Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones ...

And recalling "Hillbillies" with a fondness in his heart. "Beverly," that is. Big sitcom; old-time fame. The first question most people ask when they hear the name Buddy Ebsen is a little rude: "Is he ...

In 1900, a political writer described the “hill-billie” as someone who “talks as he pleases, drinks whiskey when he gets it ...