It's not built into a lot of this star stuff. [2], Douglas married her first husband, Roland Bourgeois Jr., in 1951,[15] with whom she had her only child, Danny Bourgeois, in 1954. "I am sure there's people that are willing to just pay whatever it takes to get this to put in their home," said Bowman. Shes used her community-wide contacts to add muscle to Christmas Cheer, Barrie Humane Society, United Way, Heart & Stroke, Crisis Centre, Barrie Y campaigns. The money from the auction will go to Douglas' son.The auction will also include items from three other estates. Donna Douglas was a well-known American celebrity with a net worth of $500 thousand as of June 2022. Douglas appeared in a 1958 episode of The Phil Silvers Show "Bilko and the Crosbys" credited as Doris Bourgeois, her given name and her married name from her first marriage. She played softball and basketball at St. Gerard High School, which is now Redemptorist High. "Well, I was born outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana," Douglas said. The lawsuit claimed that the developed screenplay had been submitted to Disney, Goldberg, and Midler three times during 1987 and 1988. 2 Baths. Search instead in Creative? 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. 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. 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. 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 . Market data provided by Factset. Conversation pits were typically accessed by a small staircase and filled with modular seating that could be arranged in multiple ways, such 45 Beautiful Pics of Donna Douglas in the 1950s and '60s, The Tragic Story of the Berberovs, a Soviet Family Who Raised Lions as Their Pets at Home in the 1970s, 35 Fabulous Photos Show What Brides Looked Like in the 1960s, 30 Cool Pics That Capture Naughty Ladies of the 1950s, Mihailo Tolotos, the Greek Orthodox Monk Who Lived 82 Years Without Ever Seeing a Woman, Joan Crawfords Tips for a Great Party: Everyone Welcome, Except Hippies With Unwashed Feet, Candid Snaps of a Group of Women Spent Time Together in a Pub in Bermondsey, on a Day Trip to Margate, ca. Donna won Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans. 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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. Education Douglas had her education at St. Gerard Catholic High School. 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. She is best known for playing Elly May Clampett. 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. "[10], In 1992, Douglas and Baer attended Ebsen's 84th-birthday celebration in Beverly Hills, California. or redistributed. The stars granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana home surrounded by friends and family. The big ticket item is a 5-piece bedroom set rumored to have been given to Douglas by the "King" himself, Elvis Presley. Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. Market data provided by Factset. Above all, she was singing Gospel songs and serving as an inspirational loudspeaker. $683,500 Last Sold Price. [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. 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. She started as a model and won a couple of beauty pageants, too. Douglas is known for her role as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies." 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. 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. Lisa Stevens, of Geismar, remembered singing along to the shows theme song and getting Douglas autograph when she was young. The hats were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Donna Douglas Set during the Second World War. The hat might be fun to have, to wear to her garden club meetings, she said. Roger W. Lasch, 81, of Dewey, Arizona passed away at his home on December 28th after a courageous battle with lung cancer. 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). "The farthest north I'd been at this time, I'd been to Shreveport, Louisiana one time." You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. She never looked her age. 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. 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. Barrie, Ontario, Canada All rights reserved. She did her schooling at St. Gerard High School, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, and graduated from Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper . 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. Weve done bigger sales financially, he said, but Ive got to tell you, I was a super fan. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, her niece told The Associated Press. 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. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A framed picture of Elly May Clampett, played by Pride native Donna Douglas, and her Beverly Hillbillies co-star Jed Clampett, played by Buddy Ebsen, sits on a table with other property belonging to the late actress, as Baton Rouge's Linda Shaffer, left, and Central's Debbie Drinkard look over a table of hats that belonged to Douglas during an auction Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Donna also tried gospel music. 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. [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. 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. In November 2011, she released a new children's book titled Miss Donna's Mulberry Acres Farm. 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. For the past 15 years, Donnas substantial energy has centred on the dreams of hundreds of people with business ideas. Max Baer Jr., who co-starred with Donna Douglas on The Beverly Hillbillies, tells RumorFix, "I loved her.". Suite 223, 65 Cedar Point Drive Sold a home in 2013 in TX 75763. Douglas, a Pride native and resident of Zachary when she died in 2015, starred in 'The Beveryly Hillbillies' television series. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. Bridal gowns in the 1960s mostly featured high-waisted empire silhouettes and up-styles were definitely in. 2,750 Sq. She is a Master of Rural Property Marketing and sold ours very fast and negotiated a great price too! 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. 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. The film proved popular, but did little to advance Douglas's big-screen career. (AP Photo) Despite her newfound fame from The Beverly. [16] She married Robert M. Leeds, director of The Beverly Hillbillies, in 1971; they divorced in 1980. Douglas was born Doris Ione Smith[1] in the community of Pride, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, on September 26, 1932. A wind advisory has been issued for south Tuesday PM Forecast: quick line of storms expected Wednesday evening. All rights reserved. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. SOLD JUN 13, 2022. 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. "Fans of Douglas are likely to place bids to win unique items like a 1963 TV Guide award, autographed pictures and fur coats worn by Douglas. 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. Anything with pink on it probably belonged to Douglas, auctioneer David Bowman told bidders asking about details of items. [8] She played Barbara Simmons in four 1961 episodes of the CBS detective series Checkmate. The 1,548 sq. Wholesome blonde actress Donna Douglas, who played pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies . She drove that point home when she offered to ride her John Deer "tractor" for this report. She played softball and basketball when she was a student in high school. 1848 E La Donna Dr , Tempe, AZ 85283-3214 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. As Elly May, she seemed blissfully unaware of her status as a bumpkin blond bombshell. I'll tell 'em what's good about the house, but I'll tell them what's wrong about it, too. Then, I was gonna be worthy of their trust.". The home featured in the opening credits of the Beverly Hillbillies sitcom is on the market, and it's the most expensive in the country! [2] One focus of her charitable work was speaking in support of various Christian children's homes, mostly in the American South. 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 . She was born on September 26, 1933, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LouiDonna Douglas, Louisiana, and grew up to be very similar to Elly May in that she had a strong love for animals and nature. Douglas was dubbed "TV's Marylyn Monroe." She was a dream girl, cheerful and lovely. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1933, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LouiDonna Douglas, the United States for the proud parents: Emmett Ratcliff Smith, her mother, and Elma Robinson, her father. You know why? for all nine seasons of the show and reprised her role in a TV movie reboot of the series in 1981. She prefers to play a role in the founding of things. Showing Editorial results for donna douglas. She recorded several gospel albums, the first released in 1982,[9] and recorded a few minor country music records during the 1970s and 1980s. Douglas, who played the tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom, died at the age of 82 on Jan. 1, 2015 of pancreatic cancer. Donna Trask Hurd, 72, of Marblehead, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, in her home with her family by her side. "Our show hit number one the second week. SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 14, 2022. She talks about God, telling her story of moral choices and the great times she's lived. Douglas and Baer had visited Ebsen in the hospital, and following his death, both delivered a eulogy at his funeral. "So many kinds of people relate to Elly May," Douglas said. Many brides wore domed pillbox A cool photo collection that shows what naughty ladies looked like in the 1950s. "It just depends on who's here, who wants it and what it is. Helpful hints for your holiday party per Joan Crawford: The best parties are a wild mixture of people. 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. The night before he died, Max and I went up to the hospital to see him. May your soul rest in peace, Donna Douglas. Douglas frequently performed as a gospel singer and was a speaker at church groups, youth groups, schools, and colleges across the United States. Once a line of rain and thunderstorms passes through during the evening hours, we can expect dry weather to end the workweek. Her father, Emmett Smith, was an employee of the Esso Oil Company, and Douglas spent her summers fishing and collecting pets on her grandparents' 23-acre farm in Baywood. Since moving to make Barrie 'home' in 1971, Donna has taken her heart, her head and her talent into this community on many levels. 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 . [2] She did not work in that field long, however, as she remained in show business and found other projects. 2,484 Sq. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you'll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. [21] She claimed that CBS and Mattel needed her approval to design the doll, while CBS and Mattel maintained that they did not need her consent or approval because the network held the exclusive rights to the character. The couple divorced that same year. 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. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of . 02:14 WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. Today she maintains that commitment, enjoys the adulthoods of her three children, and the laughter of her two grand-daughters. Love the property? 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. Donna believes that at least 20% of her time should be devoted to her community. Attention as a beautiful woman is great until it isn't. "She was a very religious lady. Wilson stated at the time, "They would have had to copy our stuff verbatim for us to prevail". The show was about hillbillies who strike oil and move among the rich of Beverly Hills. John Podesta Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth, Sebastian Thrun Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth, Donna Douglas Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Husband, Career, and Net Worth, Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education, Donna Douglass Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions, Donna Douglass Husband, Marriage & Relationship, Paul James Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth, Elena Genevinne Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Boyfriend, Career, and Net Worth, Dan Orlovsky Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth, True Thompson Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Career, and Net Worth, Sofia Skalkosova Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Boyfriend, Career, and Net Worth, Robert M. Leeds (m. 19711980), Roland Bourgeois (m. 19491954). View 56 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2037 sqft. Actress Donna Douglas grants rare interview. Donna J. Caliri. In 1993, Douglas, Ebsen, and Baer reunited on The Jerry Springer Show, and for a final time in a CBS-TV television special, The Legend of The Beverly Hillbillies. Bowman says fans have called from all around the country about the auction. 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. 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. Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. 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. She was 81. 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. She first went to New York. Emmett and Elma Smith kept their grandson while Donna set out to try to make as much money as possible to send back home. She has volunteered her speaking messages to literally hundreds of students, unemployed hopeful people, business owners in this community. I related to him so easily. [24], Charlene Smith, Douglas's niece by marriage, said that Douglas returned to live in East Baton Rouge Parish around 2005: "She was always happy, always beautiful. Douglas, a Pride native and resident of Zachary when she died in 2015, starred in 'The Beveryly Hillbillies' television series. 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. She was 81. [17], In 2003, Douglas's mother, Elma Smith, died. She also worked as a gospel singer and a popular real estate agent in Beverly Hills, California. 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. 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. 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). She has developed a program that teaches people how to start and grow their businesses. The Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts Strike Oil. Danny P. Bourgeois, her only child, was born on September 14, 1954. 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. At the height of her fame in the mid-1960s, actress Donna Douglas received more fan mail than any of her castmates on the hit sitcom . Former LSU basketball star Quianna Chaney's on-court view of the Seimone Augustus LSU ramps up concern over gymnasts safety, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar bear attack. Her business programs, her volunteer work, her neighbourhood and her family thats Donna. 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. However, a longer, soaking Wednesday AM Forecast: Windy now, storms coming in tonight. Darrel Jacob, another seasoned auction-goer, brought along a photo of himself with Douglas taken in downtown Baton Rouge at a dog show just a few months before her death in 2015. The next cold front will deliver rain and Five-star transfer from LSU announces commitment to Ole Miss. Legal Statement. She was a children's author. . What you learn about Donna is that she can't deny her international stardom, but she tries really hard to just be normal. She got married at 17 years old. 2. Her best friend was Max Baer Jr. Later, in LouiDonna Douglas, she used to give speeches at churches and religious organizations. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [5], Douglas moved to New York City to pursue a career in show business, and started as an illustration model for toothpaste advertisements. 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. That same year Buddy Ebsen also died. She loves animals. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Nightingale Hospital, London, 1944- With her husband Nick away fighting, Dora struggles to keep the home fires burning . Elly May was a tomboy and Donna had grown up the only girl, with one big brother and numerous boy cousins. That coat, she kept all these years.. The new Nightingales Christmas novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Nightingales Under the Mistletoe. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. "After screening the pilot, I don't think I ever watched another segment.". 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. 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 (1962-1971). Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Donna's star-power was selling million-dollar homes. She said she never minded being typecast as her "Hillbillies" character. Her height was 163 cm, and she weighed 57 kg. 1868 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is for sale. [citation needed], Douglas remained a close friend of Ebsen's for 32 years. It wasn't much of a stretch for Douglas to fit into the troupe, said her cousin, Charlene Smith. 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.
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