" air?
2
9
"The Beverly Hillbillies" aired for nine seasons over a span of nine years. The show was canceled after Season 9 because CBS was looking to target a different audience.
4
1
How much was the Clampett family property said to be worth?
$400 thousand
$50 thousand
$100 thousand
$25 million
The property was worth $25 million. This funded the Clampetts move to Beverly Hills.
Who is Jethrine?
Jethro's twin sister
Jethrine is Jethro's twin sister. She is played by Max Baer Jr., who also plays Jethro.
Elly May's mother
Margaret's sister-in-law
Miss Jane's niece
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What does Jethro pass his time doing?
Banking
Going to parties
Trying to get as many pretty girls as possible
Jethro passes the time by trying to make moves on as many pretty girls as possible.
Traveling
What is one thing that Elly May is not good at?
Wrestling
Cooking
Elly May is not good at cooking. In one episode, a miller bought one of Elly May's cakes to use as a grindstone in his mill!
Dancing
Singing
Who is Margaret's rival?
Granny
Margaret's rival is Granny. In one episode, Margaret goes as far as accusing Granny of theft.
Elly May
Jed
Jethro
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How did the Clampetts become rich?
They struck oil.
The Clampetts struck oil on their land and became rich. With their newfound wealth, they moved to Beverly Hills, where the show takes place.
They won the lottery.
They invested in the stock market.
They became royalty.
Where was Granny from?
France
Tennessee
Granny is from Tennessee. It's thought that this might be where the whole family moved from, but no one knows for sure.
Florida
Maryland
What spinoff of "The Beverly Hillbillies" had an opposite plot line?
Green Acres
"The Beverly Hillbillies" spinoff is "Green Acres." Its plot line was the reverse of "The Beverly Hillbillies," given that the main characters went from riches-to-rags.
Bewitched
Gilligan's Island
The Real McCoys
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Who convinced Jed to move his family to California?
Granny
Elly May
Pearl
Pearl convinced Jed to move his family to California. Thanks to Pearl's encouragement, the Clampetts became millionaires!
Milburn
What is Jethro always searching for?
His keys
A great deal
Happiness
A job
Jethro is always looking for a job. He's tried everything — working at the bank, becoming a stunt double, even joining the Navy as a frogman!
What is the name of the show's theme song?
The Beverly Hillbilly Song
The Voyage to Beverly Hills
Over to Beverly Hills
The Ballad of Jed Clampett
The theme song is called "The Ballad of Jed Clampett." It tells the story of Jed and how he became rich.
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What oil company purchased the right to drill on Jed's land?
OK Oil Company
OK Oil Company purchased the right to drill on Jed's land. They paid the Clampetts more than the family ever could have imagined, and that is how they made the money to relocate to Beverly Hills.
Shell Oil
Oily Company
Spectrum Oil
What was the name of "The Beverly Hillbillies" reunion movie?
More of the Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies Go Back Home
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
The reunion movie was called "The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies."
Back to Business with the Beverly Hillbillies
What is one of the names of Granny's moonshine?
Mountain Moonshine
Beverly Booze
Tennessee Tranquilizer
One of the names used to refer to Granny's moonshine is Tennessee Tranquilizer!
The Hill's Brew
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Who is the only living cast member?
Max Baer Jr.
The only living cast member is Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro in the show. As of 2018, he is 81 years old and living in Oakland, California.
Buddy Ebsen
Irene Ryan
Donna Douglas
What does Miss Jane think that the Clampett's are?
New employees
The poorest family in Beverly Hills
Tourists
Servants
Miss Jane thought that the Clampetts were servants, which almost made her lose her job.
What was the name of Jed's deceased wife?
Mary May
Daisy Sue
Linda
Rose Ellen
Jed's deceased wife was named Rose Ellen. She died when Elly May was a young girl.
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Why is "The Beverly Hillbillies" considered one of the most popular sitcoms that ever aired?
It had a typical storyline.
It wasn't one of the most popular sitcoms ever aired.
It had high ratings.
"The Beverly Hillbillies" was considered one of the most popular sitcoms ever aired because of the high ratings it received. The first two seasons made it number one in the United States.
It's funnier than any other show on television.
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