Joseph Depew Movies
Actor Joseph Depew began his career in 1916 when he was only five and continued playing youngsters until 1929. Later he became an assistant director. He then moved to television and may best be remembered as the primary director for the television series The Beverly Hillbillies. Depew retired in the early '70s. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1968
In the fourth episode of a five-part story arc, the Clampett family is still at large in merrie olde England (where this episode was filmed). Jethro has fallen in love with Sandy McGregor (Ilona Rodgers), a beautiful Scottish lassie. Unfortunately, the rest of the family has become convinced that Sandy's hulking brother Emlyn -- who, of course, wears kilts -- is the object of Jethro's affections. Emlyn is played by David Prowse, nearly a decade before the actor's star-making turn as Darth Vader in Star Wars. "Coming Through the Rye" originally aired on October 16, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
In the third episode of a five-part story arc, the Clampetts have returned to their castle in England. Hoping to gain an audience with Queen Elizabeth, the hillbillies are laboring under the misapprehension that Elizabeth I is still on the throne. To keep the Clampetts happy, banker Drysdale orders his secretary, Jane Hathaway, to pose as the 16th century monarch. Meanwhile, Jethro gears up for a jousting tournament with a neighboring landowner. Filmed on-location in England, "War of the Roses" first aired on October 9, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
In the conclusion of a five-part story arc, banker Drysdale is still trying to convince the Clampetts to leave their ancestral castle in England and return to Beverly Hills. When all else fails, Drysdale deploys "scare tactics" by convincing the hillbillies that their castle is haunted. To make certain that they believe him, Drysdale equips the castle with all manner of pre-recorded moans and fabricated poltergeists. Filmed on location in England, "The Ghost of Clampett Castle" first aired on October 23, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
In the second episode of a five-part story arc, the Clampetts have arrived in England, despite a fracas on the airliner bearing them to the country (Elly May had tried to bring her pet turkey buzzard Daisy onboard). Convinced that Queen Elizabeth is in dire financial straits, Jed Clampett purchases a gift for the reigning monarch -- said gift being the entire country of Canada. Needless to say, Mr. Drysdale is, in the words of Her Royal Highness, not amused. Filmed on-location, "Something for the Queen" originally aired on October 2, 1968, as the 200th episode of The Beverly Hillbillies. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Season seven of The Beverly Hillbillies began on September 25, 1968, with an echo of the series' sixth-season opener. In "A Bundle for Britain," the Clampetts return to England, where Jed owns a rather sizeable castle. This time, they're on an errand of mercy: Mistakenly believing that the British Commonwealth has gone broke, the hillbillies are prepared to give their entire fortune -- $80 million -- to Queen Elizabeth. Alan Mowbray guest stars as Montrose, while Richard Caldicot reprises his role as Faversham. "A Bundle for Britain" was the first episode in a five-part story arc. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Hit with an enormous inheritance tax, Jed decides to close down Clampett Castle in England and return to America. But Jethro has not yet divested himself of the British influence, and before long, he is roaming around LA's Griffith Park dressed as Robin Hood, determined to rob from the rich and give to the poor in the company of his "Merrie Men," Elly May, and Bessie the Chimp. The fun really begins with Jethro "captures" a pair of hippies named Buddy (Alan Reed Jr.) and Stella (Laurel Goodwin). Originally telecast on September 27, 1967, "Robin Hood of Griffith Park" was the conclusion of a four-part story arc, and the beginning of a new two-part comic adventure. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
In the third episode of a four-part story arc, the Clampetts takes up residence in their ancestral English castle. While Jed gets settled and Granny tries to cure one of her descendants from being "deceased," Jethro dons a suit of armor, hoping to defend "damsel in distress" Elly May (who doesn't cotton to being distressed) from any and all dragons that may be roaming the countryside. Filmed on location at England's 600-year-old Penshurst Castle, "Clampett Castle" originally aired on September 20, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
This second episode of a four-part story arc is one of three Beverly Hillbillies installments filmed in England for the series' sixth season. Having inherited a castle and a title, Jed Clampett arrives in London with his family in tow. After a tussle with the local officials, the Clampetts take a rollicking tour of the "swinging" English metropolis. Reportedly, this was one of the series' most difficult episodes to film, thanks to the thousands of loyal British Beverly Hillbillies fans who converged upon cast and crew at every opportunity. "The Clampetts in London" first aired on September 13, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
As The Beverly Hillbillies entered its sixth season, producer Paul Henning decided that the still-popular but aging property needed "a shot in the arm." Thus, the Clampett family packed its bags and briefly moved to England, where Jed Clampett had inherited a castle. The first chapter of this four-episode story arc, appropriately titled "Jed Inherits a Castle," originally aired on September 16, 1967. On hand to welcome the new "Earl of Clampett" to his ancestral home are Paul Lynde as a harried customs official and Alan Napier (then still a regular on Batman) as an English chemist -- whom Granny insists upon calling a "druggist." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Granny has promised Jed to stop feuding with Mrs. Drysdale, while Mrs. D has made a similar promise to her husband Milburn. This détente is completely forgotten when the two Beverly Hills dowagers find themselves competing in a flower contest, in which both ladies have entered their prize dahlias. Ted Cassidy, formerly Lurch on The Addams Family, does an amusing guest star turn as horticulturist Mr. Ted. "The Dahlia Feud" originally aired on April 19, 1967, as the final episode of The Beverly Hillbillies' fifth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Teddy Eccles guest stars as Mr. Drysdale's precocious 11-year-old nephew, Milby. While visiting the Clampett mansion, the money-grubbing Milby spends his time assessing the family's valuable antiques and rare artwork. He also manages to divest the Clampetts of their precious belongings, hoping to cash in on them himself. But Jed and all his kin prove to be more than a match for Master Milby. "The Little Monster" first aired on April 12, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Back for another guest appearance, country and western singers Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs are again accompanied by the curvaceous Joi Lansing as Mrs. Gladys Flatt (sic!). Still yearning for a show business career, Mrs. Flatt is awarded a screen test at Mammoth Studios. Only one hitch: her director is Jethro Bodine, whom Lester hopes will help discourage his wife's singing aspirations. Best line: "Uh, mister, yore light bulb's burned out." As a bonus, Joi Lansing performs a slinky rendition of the old standard "All of You." "Delovely and Scruggs" originally aired on March 29, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
It must be spring again, else why would Granny be standing in front of the Commerce Bank and giving away free samples of her special spring tonic? Granny's benevolence irritates her old nemesis, Beverly Hills physician Dr. Clyburn (Fred Clark). Hoping to drum Granny out of the medical profession once and for all, Clyburn comes up with a foolproof plan -- and he's just the fool to prove it. "The Doctors" first aired on March 22, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Still determined to become the Robin Hood of Beverly Hills, Jethro has recruited a whole slew of new "Merrie Men," actually a band of hippies who are attracted to the Clampett millions. When Jethro renews his vow to rob from the rich and give to the poor, the hippies suggest that banker Drysdale would be an ideal "rich" candidate. Alan Reed Jr., who portrayed beatnik artist Sheldon Epps during the series' second season, is here cast as hippie leader Buddy, while veteran movie heavy Victor French is seen as Tony. The conclusion of a two-episode story arc, "Robin Hood and the Sheriff" first aired on October 4, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Once again, Granny insists upon withdrawing her share of the Clampett fortune (which now amounts to $15 million) from the Commerce Bank, so that she can return home to the Ozarks. Terrified at this prospect, banker Drysdale cooks up another scheme to keep Granny in Beverly Hills. This time around, he persuades Dr. Clyburn (Fred Clark) to convince Granny that there are thousands of Californians in need of her own special mountain medicine. "Granny Retires" first aired on January 11, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
The title character in this episode is one Amos Hogg, played by James Westerfield. Upon learning that their home-town mayor has arrived in Beverly Hills, the Clampetts extend their usual hospitality. Little do they know that Mayor Hogg has absconded with the city funds -- and he needs some of the Clampett millions to cover the loss. "The Mayor of Bug Tussle" made its initial network TV appearance on January 4, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Jacques Bergerac guest stars as King Alexander, the exiled monarch of Sabalia, one of those tiny kingdoms that exists only in the minds of sitcom writers. Hoping to increase the Clampetts' bank account, Mr. Drysdale promotes a romance between Alexander and Elly May. There's only one problem: the king is flat broke. Edward Ashley appears as a yachtsman, while Victoria Carroll is seen as Doreen. "His Royal Highness" made its original CBS appearance on March 8, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
In previous episodes, Granny mistook a kangaroo for a giant jackrabbit, and an ostrich for a "big chicken." This time around, banker Drysdale has purchased a hippopotamus as the first step in another misbegotten advertising scheme. As inevitably as night follows day, Granny mistakes the hippo for a huge hog -- and she's really "hongry" for hog jowls and pork chops. "Super Hawg" was originally telecast on March 15, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Jethro is impressed by the celebrated bullfighter El Magnifico (Miguel Landa). He is even more impressed by the fact that El Magnifico is surrounded by a throng of beautiful and adoring girls whereever he goes. Taking the bull by the horns, Jethro decides to become a matador himself, while the aforementioned El Magnifico begins a-courtin' Elly May. "The Matador" was originally telecast on February 22, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Despite an unending stream of failures, Mrs. Drysdale has not given up her efforts to rid Beverly Hills of those "dreadful" Clampetts. This time around, Mrs. D hires a pair of gypsy fortune tellers, Narda (Bella Bruck) and Yerko (Leon Belasco), to throw a scare into the hillbillies, one that will send them skeedaddlin' back to the Ozarks. A gypsy curse, a marriage omen, and an elaborate scam are part and parcel of this episode. "The Gypsy's Warning" first aired on March 1, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Still seeking appropriate spouses for Elly May and Jethro, Jed subscribes to a computer-dating service. The results are not what anyone expects, but then, if they had been, this wouldn't be a situation comedy, would it? The limit comes when Jethro mistakes Jed's computer-selected partner, middle-aged Gladys Peabody (Lurene Tuttle), for his own gal. "The Marriage Machine" was first shown on February 8, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Elly May has finally come of age (after five seasons of The Beverly Hillbillies, it's about time!) and the Clampetts are planning a mountain-style coming-out party for the girl. Fearing the worst, snooty Mrs. Drysdale draws up plans to sabotage the party. Robert Strauss guest-stars as the inappropriately yclept "Society Sandy." The series' 160th episode, "Elly Comes Out" made its original network appearance on February 15, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Jed has decided to join Granny in his eastward trek back to the Ozarks. As a result, the Clampetts pack up their belongin's, close up the mansion, and pile into the trusty old car. And, oh yes: Believing that his millions are something of a curse, Jed gives all his money to a trio of impoverished college girls. Sheila James returns to the series as budding social activist Ginny Jennings, while Ginny's college chums, Lucy and Fran, are played respectively by Bernadette Withers and Toby Kaye. "The Clampett Curse" was first telecast on January 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
A tribe of Indians, led by the financially savvy Chief Running Wolf (Stanley Waxman), has laid claim to a huge chunk of the Clampetts' oil-rich property. As banker Drysdale tires to negotiate with the tribe, impressionable Granny prepares for an all-out Indian war -- just like the ones she's seen in the movies. This is the episode in which John Wayne made his well-publicized "surprise" appearance (complete with a burst of pre-recorded studio applause). "The Indians are Coming" originally aired on February 1, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
The Clampetts are convinced that they've seen little green men from Mars. Actually, they're half right: The "Martians" are really a group of professional little people (Frank Delfino, Billy Curtis and Jerry Maren), hired by Mr. Drysdale as a publicity stunt to promote his bank. After they've gotten over their initial shock, the Clampetts graciously welcome the "aliens" into their mansion for a truly down-to-earth, home-cooked dinner. "The Flying Saucer" originally aired on December 28, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
