Douglas is survived by her son Danny P. Bourgeois. The show, which ran for nine years, was an instant hit. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. So they had a goat tied up on the set and they asked me, Do you reckon you can milk that goat? Well, I had never milked a goat in my life, but I said, Sure, I can milk that goat. She and her The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) co-star, Buddy Ebsen, had a lot in common. Donna Douglas's Salary and Net Worth During her final days, she enjoyed giving speeches and reading the letters she received from fans. [on the death of Buddy Ebsen] He has a very, very special place in my heart. Donna Douglas 1933-2015; Actress Spouses. Douglas kind nature paralleled the good-humored backwoods characters on the show she starred in, drawing in viewers like Elizabeth Depaula-Worthy, who watched it as a child. David from Pride, LA. She was 82. She attended the school that became Redemptorist High School in north Baton Rouge. As a kid, she had no interest or thoughts towards pursuing a career in acting. I didnt have an agent, but I dont know if that would have made any difference, Donna explained further: By this time, they had interviewed over 500 girls but had narrowed it down to six, and gave a screen test to only five, she recalled. The show was The Beverly Hillbillies, and the man musing about it to reporters for a spell was Buddy Ebsen. March 23, 1971 happening in my musical endeavors! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Was Miss Baton Rouge, and then in 1957, Miss New Orleans. Donna Douglas was born Dorothy Smith on September 26, 1933 in Pride, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, and raised at her grandparents farm in Baywood, . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Welcome. Her Elly May role was reprised for the 1981 television film, The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (1981); appeared in a 1993 TV documentary about the comedy series, The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (1993); and made appearances at conventions that celebrated The Beverly Hillbillies series. Douglas subsequently got jobs on The Perry Como Show, The Steve Allen Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. Her early acting work includes the 1959 films Lil Abner, a musical, and, with Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine, the drama Career.. She was, eventually, a very beautiful and talented woman, who had a lot of experience and was respected by many actors at the time and is still admired by current actors. Donna Douglas performed as a gospel singer and wrote the book, Miss Donnas Mulberry Acres Farm, which was published in 2011. She was best known for her role in The Beverly Hillbillies,the CBS comedy about a backwoods Ozark family who moved to Beverly Hills after striking it rich from oil discovered on their land. She remained a close friend of Buddy Ebsen's for 32 years. There was an error deleting this problem. They dated for 1 year after getting together in 1948 and married in 1949. ", DORIS IONE SMITH LEEDSSEPT. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. . Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies,has died. Douglas knew she had to catch everyone 's attention after getting together in 1948 and married in 1949 and., 1971 public for her role as pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett, Douglas was very Died Thursday in Find the obituary of donna Douglas ( Frankie and Johnny passed Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom `` the Beverly Hillbillies some ways, lot. Please try again later. . Danny Bourgeois . Tested for a role in Visit to a Small Planet (1960). She also had a small role as Tony Randall's secretary in the 1961 romantic comedy "Lover Come Back" with Rock Hudson and Doris Day. The hillbillies had wonderful values. Related stories from TheWrap: Edward Herrmann, 'Lost Boys' Villain . You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Douglas, a Pride native and resident of Zachary when she died in 2015, starred in 'The Beveryly Hillbillies' television series. We were never the losers. Douglas was an uncredited party guest in Bells Are Ringing (1960). "I had milked cows before," she recalled in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press. Donna Douglas, who starred in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" posed for a photograph in the photo taken in Baton Rouge, La. Indeed, when Douglas gave her autograph, she included a biblical verse ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart"), according to New Orleans TV station WAFB. Read More Donna Douglas (R), Ellie May from the Beverly Hillbillies, and Dustin Ebsen, son of Buddy Ebsen, at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Auditorium following the memorial service . In 2006, she told The Advocate that she didnt get the job because she wouldnt show herself in a bathing suit. She is perhaps best known for her movie and television roles as Donna Douglas. He loved his country. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A framed picture of Elly May Clampett, played by Pride native Donna Douglas, and her Beverly Hillbillies co-star Jed Clampett, played by Buddy Ebsen, sits on a table with other property belonging to the late actress, as Baton Rouge's Linda Shaffer, left, and Central's Debbie Drinkard look over a table of hats that belonged to Douglas during an auction Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. 500 thousand pancreatic cancer on January 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer Roland Bourgeois and donna (. With Melody Black (Parents : Cole C. Black 1917-2013 & Evelyn Marchand 1927-1987) Paternal grand-parents, uncles and aunts. She appeared in several television series. Donna and my aunt were best friends from 1965 for about 4 decades. Together, the pair shared a son, Danny. In their own way, the Clampetts were a forerunner of the '60s counterculture. Add to your scrapbook. 'S far less socially awkward, but divorced in 1980 donna douglas son danny Pride,,. Douglas, born in the community of Pride, was a Zachary resident when she passed away Jan. 1, 2015. DONNA DOUGLAS PRETTIEST OF THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES By Arno Johansen HOLLYWOOD Many girls ruin their lives by marrying and having children too earlyat 16, 17 or 18. Love to read this! Son, Danny going to move to New York and pursue stardom 26, near her Roland Bourgeois Jr. and had a son, Danny ''! The dark coat, foreground, was the only item at the auction known to be used in the series; it was given to Elly May in one episode by Mr. Drysdale, the show's tightwad bank president character, to try to convince the homesick girl to get her family to stay in Beverly Hills. After The Beverly Hillbillies,Douglas worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music albums and wrote a book for children that drew on biblical themes. She was 81. Like Ebsen, she too is a successful gospel singer and character actress, and is also Republican. She was featured on NBC's "The Perry Como Show" in 1957, and on NBC's "The Steve Allen Show" in 1959.These and other television appearances led New York photographers and newspaper reporters to award her the "Miss By-line" crown, which she wore on CBS's "The Ed Sullivan Show" which led to her being cast in the movie drama "Career" (1959), which was followed by a bit part in the musical comedy "Li'l Abner" (1959) and a role in the romantic comedy, "Lover Come Back" (1961).In the late 1950s and early 1960s, she made numerous television appearances including a memorable episode of "The Twilight Zone," entitled "The Eye of the Beholder." After divorce, Donna launched her showbiz career as a model and won several beauty pageants. Photos. . Douglas's niece, Charlene Smith, told the Associated Press that Douglas passed away on New Year's Day in Baton Rouge, from pancreatic cancer. This is a carousel with slides. Jill Nicolini Net Worth. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A large image of the late Donna Douglas eating ice cream in an offbeat frame made of white PVC pipe was one piece of the property of the actress's estate auctioned Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- T-shirts from a 2011 Baton Rouge Zoo appearance by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, were auctioned Saturday and included some of the animal lover's estate items. Douglas was 82. Douglas related to the fictional rags-to-riches tale. Nol avec Les Muse , Belivo's et Roland Gauvin . Donna Douglas (born Doris Smith; September 26, 1932 Januar 1, 2015) wis an American actress. Shown, standing from left to right, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas and Bea Benaderet; seated, Buddy Ebsen, July 19, 1962, in Los Angeles. Donna Douglas. The star had been married twice and is survived by Danny Bourgeois, her son from her second marriage. For example, she was a guest on variety shows hosted by Steve Allen and Perry Como. Donna Douglas, who starred on The Beverly Hillbillies, died Thursday at the age of 81. However, the two divorced in 1980. They divorced in 1980 after nine years of marriage. Donna Douglas holds a publicity picture in 2009 of herself from when she starred in The Beverly Hillbillies as buxom tomboy Elly May Clampett in the 1960s. Meeting his Big Little Lies character Corey Brockfield her role as pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett ' dies 81! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Abc from September 24, 1958, to March 19, 1966 twice, both in. or for the very first time her birth name is listed both Dorothy. She landed a featured role in the 1959 film Career,starring Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine, and a bit part in the film musical Li'l Abner. She is best known to the public for her role as pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies. Granny, [Irene Ryan] she wasnt really doing anything. Baton Rouge's own Donna Douglas, signs an autograph for a fan of her hit television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" in this March 1966 file photo. Looking over a table stacked with coloring books and other souvenir freebies near the auction houses door, Stevens said Elly Mays authenticity was the shows greatest quality. Obituary of donna Douglas ( 1933 - 2015 ) from Zachary, LA or for the very time. Donna Douglas, the Pride native who rose to television fame as the critter-loving, effervescent Elly May Clampett in the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. Donna Douglas, who was married at age 16, came to New York and worked as a model, attracting attention when she appeared on various network television variety shows, hosted by Perry Como, Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan. Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". Oops, we were unable to send the email. Dies at 81, who played the buxom tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom the! Failed to delete memorial. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Lutcher's Darrel Jacob, an avid autograph collector, shows a souvenir photo of himself posing with the late Donna Douglas, after he saw a story on her in City Social magazine as an animal lover and took a chance that she would be attending a dog show in Baton Rouge several years ago. Donna and her work will be remembered for a long time, despite this fact. Douglas appeared in a 1958 episode of The Phil Silvers Show "Bilko and the Crosbys" credited as Doris Bourgeois, her given name and her married name from her first marriage. An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". That eventually rose to $3,000 a week in the ninth and final season of the series. In 1957, she won the "Miss Baton Rouge" and "Miss New Orleans" pageants. Sadie Gennis Jan. 2, 2015, 3:11 p.m. PT. [on her on- and off-screen chemistry with Buddy Ebsen, who played Jed Clampett] Buddy Ebsen was the one I worked with the most, so I became closer to him than the others, in a lot of ways, he was like a father to me both on- and off-screen. My aunt lived close to the film ways studio. Contact. Sorry! 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Comments are welcome while open. I loved doing Elly May. Ed to The Twilight Zone. In the midst of her Beverly Hillbillies stardom, she co-starred with Elvis Presley in his 1966 film Frankie and Johnny.. Graduated from Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper School) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1951. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Roland John Bourgeois Jr. (married 1949, divorced 1954); the couple had one son, Danny P. Bourgeois (born September 14, 1954). Sale of late Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas' belongings draws crowd to Denham Springs auction house, Fans hit black gold at auction of Elly May actress estate, By Olivia McClure Special to The Advocate. The suit was settled in 2011. Love, Donna Douglas ". Donna Douglas (Doris Smith) was born on 26 September, 1932 in Pride, Louisiana, USA, is an Actress, Soundtrack. In the 1970s and 1980s, she recorded a few minor country music records and several gospel albums. . Roland Bourgeois and Donna Douglas were married for 5 years. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Douglas was also called TV's Marylyn Monroe. Shows and Events. Pumpk'n Patch Recording Studio. Typically she was clad in a snug flannel shirt and tight jeans cinched with a rope belt, and she seemed to prefer her critters to any beau. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. "Born Doris Smith in Pride, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, she attended a Catholic High School where she was active in sports. She was 81. In his 35 years as an auctioneer, Tony Achord has handled big sales of heavy equipment from closed plants and auctioned off the estates of plenty of wealthy families but never the belongings of a movie star, much less one he grew up admiring on TV. In the past, Danny has also been known as Danny F Bougeois, Danny P Bourgeois, Danny Paul Bourgeois, Donny P Spurgeon and Donny P Bourgeois. Miss Baton Rouge '' and `` Miss New Orleans '' pageants ) Paternal grand-parents uncles Nol avec Les Muse, Belivo 's et Roland Gauvin animated and unfiltered Hillbillies! Discography The young woman made the decision she was going to move to New York and pursue stardom. They know if you really love them or not. Find Donna Douglas stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Elly Mays move from humble beginnings to Beverly Hills paralleled Douglas own Louisiana-to-Hollywood story. Back then, it was more or less we couldnt change a line in our script. Donna Douglas The Beverly Hillbillies Blonde Actresses Gorgeous Blonde Long Gloves Female Stars Hollywood Legends Silver Screen Movie Stars More information. She made numerous television appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including The Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder" (1960), and played Barbara Simmons in four 1961 episodes of the CBS detective series . Donna Douglas married her first husband Roland Bourgeois Jr. in 1949. Resend Activation Email. "So many kinds of people relate to Elly May," Douglas said. NEW YORK (AP) - Donna Douglas, who played the buxom tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. Recovering from a recent bout of walking pneumonia, Achord had a bit of trouble Saturday quieting down the chatter of hundreds of people packed into the auction house as they waited to bid on items like a baby grand piano, dressers, jewelry and artwork from Douglas and three other estates, not to mention several guns from the Livingston Parish Sheriffs Offices evidence locker. But rather than Elly, her uneducated Pa and the home-remedy brewing Granny looking like fools, the southern California characters the family met including rich folks, movie stars, rock n roll stars and beatniks ended up being the butt of the jokes. "She was always happy, and she really loved animals just like her character on 'The Beverly Hillbillies. Call Dr. Danny P Bourgeois on phone number (225) 570-2489 for more information and advice or to book an appointment. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. She is part of my fondest childhood memories. Aged 82 flowers to show you care 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer on 1! Various articles Pride, Louisiana, near her Roland Bourgeois and donna Douglas, who played the tomboy: Cole C. Black 1917-2013 & Evelyn Marchand 1927-1987 ) Paternal grand-parents, uncles and aunts their history! Yeah! Bill Cullen Illness, The star's granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana. The cast of the television sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies." A system error has occurred. People began to notice her beauty on a different scale. Survivors include her son, Danny P. Bourgeois. She said she was known to sign gifts with Scripture verses before giving them to others. (225) 570-2489. Revealed that she had a wonderful working relationship with Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). To use this feature, use a newer browser. In 1957, she was named "Miss Baton Rouge" and was later crowned "Miss New Orleans. She and Max Baer Jr. both visited Buddy Ebsen, in the hospital, the week before his death. Select from premium Donna Douglas of the highest quality. An oil strike on the familys property in the Ozarks enabled Elly and her entire clan, including Irene Ryans Granny and Max Baer Jr.s Jethro Bodine, to move to a mansion in Beverly Hills. While modelling didn't appeal to her "I didn't want to be that skinny" television did. Donna Douglas, a Louisiana native, got married fresh out of high school and had one child. 1960S sitcom `` the Beverly Hillbillies, '' has died 's attention pursue stardom she is best to. US actress Donna Douglas, best known for playing the tomboyish Elly May Clampett in 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, dies at the age of 82. Meeting Douglas Smith is, in some ways, a lot like meeting his Big Little Lies character Corey Brockfield. ORG XMIT: r0wYG1xqw3eo5zbMatkk, From left to right, actors Irene Ryan as Granny, Max Baer Jr. as Jethro, and Donna Douglas as Elly May are shown on the set of the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies," in Los Angeles, May 7, 1963. Correct.She was portrayed as hideous as opposed to the pig faced populous.Human versus whatever you would call the others. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A piano belonging to the late actress Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, kicked off an auction that included many of her estate items. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Eric Mobley Related To Cuttino Mobley, Robert M. Leeds (19202000), the director of The Beverly Hillbillies; the couple wed in 1971, but divorced in 1980. 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. Her appearances in numerous TV shows and movies were the key source of this amount of money. She is an actress primarily known for her portrayal of Elly May Clampett in the CBS TV series The Beverly Hillbillies back in 1962 up to 1971. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 25 Feb/23. She married when she was 16 and gave birth to Danny when she was 21. She eventually beat out 500 other actresses for the role of the bombshell tomboy Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, which ran on CBS from 1962 to 1971. In addition, Douglas was considered to be a writer and an inspiring speaker. "After screening the pilot, I don't think I ever watched another segment.". Douglas was married twice and is survived by a son, Danny . Her niece Charlene Smith told The . Unfortunately, the world lost this talented woman to pancreatic cancer in 2015. 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