WHO is going to get hitched first? Elly May or Jethrine, Jethro's sister. Cousin Pearl (Bea Benadaret) is dog-gone upset, all because it looks like Elly is going to beat Jethrine (Max Baer, of course) to the alter.
Big question, and I have wondered about this for years... Does Max look embarrassed or about to crack up under that wig and makeup? You be the judge.
Writer and producer Paul Henning put lots of creativity in this episode, and its a duel of sorts between Sonny Drysdale (Louis Nye) and Jethrine as to WHO makes the most outrageous character. Henning's daughter, Linda, plays the voice of Jethrine. Be sure to catch Jethrine's fiancee, Jazzbo Depew -- as in director Joseph Depew, who would direct future episodes.
By the way, is Sonny actually going to give Elly a ring -- or a "ring" on the phone? Hence, another Henning mis- mis-communication.
Two unforgettable scenes; Jed and Elly May sit down to have a father and daughter talk. A nice touch. Also check out the hoppin' dance routine, and watch Buddy Ebsen strut his stuff like the old days. Louis Nye is pretty darn good too. Director Richard Wharf does it again.
Jethrine's makeup was handled by John Sylvester, who worked on over 100 episodes. He began his career as the makeup artist for Ed Wood! Super trivia question for film buffs.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 11 remastered black and white CBS dvd box set. According to Amazon, seasons 6 through 9 are expected to be released in 2027.
