Animals on Set
On the show, there was a raccoon on Elly May Clampett’s back. The actress felt very comfortable with critters, and the show held everything from pigeons to skunks. However, there was a full-time trainer on the set to take care of them.
Start the Day Right
Kellogg’s was a main sponsor for the Beverly Hillbillies, and they rarely hid the fact. After the theme song and credits, Jed Clampett points to something off-screen, so the camera moves to show the billboard with Kellogg’s Corn Flakes!