Ep 3. Clampett City General Store

The Beverly Hillbillies season 3 episode 3, "Clampett City General Store," follows the Clampett family as they attempt to start a general store in Beverly Hills. After striking it rich with their oil fortune and moving to the luxurious Beverly Hills, the Clampetts find themselves missing the simple lifestyle they once lived in the Ozarks. Jed (Buddy Ebsen) suggests they open a general store in Beverly Hills where they can sell their own homemade goods and offer basic necessities to the community.

The episode begins with Jed and his nephew Jethro (Max Baer Jr.) purchasing an old-fashioned gas pump for the store. They hire a local handyman, Jake, to fix up the rundown building they have chosen for their new venture. Meanwhile, Granny (Irene Ryan) is busy cooking up a storm, preparing her famous jams, pickles, and pies to stock the store shelves.

Once they have finished renovating and filling the store with their goods, the Clampetts open their doors for business. The Beverly Hills residents are initially dismissive of the rural family and their general store, preferring to shop at the fancier Beverly Hills shops. But the Clampetts are determined to make their store a success and decide to throw a grand opening party to draw in more customers.

Their grand opening turns out to be a hit, with many Beverly Hills residents coming to check out the store and sample Granny's famous cooking. The store quickly becomes a popular hangout spot, with customers coming in to socialize and listen to Jed play his banjo.

However, the success of the store attracts the attention of a rival businessman, Mr. Drysdale (Raymond Bailey), who sees the Clampetts' store as a threat to his own business. He tries to convince them to sell their store to him, but Jed and his family refuse to give up their dream.

In the end, the Clampetts' store proves to be a success, with Beverly Hills residents becoming regular customers and even requesting special orders from the family. The episode ends with the Clampetts happily running their store, content with their decision to bring a little bit of the Ozarks to Beverly Hills.

Overall, "Clampett City General Store" is a heartwarming and comedic episode that showcases the Clampetts' entrepreneurial spirit and their dedication to their family values. The episode is a testament to the idea that with hard work and determination, anyone can achieve their dreams, regardless of where they come from.