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19 Things Producers of ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ Hid from Fans

11. Elly May Sued Mattel Over a Barbie Doll

The Classic TV Collection from Mattel featured three Barbies, including one of “Elly May Clampett,” the character played by Donna Douglas. As Jed’s critter-loving daughter on the show, she was hardly the posh princess type. Fans loved her homespun down-to-earth charm. However, in 2011 she decided to sue Mattel for using her likeness without permission on the doll. She objected to the packaging which featured a black and white head shot of Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett on the box plus a drawing of Elly May on the back. She later settled the suit, but then passed away in 2015 at the age of 82.

Elly May Barbie
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Donna Douglas Of The Beverly Hillbillies
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