She started as a model and won a couple of beauty pageants, too. Once In an interview, Douglas stated that she had a great working relationship with Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies. The hillbilly Clampetts thought the doorbell of their new mansion was music that mysteriously played from inside the walls, and Elly May initially preferred Beverly Hills critters to its men, who she was willing to rassle if they made a wrong move. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Hilton & Hyland and Berkshire Hathaway, Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett, Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine, Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett and Irene Ryan as Daisy Moses in "The Beverly Hillbillies. She was best known to the general public in 1962 for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. Since moving to make Barrie home in 1971, Donna has taken her heart, her head and her talent into this community on many levels. $683,500 Last Sold Price. "So, I went to night school and got my real estate license." In November 2011, she released a new children's book titled Miss Donna's Mulberry Acres Farm. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, her niece told The Associated Press. She was so naive, and it was hard to believe that somebody could be that naive, but sometimes she reminded me of me, Depaula-Worthy, of Hammond, said with a laugh as she tried on a wide-brimmed pink hat. It wasn't much of a stretch for Douglas to fit into the troupe, said her cousin, Charlene Smith. Coming from the 77-year-old, that means a lot, because he says, "I'm such a bastard that if you're a dick when your living you're a dead . 2 Baths. It was settled on December 27, 2011, and details were confidential, but both sides claimed to be content with the outcome. The event was held Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of a few years. Born 1932 as Doris Ione Smith, American actress and singer Donna Douglas moved to New York City to pursue a career in show business and started as an illustration model for toothpaste advertisements. Donna Douglas, who played the ditsy Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," died Friday at her home in Zachary, La., according to a report by CBS affiliate WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. "After screening the pilot, I don't think I ever watched another segment.". She said she never minded being typecast as her "Hillbillies" character. December 28, 2019 1950s, 1960s, beauty, celebrity & famous people, fashion & clothing, female, portraits Born 1932 as Doris Ione Smith, American actress and singer Donna Douglas moved to New York City to pursue a career in show business and started as an illustration model for toothpaste advertisements. A baby boy came along, but the marriage split. As Elly May, she seemed blissfully unaware of her status as a bumpkin blond bombshell. These and other television appearances led New York photographers and newspaper reporters to award her the "Miss By-line" crown, which she wore on CBS' The Ed Sullivan Show.[7]. 1848 E La Donna Dr , Tempe, AZ 85283-3214 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. Legal Statement. Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. She was a children's author. Now her belongings will go to the highest bidders at Southern Heirs Auction. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) A polar bear chased several residents around a tiny, isolated Alaska Native whaling village, killing a mother and her 1-year-old son in BRPD officer arrested for domestic violence allegedly threatened to shoot victim, hit them in the face with gun. A wind advisory has been issued for south Tuesday PM Forecast: quick line of storms expected Wednesday evening. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Auction workers Kyle Landry, left, and Nick Byrd show a room full of auction-goers some of the hats from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series. Sale of late Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas' belongings draws crowd to Denham Springs auction house, Fans hit black gold at auction of Elly May actress estate, By Olivia McClure Special to The Advocate, Save 28% on this massaging footrest for the ultimate stress relief, Heres a top performing Apple computer for a price that will blow your mind, Get Cyber Monday savings on this 4-star-reviewed data back up system. She made numerous television appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including The Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder" (1960). single family home located at 1860 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 on sale now for $570000. The suit was settled in 2011. She was 81. She has developed a program that teaches people how to start and grow their businesses. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- An item in the property of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, before it was auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. All rights reserved. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, left, watches as Hammond's Elizabeth Depaula Worthy, right, tries on one of the late Donna Douglas' hats, in the actresses's signature pink color, before the start of an auction that included items from the estate of the star of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. The hats were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. The stars granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana home surrounded by friends and family. "I believed with all my heart that if I did the best I could do, that God would take care of me. Weve done bigger sales financially, he said, but Ive got to tell you, I was a super fan. You always saw her with all her makeup on. Search instead in Creative? Jan. 2, 2015, 4:19 PM PST / Updated Jan. 2, 2015, 4:57 PM PST. Douglas and Wilson claimed that in 1985, they had developed a screenplay from the book. And the other thing was that mom and daddy trusted me enough to let me go and was gonna help me with my little boy, because he was gonna stay. "Oh no, I wasn't good in real estate. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Caliri. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer.[9]. In Los Angeles, Donna would land the coveted role of Elly May Clampett. Love the property? [3][22][23] Her interment was in East Feliciana Parish, Louisianas Bluff Creek Cemetery. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, a childhood fan of the television show 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' looks over a rack of coats and dresses that belonged to the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the series, before estate items that belonged to Douglas were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Donna Douglas was born Doris Smith in bayou country near Pride, LA on Sept. 26, 1933. "Well, I was born outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana," Douglas said. Wilson stated at the time, "They would have had to copy our stuff verbatim for us to prevail". The architecture and details are inspired by 18th Century French Neoclassical design. [20], On May 4, 2011, Douglas filed a federal lawsuit claiming that Mattel and CBS Consumer Products used her name and likeness for a Barbie doll in the Classic TV Collection without her authorization. The dark coat, foreground, was the only item at the auction known to be used in the series; it was given to Elly May in one episode by Mr. Drysdale, the show's tightwad bank president character, to try to convince the homesick girl to get her family to stay in Beverly Hills. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 2.5 Baths. They were poor, but moved to north Baton Rouge when her father, Emmett Smith, got a job with Esso Oil Company. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She portrayed the daughter of Jed Clampett, who moved Elly May, her Granny and cousin Jethro Bodine from the Ozarks to California after striking oil on his land. Max Baer Jr., who co-starred with Donna Douglas on The Beverly Hillbillies, tells RumorFix, "I loved her.". January, 2015. A lot of guys my age were because she was absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, a childhood fan of the television show 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' looks over a rack of coats and dresses that belonged to the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the series, before estate items that belonged to Douglas were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- An item in the property of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, before it was auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. 6. They were probably funny but rebellious. Group of alleged thieves stole thousands of Detectives investigating fatal shooting in Donaldsonville that Detectives investigating fatal shooting in Donaldsonville that left 18-year-old dead. Donna Douglas, the Pride native who rose to television fame as the critter-loving, effervescent Elly May Clampett in the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! PONCHATOULA- It's one of the most egregious cases victims' advocates tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit they have ever seen, after a judge awarded full custody to How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Donna Douglas died at her Louisiana home on January 1, 2015 at the age of 81. When her first child was born in 1978, Donna decided to start her own business, to juggle full time parenthood with development of a successful writing and newsletter publication business. Donna J. Caliri. She did her schooling at St. Gerard High School, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, and graduated from Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper . The dark coat, foreground, was the only item at the auction known to be used in the series; it was given to Elly May in one episode by Mr. Drysdale, the show's tightwad bank president character, to try to convince the homesick girl to get her family to stay in Beverly Hills. It looks like theres a new Bel Air property on the market thats getting the title of most expensive home in the U.S. A 25,000-square-foot estate known as "Chartwell" has just been listed for $350 million, making it the priciest residential property in the country right now. "[25] Smith said that at Christmas 2014, Douglas gave her a Bible that she had signed. While modeling didn't appeal to her -- "I didn't want to be that skinny" -- television did. View 45 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2400 sqft. Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies (19621971). Helpful hints for your holiday party per Joan Crawford: The best parties are a wild mixture of people. She takes her belief in the basic goodness of people, combines it with their creativity and energy and has helped over 1,200 people make their business dreams a reality. [17], In 2003, Douglas's mother, Elma Smith, died. The event was held Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer Party City unable to stem losses, files for bankruptcy. Ft. 2136 E PEBBLE BEACH Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282. View more recently sold homes. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Auction workers Kyle Landry, left, and Nick Byrd show a room full of auction-goers some of the hats from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series. She was a fan of Douglas, who played the naive Elly May Clampett on the series. Ed. In 1966, she transitioned to film with a role opposite Elvis Presley in the movie Frankie and Johnny.. ELVIS PRESLEY and Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas made Frankie & Johnny together and 'sparks were flying' on set but the two stars also shared a deeper connection Elvis couldn't find at home. Besides just being an extremely decadent and lavish home, the place also has a claim to fame. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. Douglas frequently performed as a gospel singer and was a speaker at church groups, youth groups, schools, and colleges across the United States. The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. According to the listing agents at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Hilton & Hyland and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, the sprawling mansion features some pretty remarkable amenities including a ballroom, world-class wine cellar, formal salon and period-paneled dining room. The mansion, known as "Chartwell," even has its own ballroom inside. The judge found in favor of Walt Disney Pictures and the other defendants. Her early work included the building of an independent newspaper as a leading news voice in this community. She attended St. Gerard High School in Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, and Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper School) in Baton Rouge, LouiDonna Douglas, where she graduated in 1951. Actress Donna Douglas grants rare interview. Donna Douglas's net worth is estimated to be $500,000. or redistributed. "The farthest north I'd been at this time, I'd been to Shreveport, Louisiana one time." Recovering from a recent bout of walking pneumonia, Achord had a bit of trouble Saturday quieting down the chatter of hundreds of people packed into the auction house as they waited to bid on items like a baby grand piano, dressers, jewelry and artwork from Douglas and three other estates, not to mention several guns from the Livingston Parish Sheriffs Offices evidence locker. View 56 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2037 sqft. You have permission to edit this article. During the filming of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas and Irene Ryan would throw a huge Christmas party for the cast and their families. US actress Donna Douglas, best known for playing the tomboyish Elly May Clampett in 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, dies at the age of 82. She took after the Elly May role like a hippo to water. Her childhood in Pride, Louisiana, came in handy when she was asked during her audition to milk a goat. Footer She also worked as a gospel singer and a popular real estate agent in Beverly Hills, California. Hotty Russell Gage, BR native and former Tiger, feeling 'great' after suffering concussion during NFL playoff game, Despite season high in scoring, #13 LSU gymnastics comes up short against #1 Oklahoma. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1932, and she passed away in January 2015. The Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts Strike Oil. Donna Douglas Sexy Topless Elly May Beverly Hillbillies TV Show Star Naked Publicity Nude Photo Big Boobs Pretty Photograph Poster 230C . She got married at 17 years old. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A piano belonging to the late actress Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, kicked off an auction that included many of her estate items. She was born Doris Smith, near Pride, Louisiana. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022. WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. She is outstanding with both networking and communicating. The beautiful but tomboyish blonde Elly May was played on the hit 1960s show The Beverly Hillbillies by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native who died in January 2015. Prospective bidders have to call weeks in advance to get a seat at an auction selling hot items, like those from the estate of a celebrity, she said. In her later years, Douglas was usually seen wearing pink, and from the looks of the auction lot, apparently had quite a few pink household furnishings and objects, like a set of chairs with pink cushions and a pair of tall pink flamingo statues. Douglas wrote and published a religion-based children's book titled Donna's Critters and Kids: Children's Stories with a Bible Touch. Even to this day, it's shown every day somewhere. 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