The legend is that “Beverly Hillbillies,” “Green Acres,’ ’Mayberry RFD” and all similar shows were purged because the networks suddenly wanted to kill the entire rural genre and go urban. There’s a tale of a network chief’s wife being embarrassed by a remark at party about these shows. Most were doing very well in the ratings.
The legend is that “Beverly Hillbillies,” “Green Acres,’ ’Mayberry RFD” and all similar shows were purged because the networks suddenly wanted to kill the entire rural genre and go urban. There’s a tale of a network chief’s wife being embarrassed by a remark at party about these shows. Most were doing very well in the ratings.