The Clampett-Hewes Empire
- Episode aired Jan 7, 1970
- 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
76
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The Clampetts are rumored to be merging their interests with a rich tycoon.The Clampetts are rumored to be merging their interests with a rich tycoon.The Clampetts are rumored to be merging their interests with a rich tycoon.
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Winnie Collins
- Mrs. Bertha Hewes
- (as Winifred Coffin)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe title refers to a character named "Hewes" whom banker Drysdale thinks is billionaire Howard Hughes.
- GoofsThe jitney driver drops off Drysdale, Hathaway & the secretaries at Drucker's store. Drysdale informs the driver to take the presents for Steve & his family to the Shady Rest. According to many of the earlier episodes, the only way to access Shady Rest hotel is via the Cannonball.
- Quotes
Jed Clampett: I sure would like to meet your wife, Howard.
Howard Hewes: No you wouldn't, Jed. That is the naggingest woman that ever lived. She's the reason I got so much land.
Jed Clampett: Whatcha mean?
Howard Hewes: So that I can hide from her.
- ConnectionsReferences Petticoat Junction (1963)
- SoundtracksThe Ballad of Jed Clampett
Written by Paul Henning
Performed by Flatt & Scruggs
Courtesy of Columbia Records
Featured review
The last Petticoat Junction crossover episode
This episode wraps up a two-part story with the Clampetts visiting Hooterville (see the review for "Buzz Bodine, Boy General"). Things pick up with the arrival of Mrs. Hathaway, Mr. Drysdale, and his "Singing Secretaries" trio. To impress farmer Howard Hewes -- whom Drysdale thinks is billionaire Howard Hughes -- he has his secretaries dress in matching white mini-skirts, go-go boots and black shirts to sing some specially written songs. The usual comedy-of-misunderstanding stuff that exists in nearly every episode of the series.
As before, all we see of the Petticoat Junction cast is Sam Drucker, Steve, and wife Betty Jo. Elly has nothing to do but take care of Betty's baby and Granny is also neglected. Her long not-really-a-romance story arc with Drucker just peters out. Jethro, dressed as a World War I ace, does some slapstick trying to fly Steve's crop duster, but Raymond Bailey's Drysdale easily steals the show.
As before, all we see of the Petticoat Junction cast is Sam Drucker, Steve, and wife Betty Jo. Elly has nothing to do but take care of Betty's baby and Granny is also neglected. Her long not-really-a-romance story arc with Drucker just peters out. Jethro, dressed as a World War I ace, does some slapstick trying to fly Steve's crop duster, but Raymond Bailey's Drysdale easily steals the show.
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- Runtime30 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
- 4:3
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