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. Writing for business, magazines, newspapers; teaching communications at Georgian College; buying with a partner a teenage magazine, Donnas professional life blended with her mom life and her community commitment life. WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. The mansion, known as "Chartwell," even has its own ballroom inside. Donna Douglas died at her Louisiana home on January 1, 2015 at the age of 81. Marblehead Current staff. Donna Douglas's net worth is estimated to be $500,000. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Lutcher's Darrel Jacob, an avid autograph collector, shows a souvenir photo of himself posing with the late Donna Douglas, after he saw a story on her in City Social magazine as an animal lover and took a chance that she would be attending a dog show in Baton Rouge several years ago. Looking over a table stacked with coloring books and other souvenir freebies near the auction houses door, Stevens said Elly Mays authenticity was the shows greatest quality. BATON ROUGE - Walker Howard, the backup quarterback and the former five-star transfer from LSU, announced his commitment to Ole Miss Wednesday morning. Showing Editorial results for donna douglas. "I had milked cows before," she recalled in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press. Contents She prefers to play a role in the founding of things. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Nearby homes similar to 2122 E LA DONNA Dr have recently sold between $550K to $625K at an average of $255 per square foot. 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. 2. Because I've learned I'm a service person. Loving mother of Ronald F. Caliri and his wife Elizabeth of Edina, MN, David M. Caliri of Lexington, Deborah Farrell of Wilmington, the late F. Mark Caliri and his surviving wife Brenda of Woburn, Robert G. Caliri of Lexington . SOLD OCT 14, 2022. View more recently sold homes. She regularly meets with people to help them discover the core business activities that will make them successful. Louisiana Marriage Index, which cites the marriage of Doris Smith and R J Bourgeois as occurring in Baton Rouge on July 5, 1951. 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. 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. [11], In December 2010, Mattel released a new collection of three Barbies called the Classic TV Collection. Douglas' niece . "I didn't want to be put in a place of compromise," she said. [6] She was featured as the "Letters Girl" on NBC's The Perry Como Show in 1957 and as the "Billboard Girl" on NBC's The Steve Allen Show in 1959. The book also has a section on good manners called "Hollywood Social Graces". You always saw her with all her makeup on. 6. In Los Angeles, Donna would land the coveted role of Elly May Clampett. Photos: Donna Douglas-Elly May Estate Sale, 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 prefers to use her creativity for ideas, and so put her energy into the Marketing and Branding of Victoria Village, the capital campaign at Grove Park Home, Barrie Public Library, Gryphon Theatre. Then, I was gonna be worthy of their trust.". In their own way, the Clampetts were a forerunner of the `60s counterculture. She loves animals. She was best known to the general public in 1962 for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. Ft. 5618 S SPYGLASS Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283. "Well, I was born outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana," Douglas said. It was settled on December 27, 2011, and details were confidential, but both sides claimed to be content with the outcome. Marshal, Tightrope, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Bachelor Father, Adam-12, and Route 66. She got married at 17 years old. Then, I didn't have to be afraid. She was 81. She made numerous television appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including The Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder" (1960). Her star was beginning to rise. 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. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Southern Heirs Auction Company owner Tony Achord starts the auction of items from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, Saturday morning in Denham Springs. Donna Trask Hurd, 72, of Marblehead, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, in her home with her family by her side. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. She moved to New York and soon appeared on television series, including a well-remembered guest-star shot on The Twilight Zone (1959) in one of the series' most famous episodes, The Twilight Zone: Eye of the Beholder (1960), in which she plays a woman who tries to undergo a series of experimental treatments to make her beautiful, only for the treatments to fail. 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. Footer 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. Douglas, born in the community of Pride, was a Zachary resident when she passed away Jan. 1, 2015. 1868 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is for sale. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A large image of the late Donna Douglas eating ice cream in an offbeat frame made of white PVC pipe was one piece of the property of the actress's estate auctioned Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Douglas was named Miss Baton Rouge[4] and Miss New Orleans in 1957. During the filming of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas and Irene Ryan would throw a huge Christmas party for the cast and their families. Douglas, like Ebsen, is a Republican and a successful gospel singer and character actress. This was followed by a bit part in the musical comedy Li'l Abner (1959) and the role of a secretary in the comedy/romance Lover Come Back (1961), starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day.[8]. Even to this day, it's shown every day somewhere. "Our show hit number one the second week. [2] She did not work in that field long, however, as she remained in show business and found other projects. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. She died at the age of 82 from pancreatic cancer. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer.[9]. Most of my scenes were with Buddy, and most of Max's with Irene. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. 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. She died of pancreatic cancer in January 2015 in the Baton Rouge area. The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is one of her favorite causes. She is outstanding with both networking and communicating. Born in Quincy, Donna was the daughter of the late Paul, and Camille (Hopkins) Trask. 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. After "The Beverly Hillbillies," Douglas worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music albums and wrote a book for children that drew on biblical themes. With the 1973 death of Hillbillies co-star Irene Ryan, the 1980 death of Raymond Bailey, and Max Baer Jr.'s refusal to participate, Douglas joined Nancy Kulp and Buddy Ebsen in 1981 as the only original cast members to appear in the reunion movie Return of the Beverly Hillbillies. A wind advisory has been issued for south Tuesday PM Forecast: quick line of storms expected Wednesday evening. The event was held Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Wholesome blonde actress Donna Douglas, who played pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies . [2], Douglas married her first husband, Roland Bourgeois Jr., in 1951,[15] with whom she had her only child, Danny Bourgeois, in 1954. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The star's granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana. 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. Just like Elly May Clampett, Douglas had a rags-to-riches story, having left the farm she grew up on near Pride as a young woman looking for acting work, eventually landing her seemingly meant-to-be role on The Beverly Hillbillies. People at the sale remembered both the character and actress as friendly and admirable. Attention as a beautiful woman is great until it isn't. The suit alleged that packaging for the "Elly May" Barbie doll featured a photo of her portraying the character. View 56 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2037 sqft. She played softball and basketball when she was a student in high school. Search instead in Creative? $625,000 Last Sold Price. "It just depends on who's here, who wants it and what it is. The next cold front will deliver rain and Five-star transfer from LSU announces commitment to Ole Miss. 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. . Jan. 2, 2015, 4:19 PM PST / Updated Jan. 2, 2015, 4:57 PM PST. SOLD JUN 13, 2022. Education Douglas had her education at St. Gerard Catholic High School. "Right outside of home and way out in the country." Jacob attended an auction of estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' actress at Southern Heirs Auction Company Saturday in Denham Springs. 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. 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. 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. "I believed with all my heart that if I did the best I could do, that God would take care of me. Douglas is known for her role as Elly May Clampett on "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. "That was the first time I had ever been on an airplane," Douglas said. Donna also tried gospel music. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Donna J. Caliri. In November 2011, she released a new children's book titled Miss Donna's Mulberry Acres Farm. Her early work included the building of an independent newspaper as a leading news voice in this community. That show paved the way for roles in the 1959 Hollywood feature film Career (1959), in which he co-starred with Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine, and in the Paramount film musical adaptation of the Broadway stage property, Lil Abner (1959). Douglas was born Doris Ione Smith[1] in the community of Pride, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, on September 26, 1932. Douglas and Wilson claimed that in 1985, they had developed a screenplay from the book. [16] She married Robert M. Leeds, director of The Beverly Hillbillies, in 1971; they divorced in 1980. 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. The night before he died, Max and I went up to the hospital to see him. [2] One focus of her charitable work was speaking in support of various Christian children's homes, mostly in the American South. 1848 E La Donna Dr , Tempe, AZ 85283-3214 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. The marriage certificate number is 1427 and is held in Reel 58. [8] She played Barbara Simmons in four 1961 episodes of the CBS detective series Checkmate. Although Douglas was an active actress in the 1960s, she was still relatively unknown when selected from among 500 young actresses to work on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971). 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"I figured they were equipped the same, so I just went on over and did it. You have permission to edit this article. It's so wonderful just to be ordinary folks with ordinary people, 'cuz that's the way I am.". Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. 02:14 WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. Roger W. Lasch. "Oh no, I wasn't good in real estate. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. No doubt about it, Clampett was lucky, and so is anyone else who can gather up enough coins to purchase this property. Donna Douglas was a well-known American celebrity with a net worth of $500 thousand as of June 2022. Donna Douglas died at her Louisiana home on January 1 . 2,484 Sq. Actress Donna Douglas grants rare interview. "She was always happy, and she really loved animals -- just like her character on `The Beverly Hillbillies.' Many brides wore domed pillbox A cool photo collection that shows what naughty ladies looked like in the 1950s. Between 250 and 300 items were up for sale on Saturday, Achord said. She was raised in South London, where she started making up stories seated in the coal shed in their backyard. [note 2], Douglas attended St. Gerard Catholic High School,[4] where she played softball and basketball,[4] and was a member of the school's first graduating class. Jacob attended an auction of estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' actress at Southern Heirs Auction Company Saturday in Denham Springs. Douglas received her real-estate license after The Beverly Hillbillies finished production. Max Baer Jr., who co-starred with Donna Douglas on The Beverly Hillbillies, tells RumorFix, "I loved her.". She would star with a hippo one day and a chimp on another. All rights reserved. A natural . "So many kinds of people relate to Elly May," Douglas said. 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. Weve done bigger sales financially, he said, but Ive got to tell you, I was a super fan. Lisa Stevens, of Geismar, remembered singing along to the shows theme song and getting Douglas autograph when she was young. Donna's Critters and Kids: Children's Stories with a Bible Touch came with a . 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]. Ms. Donna Douglas is honest, trustworthy and works diligently to satisfy her clients when marketing and listing new property. "She was a very religious lady. However, a longer, soaking Wednesday AM Forecast: Windy now, storms coming in tonight. A baby boy came along, but the marriage split. Sold a home in 2013 in TX 75763. Douglas was an animal lover and used to make all of the dog shows, Jacob said. In a 2003 interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict", she summed up her views on the role: "Elly May was like a slice out of my life. Donna Douglas Hal B. Wallis saw the Sullivan episode and cast her in the role of Marjorie Burke in the movie drama Career (1959), starring Anthony Franciosa, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine. This extremely comical series debuted with The Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts Strike Oil (1962), on her 30th birthday, Wednesday, September 26th, 1962, which is among the narrowest & sheerest coincidences, that are hardest to believe. Donna won Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans. A very personal lady, and we feel privileged to sell off her stuff," said auctioneer David Bowman.While none of Douglas' critters are up for auction, you could walk away with a variety of items from memorabilia to crystal. There was a desk full of critters. But, as with any abilities, she may open a door for you, but you have to have substance or integrity to advance you through that door. She first went to New York. The hats were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. [2], Douglas died at Baton Rouge General Hospital, aged 82, on January 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. We were number one on national television for two solid years," she said. For Donna Douglas, it sounds as though art really did reflect life in a way.The actress died Thursday at the age of 81 at her home in Louisiana and, while she was easily most famous for playing Elly May Clampett, the beautiful fish-out-of-water niece of an accidental oilman on The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas enjoyed a fruitful career and in later years reflected on having had the type of life . She drove that point home when she offered to ride her John Deer "tractor" for this report. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She said she never minded being typecast as her "Hillbillies" character. Danny P. Bourgeois, her only child, was born on September 14, 1954. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. You can preview some of the items on the Southern Heirs website or in person Saturday from 8-10 a.m. single family home located at 1860 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 on sale now for $570000. Today she maintains that commitment, enjoys the adulthoods of her three children, and the laughter of her two grand-daughters. Her estate was auctioned on Saturday at Achords Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. "The farthest north I'd been at this time, I'd been to Shreveport, Louisiana one time." 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. Her early work included the building of an independent newspaper as a leading news voice in this community. Typically she was clad in a snug flannel shirt and tight jeans cinched with a rope belt, and she seemed to prefer her critters to any beau. [19] In 1994, Douglas and Wilson declined a $1 million offer to settle the case. What you learn about Donna is that she can't deny her international stardom, but she tries really hard to just be normal. Douglas is known for her role as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly. "So, I went to night school and got my real estate license." I'll tell 'em what's good about the house, but I'll tell them what's wrong about it, too. She made a rare Baton Rouge public appearance at the recent Krewe of Mutts parade. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, her niece told The Associated Press. The big ticket item is a 5-piece bedroom set rumored to have been given to Douglas by the "King" himself, Elvis Presley. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". The twist was she was beautiful, at least to the viewers, but considered hideous to the pig people of the planet, she was on. She maintained that she had never endorsed the doll nor given Mattel permission to use her name to promote its sale, and she sought $75,000 in damages. Besides just being an extremely decadent and lavish home, the place also has a claim to fame. ", See Celine Dion's oceanfront estate and other hideaways of the super rich. Wilson stated at the time, "They would have had to copy our stuff verbatim for us to prevail". The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. 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 . "So many people love her, and that means a lot to me.". Douglas' career began with beauty pageants -- she was Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans -- followed by a trip to New York to pursue a career in entertainment. She starred with Elvis in the movie, Frankie and Johnny, but as producers for upcoming movies asked her to show more skin and play more provocative roles, she turned down movies. During the 1966 summer hiatus of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas made her only starring feature-film appearance, cast as Frankie in Fred de Cordova's Frankie and Johnny (1966) with Elvis Presley. Buddy Ebsen and she had a lot in common. 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 shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. She was born Doris Smith, near Pride, Louisiana. Donna Douglas, who played the shapely, blue-eyed daughter of the suddenly wealthy mountaineer Jed Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," the wildly popular television sitcom of a . Now her belongings will go to the highest bidders at Southern Heirs Auction. The Associated Press contributed to this report. It wasn't much of a stretch for Douglas to fit into the troupe, said her cousin, Charlene Smith. She is best known for playing Elly May Clampett. She was a fan of Douglas, who played the naive Elly May Clampett on the series. 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. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you'll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. $683,500 Last Sold Price. Coming from a tough life, she has fought hard to get far from home, especially away from her abusive step-father . Helpful hints for your holiday party per Joan Crawford: The best parties are a wild mixture of people. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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? $550,000 Last Sold Price. Ft. 2136 E PEBBLE BEACH Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282. 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. ", The show was not only assailed by critics, but by the network president who put it on the air: "I HATED it," Michael Dann confided much later. Donna would later proudly pose with Esso plant officials and her parents. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They were probably funny but rebellious. On Donna Douglas: 'She Was Elly May Until The Day She Died'. 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. I was in love with Elly May Clampett. Douglas was named Miss Golden Globe in 1963 and received the TV Land Favorite Fish out of Water Award in 2004. BATON ROUGE - The nation's largest party-themed specialty Wednesday PM Forecast: line of storms tonight, bigger soak Saturday. BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer Party City unable to stem losses, files for bankruptcy. She has volunteered her speaking messages to literally hundreds of students, unemployed hopeful people, business owners in this community. The hats were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. They were poor, but moved to north Baton Rouge when her father, Emmett Smith, got a job with Esso Oil Company. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Douglas was dubbed "TV's Marylyn Monroe." She was a dream girl, cheerful and lovely. Heres a newspaper clipping from the Edinburg Daily Courier, and is dated October 29, 1938. [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. These dolls were Samantha Stephens (from Bewitched, played by Elizabeth Montgomery); Jeannie (from I Dream of Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden); and Elly May Clampett.[12]. Douglas appeared The Beverly Hillbillies, a comedy about a backwoods Tennessee family who moved to Beverly Hills after striking it rich from oil on their land. She was a fan of Douglas, who played the naive Elly May Clampett on the series. 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. She immediately won the character role of "Elly May Clampett" on one of the greatest situation comedies of all time, The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). 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