white house Was Melania's WH tennis pavilion based on the one from The Beverly Hillbillies? Gareth Branwyn

1960s Unaired pilot for Beverly Hillbillies (1962) Mark Frauenfelder

san francisco Get a look back at 1950's San Francisco Bob Knetzger

los angeles Classic 40s film noir "He Walked By Night" showcased talent that would go on to big things in the 60s Bob Knetzger

television Watch the original unaired pilot for The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) David Pescovitz

happy mutants This Brady Bunch character actor invented an artificial heart Mark Frauenfelder

maker Secret history of classic TV's laugh tracks David Pescovitz

Environment LA water hog exposed as "Wet Prince of Bel-Air" Andrea James

Comics George Barris, creator of the original Batmobile and many other iconic TV cars, has died Xeni Jardin

books King of the Kustomizers is an enjoyable feast of George Barris' hot rods, customized cars and other kooky creations Bob Knetzger

Jed Clampett for President: what he thinks of the other candidates Mark Frauenfelder