Ep 13. The Clampetts Get Culture
- TV-PG
- December 18, 1963
- 25 min
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8.0 (106)
The Beverly Hillbillies season 2 episode 13 titled "The Clampetts Get Culture" follows the rich Clampett family as they try to fit into their new life in Beverly Hills. In this episode, Jed, Granny, Elly May, and Jethro decide to become more cultured after being invited to a high-society event. They hire a tutor, Professor McQuarrie, to teach them about the arts, history, and etiquette.
At first, the Clampetts struggle to understand Professor McQuarrie's lessons and find it hard to relate to the sophisticated world of Beverly Hills. However, with a little help from their tutor, they begin to enjoy learning and find themselves becoming more refined. Jed, in particular, takes an interest in fine art and becomes determined to visit a world-renowned museum.
Meanwhile, their neighbor, Mrs. Drysdale, is horrified that the Clampetts have been invited to the same event as her and her husband, and she decides to do everything in her power to make sure they don't attend. She becomes suspicious of the Clampetts' newfound interest in culture and thinks they are up to something.
As the date of the event approaches, the Clampetts prepare for their big night out. They dress in their finest clothes and Jed surprises everyone by arriving in a chauffeured limousine. However, Mrs. Drysdale's plan to ruin the Clampetts' evening goes awry, and she finds herself in a rather embarrassing situation.
In the end, the Clampetts impress the high-society guests with their newfound culture and manners. They even become the talk of the party, with many guests commenting on how charming and well-behaved they are.
"The Clampetts Get Culture" is a heartwarming episode that shows how anyone can change and become more cultured if they put their mind to it. It also highlights the social differences between the Clampetts and their Beverly Hills neighbors and the challenges they face in trying to fit in. With its humorous moments and heartfelt message, it is a classic episode that fans of the show will enjoy.