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Snuffy62266 · 08-05-2000, 05:38 PM

What is J.D. Clampetts middle name?

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Snuffy62266 · 09-01-2000, 06:26 PM

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What is J.D. Clampetts middle name?

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Perderabo · 09-20-2000, 09:37 AM

Some things are so very cosmic in nature that they are unknowable by mortal man. Apparently, Jed's middle name falls into this category.

I have searched rather extensively for this piece of knowledge. The best I was able to do was confirm that his middle initial is D.

But I'm not going to let the fact that I don't know stop me from answering this question!

Jed has a dog named Duke. I hereby assert that he gave his dog his middle name. So his middle name is Duke!

And to any sitcom writers out there: Don't let stuff like this happen. If a character has a middle initial, figure out what it stands for and mention it in at least one episode. You're professional writers...you shouldn't need me to pick up your slack.

johnpowelljr · 11-12-2000, 01:38 AM

Jed Clampett's middle name was never stated....just as Granny's husband's name
never was....he was just J.D. Clampett....

Bianca · 10-21-2003, 10:47 PM

In the Movie from 93. They say his name is "Jed Dediah"

W.J. Griffin · 10-25-2003, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by Bianca
In the Movie from 93. They say his name is "Jed Dediah"

No, sweetie...it's "Jedidiah"...it's one name...

Now, as to Mr. Clampett's middle initial, it's just a case of simple deduction:

From the clues we have ascertained from watching "The Beverly Hillbillies" we can surmise that J.D. Clampett is a very religious man. We can further surmise that Jed's parents were likewise of a God-Fearing sort. (Not necessarilly a bad thing in this day-and-age.) Finally, we can ascertain from Jed's personality that he (or, to be more precise, his parents) would be inspired by a paricular Biblical name...one that showed great bravery in the face of adversity...one that could possibly topple giants...one that was King.

Therefore, I submit to this entire site, using all the evidence at hand, that Jed Clampett's middle initial is...

David. Jedidiah David Clampett.

Do you agree?

Bianca · 10-25-2003, 08:43 PM

Yeah, that sounds right

W.J. Griffin · 10-25-2003, 11:35 PM

Bianca, I hope I didn't offend you with that "sweetie" remark...I really didn't mean to sound all condescending...that's just the way I actually talk at times...

My apologies.

Bianca · 10-26-2003, 11:53 PM

No that's all cool. I didn't at all get offended.

You didn't have to appologise.

tdr · 10-27-2003, 01:34 AM

There are very few biblical names that begin with D, and only 3 of significant masculine personages:

Dan-- "he judged"
Daniel-- "God is my judge"
David-- possibly derived from dod, "beloved"

Any of these would fit J. D. Clampett.

And on this subject, there are 2 significant names from which 'Jed' may be a dimunitive:

Jedidah-- another term from "beloved"
Jedidiah-- "beloved of YAHWEH"

W.J. Griffin · 10-27-2003, 09:53 PM

You know, I didn't even consider "Dan" or "Daniel" at all. "Jedidiah Daniel Clampett"...flows just as well as "Jedidiah David Clampett", I suppose...(then again, it could be "Jedidiah Donald Clampett"...what do you folks think?)

Bianca · 10-31-2003, 02:46 AM

It could really be any name starting with "D"
like:

Doug
Darren
Damien
Domonic

expfcwintergreen · 01-21-2007, 10:13 AM

[QUOTE=Snuffy62266]What is J.D. Clampetts middle name?

I read somewhere else that it was Jefferson Davis Clampett (not sure anymore of the source)

treky · 01-22-2007, 03:54 AM

I don't think they ever mentioned his middle name, and Grannys husbands name.
I know they mentioned what his wifes name was; once in an early episode. Can anyone tell me? I'll check back later and see who knows it.

treky · 01-22-2007, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bianca

In the Movie from 93. They say his name is "Jed Dediah"

yea, well, I just ignore that HORRIBLE movie and pretend it never existed!

08-05-2000, 05:38 PM	#1
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10-21-2003, 10:47 PM	#5
Bianca A Girl Made Of Tin Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Location: Oz Posts: 54	In the Movie from 93. They say his name is "Jed Dediah"
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01-22-2007, 03:54 AM	#14
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I don't think they ever mentioned his middle name, and Grannys husbands name. I know they mentioned what his wifes name was; once in an early episode. Can anyone tell me? I'll check back later and see who knows it.
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09-20-2000, 09:37 AM	#3
Perderabo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2000 Location: Rockville, Md, USA Posts: 171	Some things are so very cosmic in nature that they are unknowable by mortal man. Apparently, Jed's middle name falls into this category. I have searched rather extensively for this piece of knowledge. The best I was able to do was confirm that his middle initial is D. But I'm not going to let the fact that I don't know stop me from answering this question! Jed has a dog named Duke. I hereby assert that he gave his dog his middle name. So his middle name is Duke! And to any sitcom writers out there: Don't let stuff like this happen. If a character has a middle initial, figure out what it stands for and mention it in at least one episode. You're professional writers...you shouldn't need me to pick up your slack.

11-12-2000, 01:38 AM	#4
johnpowelljr Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 11, 2000 Posts: 22	Jed Clampett's middle name was never stated....just as Granny's husband's name never was....he was just J.D. Clampett....

10-25-2003, 08:43 PM	#7
Bianca A Girl Made Of Tin Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Location: Oz Posts: 54	Yeah, that sounds right

10-25-2003, 11:35 PM	#8
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	Bianca, I hope I didn't offend you with that "sweetie" remark...I really didn't mean to sound all condescending...that's just the way I actually talk at times... My apologies.

10-26-2003, 11:53 PM	#9
Bianca A Girl Made Of Tin Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Location: Oz Posts: 54	No that's all cool. I didn't at all get offended. You didn't have to appologise.

10-27-2003, 01:34 AM	#10
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	There are very few biblical names that begin with D, and only 3 of significant masculine personages: Dan-- "he judged" Daniel-- "God is my judge" David-- possibly derived from dod, "beloved" Any of these would fit J. D. Clampett. And on this subject, there are 2 significant names from which 'Jed' may be a dimunitive: Jedidah-- another term from "beloved" Jedidiah-- "beloved of YAHWEH"

10-27-2003, 09:53 PM	#11
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	You know, I didn't even consider "Dan" or "Daniel" at all. "Jedidiah Daniel Clampett"...flows just as well as "Jedidiah David Clampett", I suppose...(then again, it could be "Jedidiah Donald Clampett"...what do you folks think?)

10-31-2003, 02:46 AM	#12
Bianca A Girl Made Of Tin Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Location: Oz Posts: 54	It could really be any name starting with "D" like: Doug Darren Damien Domonic

01-21-2007, 10:13 AM	#13
expfcwintergreen Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: tn Posts: 1	[QUOTE=Snuffy62266]What is J.D. Clampetts middle name? I read somewhere else that it was Jefferson Davis Clampett (not sure anymore of the source)