The Beverly Hillbillies S3E1 backdrop
The Beverly Hillbillies poster

The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)

S3E1 Jed Becomes a Movie Mogul

Sep 23, 1964 Season 3 Episode 1 Comedy, Family

Drysdale acquires a film studio, Mammoth Pictures, for Jed, prompting the Clampetts to visit their new acquisition. Initially, they struggle to gain entry, but eventually manage to get inside. There, they encounter Lawrence Chaplin, the studio's president, who playfully calls Jed a Zucker and a Roach. Instead of being offended, Jed is impressed by Chaplin's boldness in addressing him directly.