Ep 14. Clampett General Hospital
- January 6, 1965
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8.0 (85)
The Beverly Hillbillies season 3 episode 14, titled "Clampett General Hospital," follows the comedic misadventures of the Clampett family as they attempt to set up a makeshift hospital in their Beverly Hills mansion.
The episode opens with Granny (played by Irene Ryan) reading a medical book and declaring that she's ready to become a doctor. Inspired by her newfound passion, the Clampetts decide to convert their mansion into a hospital to help their neighbors in need.
As the word spreads, neighbors start to flock to the Clampett mansion, each with their own medical emergencies. The first patient, a man with a broken arm, is quickly healed by Jethro (played by Max Baer Jr.) with a mixture of moonshine and cement. Mrs. Drysdale (played by Harriet E. MacGibbon), the Clampetts' high-society neighbor, arrives next with a sprained ankle, but refuses to be treated by Granny, demanding a "real" doctor.
Meanwhile, Mr. Drysdale (played by Raymond Bailey) is concerned about the Clampetts' venture and decides to bring in a real doctor to investigate. However, Dr. Caldwell (played by Richard Deacon) is too intimidated by Granny's medical knowledge and ends up getting treated by her instead.
As more patients arrive, including a woman in labor and an elderly man with heart problems, the Clampetts' hospital becomes increasingly chaotic. Granny even performs a surgery on Mr. Drysdale's stomach ulcer, mistaking it for his heart problems.
The episode ends with Mr. Drysdale confronting the Clampetts about the chaos they've caused, but ultimately being grateful for Granny's successful surgery on his ulcer. The Clampetts, having learned the importance of having proper training before attempting to practice medicine, decide to abandon their hospital and leave the medical field to the professionals.
Overall, "Clampett General Hospital" is a hilarious and lighthearted episode that showcases the Clampetts' eccentricities and their desire to help their community. The episode is filled with slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and heartwarming moments, making it a classic installment of The Beverly Hillbillies.
