Street Smart
“Hillbilly” isn’t the best term in the world and often refers to someone who isn’t very smart. In the show, Jed Clampett didn’t have much formal education. However, he still strikes oil and uses common sense to make appropriate decisions.
Same Neck of the Woods
Those who loved the show might remember Pat Boone being on it. This pop singer played himself, and he was happy to be on the show. Still, his one condition was that he had to come from the same part of the world as the other hillbillies.