Granny Moses
At this point, it’s pretty much impossible to imagine anyone but Irene Ryan playing the role of Granny. However, another actress that was considered for the role was Bea Benaderet. Ultimately, she wasn’t chosen because the show’s creators thought she was too busty, but she was a good sports about it.
Granny Moses
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A lot of people remember Buddy Ebsen from his role on film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in which he played a role that was actually similar to the role of Jed Clampett. Many assume that thanks to his role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, he was offered the role on The Beverly Hillbillies.
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