TVCU presents: Hooterville
Back in the 60s, a trend occurred in television that would be later revisited in recent years with the Blue Collar Comedy craze. Back then it was all about hillbillies. I was a huge fan of these shows as a kid when they were in reruns, and am very glad they are part of the Television Crossover Universe. World War II--GREEN ACRES--"Wings over Hooterville"--During his time in the military, Oliver is told if he should find himself captured, he should seek out a Colonel Hogan (from HOGAN'S HEROES). 1962 to 1971--THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES--Jed Clampett finds oil on his land and becomes rich, and is convinced to move his family to Beverly Hills. Hilarity ensues in this fish out of water tale of country bumpkins in the big city. (Actually, just watch the video. Back then, the theme songs were pretty good at laying out the whole premise for you.) 1962--BEVERLY HILLBILLIES--I know people hate me for this, but I'm placing the remake film here, taking plac...