[DiogenesLamp]

In the grand scheme of things it didn't matter much anyways. Irene Ryan (Granny) died shortly after the show ended. I can't imagine them going on without Granny or God forbid replacing her.

In my opinion granny *WAS* the show. Most of the laughs centered around her and how she responded to things. Jethro was next in terms of bringing the funny. Jed and Ellie were mostly supporting characters for the other two. Once in awhile they would be funny on their own, but most of the time they were lead ins to granny and Jethro.

[niteowl77]

In my opinion Granny *WAS* the show.

Like Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz, Irene Ryan's character was practically given a license to steal every scene in The Beverly Hillbillies.

RIP, Donna Douglas.

Mr. niteowl77

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

I remember on one episode, Jethro was going to hold a séance, in order to contact the spirit world.

Miss Jane: “Jethro, you’re not a medium!”

Jethro: “I know, I’m an extra large!”

[Gay State Conservative]

In my opinion granny *WAS* the show.

IMO Jed *and* Granny were the stars.Ellie Mae,Jethro and the rest were good but Ellie and Jethro were basically eye candy for the younger guys and gals.IMO Hillbillies lost it when they went color...I best liked the first few seasons,