Vilma Ebsen, who danced in the film "Broadway Melody of 1936" with her brother Buddy long before he became famous on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. She was 96. By The Associated Press Vilma ...

Vilma Ebsen, a dancer who, with her brother Buddy, performed on Broadway before appearing in MGM’s “Broadway Melody of 1936,” has died. She was 96. Ebsen, a longtime dance teacher and co-owner of the ...

Vilma Ebsen, who danced in the film “Broadway Melody of 1936” with her brother Buddy long before he became famous on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” died March 12 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. She was 96. Vilma ...

CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Kiki Ebsen displays one of her favorite photos of her father, Buddy Ebsen, who was a singer, dancer and author as well as a film, television and character actor. (Photo: Chuck ...

“If brains was lard, Jethro couldn’t grease a pan.” Thus proclaimed Jed Clampett, portrayed vividly by Buddy Ebsen, on the long-running hit “The Beverly Hillbillies.” For many years, Ebsen was ...

LOS ANGELES -- Buddy Ebsen was known for the genial characters he played on "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones" but enjoyed a rich creative life beyond television, family and friends said.

A few years ago, Buddy Ebsen made a commercial in Tampa, then drove to Melbourne to visit a friend. As he drove by Orlando, he decided to stop and see how downtown had changed. He couldn’t find it.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Vilma Ebsen, who danced in the film "Broadway Melody of 1936" with her brother Buddy long before he became famous on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. She was 96. Vilma ...

Vilma Ebsen, who danced in the film "Broadway Melody of 1936" with her brother Buddy long before he became famous on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. She was 96. Vilma Ebsen, a dance instructor ...