Shes used her community-wide contacts to add muscle to Christmas Cheer, Barrie Humane Society, United Way, Heart & Stroke, Crisis Centre, Barrie Y campaigns. 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. There's a little bit of everything for everyone. Since moving to make Barrie 'home' in 1971, Donna has taken her heart, her head and her talent into this community on many levels. 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. (Cregar) of Lexington, January 16, 2023. The property of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clapmpett on the Beverly Hillbillies tv series, was auctioned off on Saturday. In addition to her showbiz projects, Douglas released two children's books. Most of my scenes were with Buddy, and most of Max's with Irene. She was a fan of Douglas, who played the naive Elly May Clampett on the series. 1848 E La Donna Dr , Tempe, AZ 85283-3214 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. Douglas frequently performed as a gospel singer and was a speaker at church groups, youth groups, schools, and colleges across the United States. "Right outside of home and way out in the country." She recorded several gospel albums, the first released in 1982,[9] and recorded a few minor country music records during the 1970s and 1980s. "I had milked cows before," she recalled in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press. Wholesome blonde actress Donna Douglas, who played pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies . 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. There was a desk full of critters. Douglas, a Pride native and resident of Zachary when she died in 2015, starred in 'The Beveryly Hillbillies' television series. BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer Party City unable to stem losses, files for bankruptcy. Ed. In 1966, she transitioned to film with a role opposite Elvis Presley in the movie Frankie and Johnny.. On The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956), she was the Billboard Girl (1959-1960). While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you'll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. Chosen from more than 500 other actresses, Douglas said she felt at ease playing the role because, like her character, she grew up a poor Southern tomboy. Though the auction floor was mostly filled with knicknacks from the two Zachary houses Douglas owned, a few items had connections to her TV character. single family home located at 1860 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 on sale now for $570000. All rights reserved. As Elly May, she seemed blissfully unaware of her status as a bumpkin blond bombshell. [2], Douglas married her first husband, Roland Bourgeois Jr., in 1951,[15] with whom she had her only child, Danny Bourgeois, in 1954. In his 35 years as an auctioneer, Tony Achord has handled big sales of heavy equipment from closed plants and auctioned off the estates of plenty of wealthy families but never the belongings of a movie star, much less one he grew up admiring on TV. She . A lot of guys my age were because she was absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.. Donna would later proudly pose with Esso plant officials and her parents. BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to Teenager shot while walking to school Wednesday; former student arrested in recent muggings, Group of alleged thieves stole thousands of dollars from Nike store. 02:14 WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. "Our show hit number one the second week. The new Nightingales Christmas novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Nightingales Under the Mistletoe. She got married at 17 years old. The public, however, felt quite the opposite: It ran for nine seasons, often in the Top 10. ZACHARY, LA (WAFB) - She's been called reclusive by some, but legendary television actress Donna Douglas, Elly May on the 1960s TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, lives in Zachary, Louisiana. 4 Beds. Donna's star-power was selling million-dollar homes. She told me she was still cutting grass with her John Deere tractor, Jacob said. Marblehead Current staff. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. After her stint on The Beverly Hillbillies ended, Donna was everyman's sexy pinup dream. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A variety of printed photos of the late Donna Douglas rests on a table at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs Feb. 27, where estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' star were auctioned. 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. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. It's not built into a lot of this star stuff. She first went to New York. Donna believes in community. She talks about God, telling her story of moral choices and the great times she's lived. But only one a black mink coat that several women stopped to try on and pose for photos in actually appeared on the Beverly Hillbillies., They were going to move back to the hills, and Mr. Drysdale, the banker, was trying to convince (Elly May) to stay and gave her a mink coat, Achord said. [citation needed], Douglas remained a close friend of Ebsen's for 32 years. Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar BRPD officer arrested for domestic violence allegedly Party City unable to stem losses, files Party stores ramping up in sales ahead Party stores ramping up in sales ahead of Mardi Gras, despite previous setbacks. Anything with pink on it probably belonged to Douglas, auctioneer David Bowman told bidders asking about details of items. [19] In 1994, Douglas and Wilson declined a $1 million offer to settle the case. A Lutcher resident who said hes more an autograph collector than Beverly Hillbillies fan, Jacob had heard Douglas might be at the dog show, so he made the drive to Baton Rouge and got Douglas to sign the cover of a magazine she appeared on. The star's granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana. The mansion, known as "Chartwell," even has its own ballroom inside. Douglas was dubbed "TV's Marylyn Monroe." She was a dream girl, cheerful and lovely. She was best known to the general public in 1962 for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. 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. The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. Showing Editorial results for donna douglas. 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. Bowman says fans have called from all around the country about the auction. She did her schooling at St. Gerard High School, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, and graduated from Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper . She made a rare Baton Rouge public appearance at the recent Krewe of Mutts parade. 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. The judge found in favor of Walt Disney Pictures and the other defendants. Donna Douglas Sexy Topless Elly May Beverly Hillbillies TV Show Star Naked Publicity Nude Photo Big Boobs Pretty Photograph Poster 230C . By Donna Britt - bio | email. The couple divorced that same year. And you don't do that!". [2] She did not work in that field long, however, as she remained in show business and found other projects. Even to this day, it's shown every day somewhere. Donna Douglas died at her Louisiana home on January 1 . Helpful hints for your holiday party per Joan Crawford: The best parties are a wild mixture of people. Legal Statement. 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. Nearby homes similar to 2122 E LA DONNA Dr have recently sold between $550K to $625K at an average of $255 per square foot. Douglas kind nature paralleled the good-humored backwoods characters on the show she starred in, drawing in viewers like Elizabeth Depaula-Worthy, who watched it as a child. Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, has died. for all nine seasons of the show and reprised her role in a TV movie reboot of the series in 1981. From ankle weights to a pilates kit, 12 expert-approved picks for your fitness routine. The marriage certificate number is 1427 and is held in Reel 58. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer.[9]. Donna Douglas's net worth is estimated to be $500,000. (AP Photo) Despite her newfound fame from The Beverly. 2 Baths. The stars granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana home surrounded by friends and family. Even after hitting it rich and going to Beverly Hills, the clan held onto their hillbilly ways, striking a chord with millions of amused television viewers. The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. A decade later, Douglas revealed the depth of her feelings for Ebsen in an interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict": "I loved Buddy Ebsen. Douglas received her real-estate license after The Beverly Hillbillies finished production. Once a line of rain and thunderstorms passes through during the evening hours, we can expect dry weather to end the workweek. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. Market data provided by Factset. Now her belongings will go to the highest bidders at Southern Heirs Auction. January, 2015. 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 . View 56 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2037 sqft. Mutts parade they love the Hillbillies of my scenes were with Buddy, and most of Max with..., however, as she remained in show business and found other.. 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