Buddy Ebsen and his sister Vilma photographed by Lusha Nelson for Vanity Fair in 1934. The pair performed in supper clubs and in vaudeville, billing themselves as "The Baby Astaires." In 1935 they were signed to a two-year contract by MGM where they made their film debut in BROADWAY MELODY OF 1936.
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Buddy Ebsen with character actor Dewey Robinson
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Costume test with Buddy Ebsen as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether in a promo pic for "Barnaby Jones" (1973)
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TV Guide - March 9 - 15, 1963
Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 – January 1, 2015) Actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. (Wikipedia)
Buddy Ebsen (born Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr., April 2, 1908 – July 6, 2003), also known as Frank "Buddy" Ebsen. Actor and dancer, whose career spanned seven decades. One of his most famous roles was as Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971); afterwards he starred as the title character in the television detective drama Barnaby Jones (1973–1980). (Wikipedia)
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Thet thar beverly hills lifestyle done finally got t' 'em.
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Birthday remembrance - Buddy Ebsen #botd
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Buddy Ebsen's Photographer
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Here's something fun: a back-to-back comparison of Buddy Ebsen's original recording of "If I Only Had a Heart" from The Wizard of Oz (before he got sick from the aluminum makeup and had to drop out) with Jack Haley's performance in the finished film.
Their different approaches are interesting to hear. Maybe it's just Ebsen's Midland accent vs. Haley's Boston accent, but Ebsen seems to emphasize the "folksy, down-home woodcutter" side of the Tin Man, while Haley emphasizes his refined, poetic tenderness.
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