NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The actress who played Elly May Clampett on the television show 'The Beverly Hillbillies' is suing toy manufacturer Mattel Inc., claiming the company used her name and likeness for ...

Donna Douglas, the actress best known for her role as Elly May Clampett on the 1960s television hit comedy The Beverly Hillbillies, has died at age 81, a family member confirms. Douglas played a ...

BATON ROUGE, La. Donna Douglas still embodies Elly May Clampett, the critter-loving beauty from "The Beverly Hillbillies." "Elly has always been good for me," says Douglas. "That was a slice out of my ...

NEW ORLEANS- The actress who played Elly May Clampett on the "The Beverly Hillbillies," toymaker Mattel Inc. and CBS Consumer Products Inc. have settled a lawsuit in which Donna Douglas, above, ...

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 – January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS's ...

'Beverly Hillbillies' TV star, Donna Douglas, reminisces about her days as Miss Elly May Clampett on one of television's most beloved shows. A rare interview. (Aug. 6) ...