https://www.metv.com/stories/buddy-ebsen-called-the-beverly-hillbillies-therapeutic

Audiences found comfort in the Clampett family.

Buddy Ebsen was the star of Beverly Hillbillies, but Max Baer Jr. had more fan mail (https://www.metv.com/stories/buddy-ebsen-was-the-star-of-beverly-hillbillies-but-max-baer-jr-had-more-fan-mail)

Buddy Ebsen may have won the popular vote, but Max Baer Jr. still had the most fan mail.