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animalcrackers · 07-07-2003, 08:40 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Buddy Ebsen, who starred in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones," has died after an undisclosed illness. He was 95.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 07-07-2003, 09:38 AM

I just heard the news that Buddy had died. I liked not only the Beverly Hillbillies but also Barnaby Jones in which he starred in. He even was successful as a dancer as well and appeared in several movies as well,one I remember with Shirley Temple and also the Walt Disney Davy Crockett movies where he was sidekick to Fess Parker in those films. He will definitely be missed.

Bedsheets2 · 07-07-2003, 11:09 PM

Thanks Jed for the smiles and laughs that you brought to us. God truly blessed you with many talents and you used them to bring joy to millions. My God grant your family peace. You will be missed.

Novarro · 07-07-2003, 11:20 PM

Rest in peace Jed.
You brought joy to millions of people over the years.
The Beverly Hillbillies was a huge success in Australia where all the cast are still greatly loved
Simon

W.J. Griffin · 07-07-2003, 11:48 PM

This is like losing an old, dear friend. I will miss you, Buddy Ebsen. Rest in peace.

donaldftanner · 07-10-2003, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by W.J. Griffin
This is like losing an old, dear friend. I will miss you, Buddy Ebsen. Rest in peace.

I grew up watching THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, and the older I get, and as time passes by, I see Buddy Ebsen in more than just a nostalgiac sense.......I see him and the character of Jed Clampett as a symbol of what was good, and the way things were.

Every time we lose an icon like Buddy Ebsen, I am reminded of the CRAP that is on TV today (although there are but a few decent shows left), and the way things used to be.

We were better off then, a lot more happy than we are now. Buddy, Jed, Rest In Peace. You are missed.

PS: Jed, say hi to old granny for me in Heaven, will you?

Kitt · 07-10-2003, 05:09 PM

Buddy Ebson made it look easy but it wasn't. Playing the role of a misplaced hillbilly could have been boringly cliche. He could have come off as to be just going through the motions. Instead, he convinced us that he was Jed Clampette, the head of a household of nutty kin and with nutty neighbors lol. His Jed character is one of my all time favorites in sitcom history!

See you Buddy!

Zoneboy · 07-13-2003, 05:23 AM

I was lucky enough to receive an autographed card of Buddy from The Twilight Zone trading card series. I also enjoyed watching him on The Beverly Hillbillies & Barnaby Jones. The Twilight Zone episode he starred in was The Prime Mover. He played a man named Jimbo Cobb that could move things just by thinking. A small piece of trivia, Buddy died on july 6th which is also the same day that Ray young died (1999) Ray Young was the actor that played Jethro in the 1981 tv movie The Return Of The Beverly Hillbillies. Max Baer Jr, refused to re-create his role and Ray was given the part.

tdr · 08-08-2003, 03:16 AM

Only the "young'uns" from the show are now left, who are both in their 60's, and still known mainly from this 60's show. I wish Max Baer could have followed through with his plan for The Beverly Hillbillies Casino while our Buddy was still with us. Perhaps he could still have been up to making an appearance there 2 or 3 years ago.

Brenton · 08-08-2003, 08:31 PM

Rest in Peace, Buddy. Thanks for your contribution to family television.

07-07-2003, 08:40 AM	#1
animalcrackers Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 24, 2002 Location: The Backseat Of Fonzie's Bike Posts: 1,603	Buddy Ebsen Dies LOS ANGELES (AP) - Buddy Ebsen, who starred in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones," has died after an undisclosed illness. He was 95.

07-07-2003, 09:38 AM	#2
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	Buddy Ebsen Dies I just heard the news that Buddy had died. I liked not only the Beverly Hillbillies but also Barnaby Jones in which he starred in. He even was successful as a dancer as well and appeared in several movies as well,one I remember with Shirley Temple and also the Walt Disney Davy Crockett movies where he was sidekick to Fess Parker in those films. He will definitely be missed.

07-07-2003, 11:09 PM	#3
Bedsheets2 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Posts: 47	Rest In Peace Thanks Jed for the smiles and laughs that you brought to us. God truly blessed you with many talents and you used them to bring joy to millions. My God grant your family peace. You will be missed.

07-13-2003, 05:23 AM	#8
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,375	I was lucky enough to receive an autographed card of Buddy from The Twilight Zone trading card series. I also enjoyed watching him on The Beverly Hillbillies & Barnaby Jones. The Twilight Zone episode he starred in was The Prime Mover. He played a man named Jimbo Cobb that could move things just by thinking. A small piece of trivia, Buddy died on july 6th which is also the same day that Ray young died (1999) Ray Young was the actor that played Jethro in the 1981 tv movie The Return Of The Beverly Hillbillies. Max Baer Jr, refused to re-create his role and Ray was given the part.
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08-08-2003, 08:31 PM	#10
Brenton Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 29, 2002 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 86	Rest In Peace Rest in Peace, Buddy. Thanks for your contribution to family television.

07-07-2003, 11:20 PM	#4
Novarro Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 191	Rest in peace Jed. You brought joy to millions of people over the years. The Beverly Hillbillies was a huge success in Australia where all the cast are still greatly loved Simon

07-07-2003, 11:48 PM	#5
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	This is like losing an old, dear friend. I will miss you, Buddy Ebsen. Rest in peace.

07-10-2003, 05:09 PM	#7
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	Buddy Ebson made it look easy but it wasn't. Playing the role of a misplaced hillbilly could have been boringly cliche. He could have come off as to be just going through the motions. Instead, he convinced us that he was Jed Clampette, the head of a household of nutty kin and with nutty neighbors lol. His Jed character is one of my all time favorites in sitcom history! See you Buddy!

08-08-2003, 03:16 AM	#9
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	Only the "young'uns" from the show are now left, who are both in their 60's, and still known mainly from this 60's show. I wish Max Baer could have followed through with his plan for The Beverly Hillbillies Casino while our Buddy was still with us. Perhaps he could still have been up to making an appearance there 2 or 3 years ago.