I can assure you she wasn't getting paid when she would make her appearance at the local mental health clinic. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. She started the Award a year before she passed away. for your pointless bitchery needs. Half the cast had to be replaced because the actors were dead (or refused to return - Max Baer Jr.) The rest of the cast looked like they'd rather be anywhere else. His disdain for lesbian Democrats, I think you mean. Mrs. Drysdale and I were the preeminent sorority sisters on campus while at Swarthmore together. (1966), Those Calloways Originally a circus ringmaster, Baer began his career in radio in 1933, and became a fixture of the medium, appearing on shows such as "The Count of Monte Cristo," "Lux Radio Theater," "Screen Directors' Playhouse," "Cisco Kid," "Red Ryder," "My Friend Irma," "My Favorite Husband" and, in his most well-known role, "Gunsmoke," where he originated the role of Chester Proudfoot. (1986), Two On A Guillotine (1965) -- (Movie Clip) Always A Greater Illusion, Pickup on South Street - (Original Trailer). R12 et al are much more entertaining than the supposed truth. No, Ryan was disliked. (again as a mayor), The Ugly Dachshund, and Those Calloways. The funniest parts IMO were Granny v Mrs Drysdale . She was transport d back to California and died there. Thanks for finding John Rubinstein's remembrance of Irene Ryan! (1951), Three Guys Named Mike Irene Ryan was one of the people who was instrumental in seeing Douglas through that time dark time. And she fell hard for Elvis. Donna Douglas came to my town for a parade and the grand opening of a business in the late 1970s. He was previously married to Ernestine Clark. In 1967, Baer appeared as General Whitfield on the I Dream of Jeannie episode, "Fly Me to the Moon". Take a look at He studied drama at the University of Utah.[3]. She thought she was better than them and her character Granny was the reason the show was a hit. [4] His first network show was The Whistler, which was soon followed by appearances on Escape (notably narrating "Wild Jack Rhett" and as the title patriot in an adaptation of Stephen Vincent Benet's "A Tooth for Paul Revere"), Suspense, Tales of the Texas Rangers (as various local sheriffs), Dragnet, The CBS Radio Workshop, Lux Radio Theater, The Six Shooter, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, to name a few. She was a former vaudevillian who had been an infrequent performer on radio. Ebsen was poisoned by aluminum dust that was put on his face as part of his Tin Man costume. Those frogman episodes were UNBEARABLE to me as a 7-year-old watching the reruns. ", [quote] Wait. . (1988), Norman Rockwell's Breaking Home Ties He recovered sufficiently to make a handful of appearances at old-time radio conventions in his later years. In fact, he liked the idea of having a boss. . (1962), The Spiral Road Baer, who suffered from diabetes,. The South will rise agin'! Donna was the star of that infamous "Eye of the Beholder" Twilight Zone episode, but they dubbed all of her dialogue. So was "Jed" short for Jedediah or a nickname based on his initials? He was cast as hotel owner Mr. Kringelein in the 1962 film, Gypsy, opposite Natalie Wood and Rosalind Russell. Max Baer produced the film Macon County Line, "Ebsen was still pissed he traded with Ray Bolger for the Tin Man and got kicked off of the Wizard of Oz. And he wasn't "traded" with Ray Bolger. Here is all you want to know, and more! Early in his career, Baer was a circus ringmaster and publicist. "Yeah I had heard that Buddy was a nasty Republicantoo bad.". Irene was always full of herself and let the entire cast know. In 1946, Baer met and married circus aerialist and bareback rider Ernestine Clarke. is military terminology referring to "Government Issue" or "General Issue". (1989), License to Drive They should have featured her more often. They gave me a lot of laughs when I was a kid. G. Barnes Circus, in winters. I won one, and I never understood why Granny Clampett's award was so prestigious. (1964), Gypsy (1950), Union Station (1967), Follow Me, Boys! seven battle stars and a presidential citation. Joanne Kathleen Hill. But Bolger coveted the Scarecrow part so much that Ebsen let him have it. There is a well known locker room photo of boxer Max Baer Sr., Heavyweight Champion of the World in the 1930s, with his dick hanging out of the leg of his boxer shorts. I think he also produced ODE TO BILLY JOE starring Robbie Benson and Glynis Johns. The main 4 characters were very close. The clips have been pulled off YouTube but here are the lyrics of Granny's campaign song: "Here's your choice for Possum Queen Granny, Granny! The first season is public domain, minus the opening copyrighted music. This page is updated often with new details about Parley Baer. Verificatia of Max Baer Jr/Jethro Bodine size-meat? They were together for 54 years until her death, producing two daughters, Kim and Dale. Game; Parley Baer. performance director, roles he filled with other circuses as well. Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor. Parent. (4/26/52-6/16/61) Radio: Appeared (as "Chester Proudfoot") on the CBS series "Gunsmoke". Other recurring roles included Eb the farm hand on Granby's Green Acres (the radio predecessor to television's Green Acres), Gramps on The Truitts, and Rene the manservant on a radio version of The Count of Monte Cristo. (1982), White Dog He seriously considered her for the role of Granny, but he had always visualized Granny as a spry and wiry woman. It seemed to go on for a whole season, and it was fucking stupid. In a way the same thing could be said for Bewitched, the black and white episodes were more of an adult (for the time) comedy that relied on better writing where the later episodes were more of a cartoon that relied on the gimmick. The Beverly Hillbillies were the prelude to Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. R18, R19, I suspect you are both right. I still find it hilarious! Her standby, Lucie Lancaster, went on that night, and then continued to play the part until Dorothy Stickney took over some weeks later. She was just having a good time, and everyone loved her. Does anyone remember Nancy Culp as the voracious man-eating bird-watcher Pamela Livingstone, throwing herself at playboy cheesecake photographer Bob Collins, played by Bob Cummings (was he gay in spite of all his progeny?)?? Paul Henning loved Bea Benaderet. She should have been more famous. He was seen in four episodes of Hogan's Heroes and eight episodes of Bewitched in various roles as advertising clients of McMann and Tate. and Ryan was constantly making trouble with her haughty ways. Where are the NYC theater queens when you need them? Parley E. Baer Birth Place. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. Parley Baer (Parley Edward Baer) was born on 5 August, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Lucy was the first choice for Granny, but Gary Morton talked her out of it. She had to explain about "Hollywood romances", Donna actually thought Elvis was gonna marry her. Personally, I found them both sexy in a funny daddy bear way. I only heard Donna speak about Irene Ryan and it was with great fondness and reverence. Although he also appeared in episodes of such popular television shows as Johnny Midnight and Dennis the Menace, Baer is perhaps best remembered for his roles on The Andy Griffith Show (as Mayor Stoner); The Young and the Restless (as Miles Dugan); and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (as Darby). Max was pretty much a one dimensional character in real life. I seem to remember Granny reaching a stage of acceptance with Elly Mae's suitor and having a heart-to-heart with an actual bullfrog at the edge of the cement pond. His marriage to circus performer Ernestine Clarke lasted from 1946 until Clarkes death in 2000 and resulted in daughters named Dale and Kim. His low-paid stint as a hillbilly convinced Baer that the real money was in production, not acting. Often he portrayed fussy, bossy, and/or obstinate officials or neighbors. [2] Despite dozens of appearances in television series and theatrical films, he remains best known as the original "Chester" in the radio version of Gunsmoke, and as the Mayor of Mayberry (Roy Stoner) in The Andy Griffith Show. They tried to make out like it was a promotion cause she "starred" in it, but it wasn't. Married from 1946 until her death in 2000. It's tied to a national theatre competition and the Kennedy Center. Bea Benederet was the inside pick for the role of Granny, Irene Ryan auditioned last for the part and blew everyone away with her audition.. Benederet got a recurring part as Jed's sister Pearl. She wanted to leave the series. He made a nice looking Pippin. For TV, his credits included. (1970), Young Billy Young Elvis famously said that he missed sleeping with only two of his female movie co-stars (Mary Tyler Moore from a "Change of Habit" and I forget the second). She was a recurring character on Beverly Hillbillies and she was the lead on Petticoat Junction in a role that I think might has been said to be written with her in mind. (1958), Drango Kulp was "loved?" Because she had a tiny pair of vestigial balls? Irene had tons of credits prior to the BH. One story talked about their own amazement when the show hit Number One in the ratings within a few weeks of its premiere. Parley Baer was born in 1910s. Vargas and Barnum & Bailey. Granny was most concerned with the fact that Ellie Mae wasn't married. She stuck with her job as long as she could, and then, without fanfare, went home to die. People born under this sign are thought to be brave and independent. But I guess it's as good a song as any actress could hope to go out on: "Here is a secret I never have told Maybe you'll understand why I believe if I refuse to grow old I can stay young till I die.". I think what he meant was that Bolger and Ebsen "traded" roles that Ebsen had been initially cast as the Scarecrow. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? He wasn't in that movie because of illness, not being "traded.". Max Baer was built. Parley Edward Baer is part of G.I. Max was good in small doses, but when he tried to carry the episode he took it way over the top. He could have been over the local PD if Mayberry had one. However, I started to notice that she was beginning to look weak, or listless. Sez who? Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. He was perhaps best known for his role as Mayor Stoner of Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show" and as Ozzie Nelson's neighbor Darby in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." I myself have often used Granny's odee cologne tip she gave to Ellie Mae. A character actor whose six-decade career encompassed more . (1951), Air Cadet 1971) . She would pick fights with the crew and beat them up. BUDDY EBSEN was a real shit for doing that and frankly I'm surprised at how KULP eventually forgave him. Wrote publicity for Al. [quote]There was nothing but resentment. (1968), Day of the Evil Gun AKA Parley Edward Baer. They're respected for their deep thoughts and courageous actions, but sometimes show off when accomplishing something. She had the Elly May hair and white Kabuki-like makeup, but she was very funny and friendly. She could really sell a song! Irene Ryan was a near-nobody and she knew it. RSS Feed Mailing List Site News The Irene Ryan Award is a highly competitive award, presented by the ATCF (American Theatre Festival). Hello and thank you for registering. Parley Baer was born in the Year of the Tiger. I had heard the story as Bailey said to Henning when they pulled up, "you didn't tell me your sister lived in a whorehouse." As a bonus, it's Harrison Ford's first screen credit. She created a completely believable Beverly Hills bigot. Raymond Bailey was THE speaker for banker's conventions, Paul Henning often accompanied him. She was exactly as the previous posters have said - gracious, delightful, tireless in taking photos and signing autographs. (1982), Carbon Copy This is indicative of the cartoonishness that took hold of the series once it went to color, and especially during the last couple of seasons. By the time TBH came along, Irene was divorced, older, and mostly alone (except for a few friends and a sister who predeceased her). Max Baer Jr. once said he and Irene spent a lot of time together off the set in cocktail bars knockin' 'em back. (1960), The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1981). (1951), People Will Talk Incidentally, Buddy Ebsen didn't hate Nancy Kulp, he simply disagreed with her politics. Parley Baer was born on 5 August 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. In 1961, Baer guest-starred on Marilyn Maxwell's short-lived ABC drama series, Bus Stop. (1981), Rodeo Girl (1952), Fourteen Hours Parley Baers birth sign is Leo and he had a ruling planet of Sun. Administered through the Irene Ryan Trust. (1950), You Gotta Start Somewhere But the truth is that Buddy Ebsen was originally cast as the Scarecrow and Ray Bolger as the Tin Man. You also have character actor, Parley Baer, (Mayor Roy Stoner from "The Andy Griffith Show") who appears in more shows in the 60's and 70's than most appear in a life time. painful to see Ellie play the same character in her 50's. Discover what happened on this day. I hope she has a star on Hollywood Boulevard. If you have an audience of 5 million people listening to you, you're giving 5 million performances. She, Max Baer, and Donna Douglas were unknowns when they were hired for TBH and they signed on for very little money. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. But I never heard that true story about Irene Ryan's death. Parley Baer. "Max Baer, Jr.? He was an actor, known for License to Drive (1988), A Fever in the Blood (1961) and Dave (1993). . Baer was cast twice on Walter Brennan's sitcom, The Real McCoys. It is also known as being the most generous and noble of signs. Big deal. He also appeared in Two on a Guillotine and Dave (as the Senate majority leader). The Jethro becomes a Hippy or Jethro joins the Army kind of stuff hasn't aged well. Irene never did any promo for the show and I think that's why the rest of the cast resented her. Birthday: Aug 5, 1914. I would hardly blame Max for being discontent playing as one dimensional a character as Jethro year after year but I wonder how hard he tried getting other roles to prove his range. When Mr. Drysdale was watching Pro Wrestling, she said "Milburn, how can a man of your culture watch such trash?" Parley Baer was born on 5 August 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Later James set Parley's corpse and his car on fire. All these years, I thought I remembered starring in it! (1975), Like a Crow on a June Bug [quote]That may be partly due to the fact Henning in lieu of a higher salary gave them free rein to cash in on their characters by way of personal appearances. I heard that Buddy Ebsen got mad at Nancy Kulp because Kulp's campaign claimed that ALL of her co-stars on The Beverly Hillbillies were supporting bid for election. (1974), Doc The tv actor Parley Baer died at the age of 88. The black and white episodes had a different feel to them compared to later episodes. She had some disputes with her partner allegedly, which I did not personally observe. Whos the richest TV Actor in the world? At the time of his death, he was 88 years old. I don't know, I think the notion that Granny thought the frogman was actually part frog is pretty hilarious (imagining Irene Ryan handling that schtick) and not much different than the humor of the show from the very beginning. (1986), Pray For Death I wonder how Ryan would have been as Mamma, on the "Addams Family" TV series, instead of Blossom Rock(sister of Jeanette MacDonald, believe it or not). Baer made two appearances on Petticoat Junction. Ebsen didn't care which part he played, and it was agreed that they would switch roles. 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. At her age, she was afraid of being fired and replaced if she held out for more money. Max definitely brought an effortless sweetness and naivete to Jethro that is, no doubt, harder for a hunky grown man to achieve than most people would appreciate. It was really sad that Donna Douglas continued to be "Ellie Mae" even after the series ended. Bea was also the mother of Jack Bannon, who was a regular on "Lou Grant" and did several bit parts on the Henning shows. He ended up in an iron lung and could have died. Not the best of scripts here, but Burr's Mason can make a weaker script work and does . Why was a college acting award named for her? He was an actor, known for License to Drive (1988), A Fever in the Blood (1961) and Dave (1993). Died. I was having dinner with Fosse at my house between shows; so I went to Ben Vereen and asked him to contact Stuart Ostrow (the producer) and have him come to the evening show, and I would ask Bob to do the same. That always happens when the one character you think won't be much breaks out, like Sofia on the Fact of Life. She didn't seem very loveable to me. Later, Paul Henning created Petticoat Junction for her. In 1963, Baer appeared with Charles Aidman and Karl Swenson in the three-part episode "Security Risk", a story of international blackmail and intrigue, on the CBS anthology series, GE True, hosted by Jack Webb. Ebsen was still pissed he traded with Ray Bolger for the Tin Man and got kicked off of the Wizard of Oz. About American Actor Parley Baer was born Parley Edward Baer on 5th August, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and passed away on 22nd Nov 2002 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 88. She never seemed to let go of Ellie Mae. Ray Bolger, however, became a dancer because he was inspired by Fred Stone, who was the Scarecrow in the original Broadway operetta of 1904. But, trouper that she was, she never missed a performance. Kulp wouldn't have won the election anyway, so it's stupid to say that her election chances were ruined by evil Buddy Ebsen. Baby, Baby, Baby She got freaked out when an Elvis impersonator showed up and gave her flowers and wanted to take a picture with her, she did it, but she didn't say two words to the man.it was creepy. He would later serve on the board of the Parley Baer was in an on-screen matchup with Mary Lansing in Bewitched (1964). I find it hard to believe that Buddy Ebsen was ever seriously considered for Scarecrow and Mrs. King, as he would've been much too old for the part, add to that, nobody in their right mind would willingly choose to work with Kate Jackson AND Martha Smith at the same time on the same set. Just show us the guy's cock and then bring in the next side of beef. Rude as it is, I'm sorry but that's funny. Irene knew (either consciously or not) that it was her "time". [2] [8] Baer was a long-term member of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Encino, California, where he served in many capacities, including head usher. (1966), The Ugly Dachshund Her estate also received residuals for the songs 'Fame,' 'What a Feeling,' and the theme to 'DC Cab'. I found this on Broadwayworld.com, credited to John Rubinstein, who was starring in PIPPIN along with ben Vereen, Jill Clayburgh, and Irene Ryan: Dear Irene Ryan did NOT die during a performance. McNear also portrayed Doc Adams in the radio version of Gunsmoke, often interacting with Baer's character, Chester Proudfoot. Irene Ryan was wonderfully supportive to young talent, as her scholarship fund showed. They worked together for 10 years. (1977), The Amazing Dobermans Parley Baer was born on August 5, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (88 years old). Max Baer Jr may have had a decent build but he also had an unattractive moon face. Parley Baers mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. She didn't drop dead, she had a stroke. Unfortunately, the first makeup for the Tin Man ended up being toxic for Ebsen and he spent a long time in the hospital. . Irene was a maternal figure, who had been through Vaudeville and all the horrible places show business could take a woman trying to make a career during that time. Baer's career was felled in 1997 when he suffered a debilitating stroke that affected his speech. The actor, who worked steadily from the early 1930s to the mid-1990s, died Friday at the Motion Picture and Television Hospital in Woodland Hills of complications from a stroke suffered Nov. 11. By using this site, you agree to our updated, Scary enough opening from director William Conrad (later TVs Cannon), Cesar Romero stabs Connie Stevens, but wide shot reveals hes a magician and shes his assistant (and wife), Virginia Gregg the nanny etc. That's why he recorded an ad for the Republican. In addition to the role of Chester on the Gunsmoke radio series (1977), Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready Born: 5-Aug-1914 Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UT Died: 22-Nov-2002 Location of death: Los Angeles, CA Cause of death: Stroke Remains: Buried, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, CA. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. Baer voiced Ernie Keebler in the cookie commercials[2] before he suffered a stroke in 1997 which affected both speech and movement. Knew every moment, every song, every costume, every every! It was typical power play by her. I remember it was esp. Jethrene was a funny character, but Max didn't like acting in drag, and when Bea left for Petticoat Junction, they were phased out. Some 10 years earlier, Baer played a closet racist in a Christmas episode of Bewitched. The others were awful. Like so many others she was basically the Estelle Getty of her day, except Ryan was totally needed in the BH and Getty wasn't needed at all. He also appeared as a telephone executive on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. What a shame he never made other films or TV series.". Ryan had a continuing role, as a nurse, in the Dr. Kildare film series, starring Lew Ayres. We went to see Donna Douglas when she appeared at a local car dealership for a radio station promotion. That's when Jack Haley replaced him. Still at the bank, huh?". I've read that she loved the fact that no one ever recognized her without her Granny make-up on. Bea Benaderet left the show for a Petticoat Junction even though that show was much lower rated so she could get away from them. She was in every other show in the 70s and 80s but no one really knew her till she hit paydirt with Everybody Loves Raymond. (1985), Chattanooga Choo Choo Does anyone remember that as it drew its last gasps of air, Beverly Hillbillies was poised to marry Elly Mae off to a marine biologist named Mark Templeton? When she died, didn't her estate fund theater scholarships? However, the sheriff is an elected county official. It's a disaster, but he keeps trying: R104 Thanks. ( m. 1966; div. Bea Benaderat was a complicated woman, that's all I'll say on that. It doesn't appear he ever played another role at all. [2] Filmography The Dennis Day Show (TV Series) (1952) Dragnet (1952) But Kulp almost certainly would have lost the election anyway. More about Parley Baer edit You mean her "behavior" in the sense that she proceeded to dress as Elly Mae Clampitt everywhere she went for the rest of her life? Parley Baer was born on the 5th of August, 1914. r138 - That is almost precisely the story, minus the Elvis impersonator, that a friend told me after a similar encounter with Donna Douglas. Granny all the way! Actor. I joyously discovered that every episode of TBH is on Youtube! (1987), Killer In The Mirror Parley Edward Baer was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. (1960), The FBI Story Bannon is now John Travolta's brother-in-law, as he's married to Ellen Travolta. (1951), The Frogmen Max Baer was written out of a lot of shows because he thought Jethro was beneath him. Chinese Zodiac: Parley Baer was born in the Year of the Rabbit. A resident of Tarzana, Baer had had a major stroke in 1997 that affected his speech and ended his acting career. November 22, 2002. Donna Douglas played the woman after the bandages were taken off. He wasn't in that movie because of illness, not being "traded.". Zodiac Sign: Parley Baer was a Leo. Radio is the most nearly perfect medium for an actor. Parley Edward Baer (August 5, 1914 November 22, 2002) was an American actor in radio and later in television and film. Parley Baer was born on August 5, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (1980), True Grit Baer in the 1930s served on radio as director of special events for KSL. (1990), Time Trackers (1969), Wake Me When the War Is Over In the 1950s, he had a job training wild animals at Jungleland USA in Thousand Oaks, California. The voice of Ernie Keebler on the Keebler cookies commercials. I have always I thought that her behavior was like that of an old cat, who curls up under the bed and goes to sleep and just doesn't wake up. Bailey was quite rude. What was Jed's full name? My gay stepbrother and I saw Pippin with Della Street's son, William Katt in the title role and Martha Raye in Irene Ryan's part. I did put Mrs. Drysdale in the best bitches of TV and film a week or so back. Here, he binds her up, then packs her in a trunk to ship to their vacation home! On November 11, 2002, following another stroke, Baer was taken to the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital. Depressing. Why are there no more photos of the frogman? This especially pleased Buddy Ebsen. They were together for 54 years until her death on August 5, 2000, in Tarzana, California. "Donna was the star of that infamous "Eye of the Beholder" Twilight Zone episode, but they dubbed all of her dialogue.". R127, sorry to be pedantic, but that doll is a knock off and is not a licensed Elly Mae doll. Please click here to register for free. He usually played hayseeds in the movies, so it was only natural to cast him as the Scarecrow. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was a veteran character performer of more than 40 films and countless televisions shows. That's Linda Henning voicing Jethrene. I loved the line she said to Jed when she talked of how urgent it was to get Ellie Mae a husband: "I can't keep telling people she's thirteen forever!". I sat and watched her big number on stage every night, and I saw that she began to cut down on her moves, and to generally diminish the amazing energy that she would normally put out every time (on opening night, she stopped the show cold, and I had to stand there for about eight minutes waiting for the applause to die down before I could go on!). Ruling Planet: Parley Baer had a ruling planet of Sun and has a ruling planet of Sun and by astrological associations Saturday is ruled by Sun. ". That has always been a mystery. Nancy Kulp was a disliked lesbian throughout Hollywood. It has been awhile since I have watched the series, but I think she might have been used more earlier in the show. When the show became a top hit, Baer and Douglas wanted Ryan to join them in demanding a fat pay raise from the producer. Max Baer adored her and the cast of Pippin were shocked and saddened when she died a couple weeks after having a stroke only a few months into the show's run. In 1964, Baer was cast as a sheriff in an episode of Mickey Rooney's short-lived Mickey sitcom, and as a scientist in an Outer Limits episode, "Behold, Eck!" A character actor whose six-decade career encompassed more than 60 motion pictures, 1,600 television shows and 15,000 radio programs, Parley Baer was never a household name but his voice and face were familiar to generations of listeners and viewers.
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