Danielle Mardi Movies
- 1971
While Jane Hathaway continues spearheading the women's lib movement at Mr. Drysdale's bank, Elly May and Granny have agreed to return to the Clampett mansion, assured that they will be treated as equals from now on. Little do the girls know that, in their absence, Jed and Jethro have hired a trio of Japanese geisha girls to handle all the cookin' and the chores (and to treat the Clampett boys like kings!). As an added fillip, Jethro announces his intention to marry one of the girls, a blushing lass named Miko (Miko Mayama). "Lib and Let Lib" first aired on February 16, 1971, back when feminism was a source of high humor on TV sitcoms. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
Though Granny and Elly have returned home with the assurances that the Clampett men will treat them as equals, Jane Hathaway continues the struggle for women's liberation at Drysdale's bank. Convinced that the female employees are infinitely more qualified for their jobs than their male counterparts, Jane recruits Elly to work at the bank in an executive-secretary capacity. This is the episode in which Elly and Jane become roommates, allowing the more dirty-minded viewers to draw all sorts of conclusions about their (innocent) relationship. "Elly, the Working Girl" originally aired on February 23, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
The long-running The Beverly Hillbillies entered the home stretch with the inauguration of yet another attenuated story arc on January 5, 1971. Having been informed that the beaches of Malibu have been "invaded" by those cute little fish known as grunion, the Clampetts are convinced that the U.S. is under attack from a foreign enemy. Thus, the hillbillies hightail it to Malibu to fend off the armies of the "Land of Grun." "The Grunion Invasion" was the series' 263rd episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
Misunderstanding the phrase "grunion invasion," the Clampetts are convinced that America is under attack from some foreign country named Grun. Not wishing to alienate the hillbillies, Mr. Drysdale agrees to help the Clampetts fend off the grunion "armies" -- enlisting the bank secretaries in the noble cause. This sparks off a whole new story tangent, wherein Drysdale's overworked and underpaid employees decide to protest their shabby treatment. Partially filmed on location at Malibu Beach, "The Girls from Grun" originally aired on January 12, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
The Clampetts are still encamped at Malibu Beach, preparing to fend off the annual grunion invasion -- unaware that their "enemy" consists of fish rather than humans. Meanwhile, the bank secretaries, upset that Mr. Drysdale has forced them to aid the Clampetts' "line of defense" without extra pay, go on strike against the covetous Mr. Drysdale. Things reach the crisis stage when even loyal Jane Hathaway joins the secretaries' picket line. Comedian Foster Brooks is appropriately cast as a drunk. "The Grun Incident" first aired on January 19, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
Inspired by the secretarial strike at Mr. Drysdale's bank, Elly May and Granny are swept up in the women's liberation movement. Casting off the shackles of domesticity, the Clampett women stage a protest of their own in the Clampett mansion. As a result, poor Jed and Jethro end up doing all the housework. Suffice to say that this episode was written from a male point of view, with all the chauvinist implications therein. "Women's Lib" originally aired on January 26, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
In the continuation of a lengthy story arc, budding women's libbers Elly May and Granny have gone on strike against the Clampett males. While the two ladies confer with their sister protestors, Jed and Jethro have an awful time keeping up with the cooking and the cleaning. The boys finally hit upon a solution when Jed secretary hires a trio of subservient geisha girls. Former Petticoat Junction regular Charles Lane appears as Foster Phinney (which happened to be the name of The Beverly Hillbillies' assistant director). "The Teahouse of Jed Clampett" first aired on February 2, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
While Elly May and Granny continue to campaign on behalf of the women's liberation movement, Jed and Jethro, who'd been complaining about the lack of womenfolk in the Clampett mansion, fall strangely silent. The reason? Unbeknownst to Granny, Jed has hired a trio of geisha girls to handle the housework. And as expected, both Jed and Jethro rather enjoy being waited on hand and foot. A true chauvinist's dream, "The Palace of Clampett-San" originally aired on February 9, 1971, long before "political correctness" had grabbed American television by the throat. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1970
In the conclusion of a two-part episode, greedy banker Drysdale is laboring under yet another misapprehension. This time, Drysdale has convinced himself that Hooterville aviation-service proprietor Howard Hewes (Guy Raymond) is actually billionaire recluse Howard Hughes. Anxiously, Drysdale tries to negotiate a merger between the Clampetts and Hewes -- whose personal "fortune" amounts to a little less than zero. "The Clampett-Hewes Empire" first aired on January 7, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1970
In the second episode of an eight-part story arc, the Clampetts conspire with Shad Heller, real-life mayor of Silver Dollar City, MO, to rid Beverly Hills of scruffy "playboy" Shorty Kellems (Shug Fisher). As in the previous episode "What Happened to Shorty," Granny and Heller step up their efforts to get Shorty "hitched" to Granny's old rival Elverna Bradshaw (Elvia Allman). A foolproof scheme is hatched -- but alas, there is no fool on earth as crafty as ol' Shorty, who cooks up a scheme to convince Elverna that he's an unrepentant "swinging" playboy. "Marry Me, Shorty" was first telecast on January 21, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1970
It may have taken nine full episodes, but Granny is finally convinced that Elly May's fiance, Navy frogman Mark Templeton (Roger Torrey), is not half-frog, half-man. This resolved, Granny gives her full blessing to Elly's upcoming marriage. Alas, she has not reckoned with banker Drysdale, who, hoping to prevent Mark from getting any part of the Clampett millions, has cooked up a scheme to break up the wedding. "The Great Revelation" was originally broadcast on December 29, 1970, following a brace of rerun episodes from The Beverly Hillbillies' 1968-69 season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1970
In the conclusion of an eight-part story arc, Shorty Kellems (Shug Fisher) is still enjoying the hospitality of the Clampett clan -- by turning the family's mansion into a hotel for beautiful young bank secretaries. Attempting to collect rent from the girls, banker Drysdale runs afoul of two burly athletes (played by pro footballers Earl Faison and Cookie Gilchrist), who are angry because their sister is one of Shorty's clients. Assuring the brothers that their sweet sister is living in luxury, Drysdale is unaware that the poor girl is being worked to a frazzle by the autocratic Granny. "Simon Legree Drysdale" originally aired on March 4, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1970
In the seventh episode of an eight-part story arc, the Clampetts take up residence in the tiny "mountain cabin" built in the back yard of their Beverly Hills mansion. Meanwhile, Shorty Kellems (Shug Fisher) has learned that he is not really married to his gold-digging bride Gloria (Bettina Brenna). Undaunted, Shorty transforms the now-vacant Clampett home into a hotel -- for single female bank secretaries! "Hotel for Women" first aired on February 25, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
Soupy Sales makes the first of two guest appearances as Mrs. Drysdale's nephew, cocky Air Force flyboy Lance "Jetstream" Bradford. Having just left the service, Lance is looking for a job. Pressured by his wife, Mr. Drysdale appoints Lance as the bank's vice president. Meanwhile, the Clampetts prepare a riotous "welcome home" celebration for the self-impressed Mr. Bradford. "The Hero" originally aired on December 17, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
In the conclusion of a two-part story arc, Soupy Sales guest-stars as Mrs. Drysdale's nephew, egotistic aviator Lance "Jetstream" Bradford. Armed with a maximum of self-confidence but a minimum of skill, Lance takes over Drysdale's bank building, imposing all manner of "military precision" on the hapless employees. But Lance is ultimately taken down a peg or two by the earthbound Clampett family. "Our Hero the Banker" first aired on December 24, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
Banker Drysdale is under the false impression that the Clampetts' hillbilly house guest Shorty Kellems (Shug Fisher) is a multimillionaire. Hoping to convince Shorty to open an account with the Commerce Bank, Drysdale plies the shabby backwoodsman with wine, women, and more women -- including at least one very energetic belly dancer! Bettina Brenna appears as Drysdale's secretary Gloria. Its title a play on a popular film of the day, "Midnight Shorty" made its first network appearance on December 3, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
The Clampetts have arrived at the conclusion that their hillbilly houseguest Shorty Kellems (Shug Fisher) has worn out his welcome. The only member of the family who can still tolerate Shorty is Jethro, who regularly joins the scuzzy backwoods "playboy" on nocturnal carousings throughout Beverly Hills, usually accompanied by one or more of Mr. Drysdale's sexy secretaries. Meanwhile, Granny schemes to get rid of Shorty by working him to a frazzle around the house. The conclusion of a three-part story arc, "Shorty Go Home" first aired on December 10, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
