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treky · 10-26-2015, 02:15 AM

there's been a lot of speculation as to where the Clampetts were from-well, I just read on IMDB.COM that in a 1971 episode it was said they're from Tennessee. Of course IMDB is frequently wrong so you can safely choose not to believe that.

biffbronson · 10-26-2015, 04:14 AM

That was probably from one of the final season episodes, at the very end of the series with Mike Minor -- whose character takes on the Crockett name (among many others) to make Granny believe he was from Tennessee.

Anyway, the Moses part of the family was from Tennessee, and "Granny" Daisy Moses frequently mentioned her heritage from that state -- and referred to herself as an MD: "Mountain Doctor."

As far as which state the Clampetts were from, it's never specified on the series.

treky · 10-26-2015, 06:22 PM

yea, I know but I just thought I'd mention that.

As far as the state it's probably Missouri because in one of the episodes where they go back home to Bug Tussle they mention the town of Branson being nearby.

Willbo · 10-27-2015, 08:11 AM

I think it is Missouri. In one of the final seasons they go to Silver Dollar City in Branson. I always thought that was cool since we would go to the Silver Dollar City in Pigeon Forge TN which is now Dollywood.

ILuvCarolBurnett · 11-15-2015, 06:15 PM

There never was a specific state or location provided at least that was actually real. Series creator Paul Henning was from independence, Missouri. His wife, Ruth, was from central Missouri and the show filmed episodes in Silver Dollar City a theme park near Branson Missouri in 1969. "Petticoat Junction" was loosely based on real people from central Missouri, but as for The Beverly Hillbillies, that was never clear.

Will Dockery · 01-15-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

yea, I know but I just thought I'd mention that.

As far as the state it's probably Missouri because in one of the episodes where they go back home to Bug Tussle they mention the town of Branson being nearby.

Was it on the show itself that I heard the family was from the "Ozarks"?

Also, while on a similar subject, what was the explanation of the Clampetts being connected with Hooterville?

LittleRickyII · 02-13-2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Will Dockery

Was it on the show itself that I heard the family was from the "Ozarks"?

Yes, and the Ozarks are in Arkansas and Missouri, NOT Tennessee.

KurtfromPitts · 02-17-2016, 11:59 AM

I once had a trivia book that claimed that the Clampetts were from West Virginia. Don't know if it's true or not.

pkripper001 · 02-17-2016, 05:48 PM

I think it is Kimberling City , Missouri , but also heard Bugtussle, Tennessee .

10-26-2015, 02:15 AM	#1
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	Clampett home there's been a lot of speculation as to where the Clampetts were from-well, I just read on IMDB.COM that in a 1971 episode it was said they're from Tennessee. Of course IMDB is frequently wrong so you can safely choose not to believe that.
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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,488	That was probably from one of the final season episodes, at the very end of the series with Mike Minor -- whose character takes on the Crockett name (among many others) to make Granny believe he was from Tennessee. Anyway, the Moses part of the family was from Tennessee, and "Granny" Daisy Moses frequently mentioned her heritage from that state -- and referred to herself as an MD: "Mountain Doctor." As far as which state the Clampetts were from, it's never specified on the series.
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10-26-2015, 06:22 PM	#3
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	yea, I know but I just thought I'd mention that. As far as the state it's probably Missouri because in one of the episodes where they go back home to Bug Tussle they mention the town of Branson being nearby.

10-27-2015, 08:11 AM	#4
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 862	I think it is Missouri. In one of the final seasons they go to Silver Dollar City in Branson. I always thought that was cool since we would go to the Silver Dollar City in Pigeon Forge TN which is now Dollywood.

11-15-2015, 06:15 PM	#5
ILuvCarolBurnett Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 20, 2014 Location: Beverly Hills CA Posts: 312	There never was a specific state or location provided at least that was actually real. Series creator Paul Henning was from independence, Missouri. His wife, Ruth, was from central Missouri and the show filmed episodes in Silver Dollar City a theme park near Branson Missouri in 1969. "Petticoat Junction" was loosely based on real people from central Missouri, but as for The Beverly Hillbillies, that was never clear.

02-17-2016, 11:59 AM	#8
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,534	I once had a trivia book that claimed that the Clampetts were from West Virginia. Don't know if it's true or not.

02-17-2016, 05:48 PM	#9
pkripper001 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 401	I think it is Kimberling City , Missouri , but also heard Bugtussle, Tennessee .