A Lutcher resident who said hes more an autograph collector than Beverly Hillbillies fan, Jacob had heard Douglas might be at the dog show, so he made the drive to Baton Rouge and got Douglas to sign the cover of a magazine she appeared on. Her business programs, her volunteer work, her neighbourhood and her family thats Donna. I related to him so easily. The night before he died, Max and I went up to the hospital to see him. The home featured in the opening credits of the Beverly Hillbillies sitcom is on the market, and it's the most expensive in the country! "That was the first time I had ever been on an airplane," Douglas said. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Darrel Jacob, another seasoned auction-goer, brought along a photo of himself with Douglas taken in downtown Baton Rouge at a dog show just a few months before her death in 2015. Lisa Stevens, of Geismar, remembered singing along to the shows theme song and getting Douglas autograph when she was young. The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. You have permission to edit this article. 2.5 Baths. 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. Douglas' career began with beauty pageants -- she was Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans -- followed by a trip to New York to pursue a career in entertainment. Donna won Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1933, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LouiDonna Douglas, Louisiana, too proud parents Emmett Ratcliff Smith and Elma Robinson. ", The show was not only assailed by critics, but by the network president who put it on the air: "I HATED it," Michael Dann confided much later. Douglas was featured as the Letters Girl on "The Perry Como Show" in 1957 and as the Billboard Girl on "The Steve Allen Show" in 1959. Today she maintains that commitment, enjoys the adulthoods of her three children, and the laughter of her two grand-daughters. She is best known for playing Elly May Clampett. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1932, and she passed away in January 2015. Nearby homes similar to 1868 E LA DONNA Dr have recently sold between $684K to $684K at an average of $275 per square foot. Shes used her community-wide contacts to add muscle to Christmas Cheer, Barrie Humane Society, United Way, Heart & Stroke, Crisis Centre, Barrie Y campaigns. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. . And the other thing was that mom and daddy trusted me enough to let me go and was gonna help me with my little boy, because he was gonna stay. The star's granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana. As Elly May, she seemed blissfully unaware of her status as a bumpkin blond bombshell. ZACHARY, LA (WAFB) - She's been called reclusive by some, but legendary television actress Donna Douglas, Elly May on the 1960s TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, lives . Donna also tried gospel music. Since moving to make Barrie 'home' in 1971, Donna has taken her heart, her head and her talent into this community on many levels. Donna Douglas died at her Louisiana home on January 1, 2015 at the age of 81. Ed. In 1966, she transitioned to film with a role opposite Elvis Presley in the movie Frankie and Johnny.. Legal Statement. 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. We were number one on national television for two solid years," she said. (Cregar) of Lexington, January 16, 2023. She has developed a program that teaches people how to start and grow their businesses. It was settled on December 27, 2011, and details were confidential, but both sides claimed to be content with the outcome. We will take telephone bids, but we prefer on site," he said.Typically around 200 people attend auctions at Southern Heirs, but the Donna Douglas items are expected to draw in more than 400 people. 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. single-family home with a list price of $665000. Marblehead Current staff. [13], In addition to her frequent traveling for celebrity appearances and speeches, Douglas enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family, and answering her fan mail. The couple divorced that same year. Helpful hints for your holiday party per Joan Crawford: The best parties are a wild mixture of people. She first went to New York. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you'll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. Sitting on 10.3 acres, the residence was built in 1933 by architect Sumner Spaulding and later enhanced and restored under the direction of the recently deceased owner, A. Jerrold Perenchio, after he purchased the estate in 1986. Medication used to treat ADHD in short supply nationwide; local pharmacies looking Seimone Augustus statue unveiled on LSU campus, How Seimone Augustus became a generational talent at Capitol High, Channel 2's Best Bet$: NFL Wildcard Weekend. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, a childhood fan of the television show 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' looks over a rack of coats and dresses that belonged to the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the series, before estate items that belonged to Douglas were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Donna would later proudly pose with Esso plant officials and her parents. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Auction workers Kyle Landry, left, and Nick Byrd show a room full of auction-goers some of the hats from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series. Then, I was gonna be worthy of their trust.". Attention as a beautiful woman is great until it isn't. Weve done bigger sales financially, he said, but Ive got to tell you, I was a super fan. On Donna Douglas: 'She Was Elly May Until The Day She Died'. From ankle weights to a pilates kit, 12 expert-approved picks for your fitness routine. [20], On May 4, 2011, Douglas filed a federal lawsuit claiming that Mattel and CBS Consumer Products used her name and likeness for a Barbie doll in the Classic TV Collection without her authorization. All that Dora Riley wants is her husband home safe for Christmas. The show was about hillbillies who strike oil and move among the rich of Beverly Hills. Max Baer Jr., who co-starred with Donna Douglas on The Beverly Hillbillies, tells RumorFix, "I loved her.". [citation needed], Douglas remained a close friend of Ebsen's for 32 years. [19] In 1994, Douglas and Wilson declined a $1 million offer to settle the case. Ft. 5618 S SPYGLASS Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of a few years. They were probably funny but rebellious. She made a rare Baton Rouge public appearance at the recent Krewe of Mutts parade. She was 81. These dolls were Samantha Stephens (from Bewitched, played by Elizabeth Montgomery); Jeannie (from I Dream of Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden); and Elly May Clampett.[12]. During her final days, she enjoyed giving speeches and reading the letters she received from fans. Her other credits include U.S. The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. She recorded several gospel albums, the first released in 1982,[9] and recorded a few minor country music records during the 1970s and 1980s. Donna Douglas is a Sunday Times bestselling writer of Romance and historical fiction author of the Nightingale books. 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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". [17], In 2003, Douglas's mother, Elma Smith, died. A decade later, Douglas revealed the depth of her feelings for Ebsen in an interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict": "I loved Buddy Ebsen. [2], Douglas died at Baton Rouge General Hospital, aged 82, on January 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. Donna Douglas, who played the ditsy Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," died Friday at her home in Zachary, La., according to a report by CBS affiliate WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. She loves animals. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of . Set during the Second World War. It's also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. The hat might be fun to have, to wear to her garden club meetings, she said. When her first child was born in 1978, Donna decided to start her own business, to juggle full time parenthood with development of a successful writing and newsletter publication business. She died at the age of 82 from pancreatic cancer. "I figured they were equipped the same, so I just went on over and did it. I'll tell 'em what's good about the house, but I'll tell them what's wrong about it, too. Because I've learned I'm a service person. At the height of her fame in the mid-1960s, actress Donna Douglas received more fan mail than any of her castmates on the hit sitcom . She played softball and basketball at St. Gerard High School, which is now Redemptorist High. (AP Photo) Despite her newfound fame from The Beverly. She starred with Elvis in the movie, Frankie and Johnny, but as producers for upcoming movies asked her to show more skin and play more provocative roles, she turned down movies. "So many people love her, and that means a lot to me.". She appeared at conventions and trade fairs. Douglas frequently performed as a gospel singer and was a speaker at church groups, youth groups, schools, and colleges across the United States. And you don't do that!". Jacob attended an auction of estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' actress at Southern Heirs Auction Company Saturday in Denham Springs. Showing Editorial results for donna douglas. 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. Hal B. Wallis saw the Sullivan episode and cast her in the role of Marjorie Burke in the movie drama Career (1959), starring Anthony Franciosa, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine. 2,750 Sq. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of a few years. [18], The lawsuit claimed that more than 100 similarities and plagiarisms existed between the movie and the book/screenplay owned by Douglas and Wilson. The mansion, known as "Chartwell," even has its own ballroom inside. Douglas, a Pride native and resident of Zachary when she died in 2015, starred in 'The Beveryly Hillbillies' television series. She portrayed the daughter of Jed Clampett, who moved Elly May, her Granny and cousin Jethro Bodine from the Ozarks to California after striking oil on his land. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Hurd with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. He reminded me so much of my own dad. 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