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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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The only manual V8 RWD sedan left in America is a compelling proposition all on its own; the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a reminder of what AMG used to be, and after being refreshed for 2025 with new looks and a 33-inch touchscreen, it's on par with German automakers in the interior tech department. The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing didn't get any performance enhancements when it was revealed at the beginning of this year, and we didn't think it needed any, but now Cadillac has addressed the issue with a new Precision Package that promises enhanced handling for all driving conditions.

America's Last Manual, V8, RWD Sedan Just Got Even Better For 2025

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The 5.9L Cummins diesel engine is best known for its time when it powered Dodge trucks beginning in 1989, and it's an engine that certainly helped propel the Ram into being one of the top pickup truck brands. If you're looking to get as much performance as possible out of 5.9L Cummins diesel, then you need to set your sights on the latest iteration of the engine that you can find. For the first several years, there's no difference in performance as the engine produced 160 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque from 1989 to 1993.

How Much Torque Does A 5.9 Cummins Engine Have? Here Are The Specs

For Ford fans, the performance years of the 1960s brought one advancement after another, and that time line begins with Ford’s assault at Indy in 1963 with its DOHC V-8 based on the small-block Windsor. Meanwhile, Ford’s “big-block”—the FE engine family—which began modestly in 1958 at 332-, 352-, and 360-cubic-inch displacements—had by the time of this story grown to 427 cubes and would power Ford to wins at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967. The subject of Eric Dahlquist’s original story, the 427-ci SOHC “Cammer,” was based on the FE and showed what could be done quickly within the warrens of Ford powertrain. At the time, it was unknown whether the engine would see production in factory-built cars (it wouldn’t), but for a short time the hemi-headed cammer would please crowds in A/FX cars built by Holman & Moody and Bill Stroppe Engineering before becoming a darling in the nitro-fueled ranks in front of drivers like Don Prudhomme, Connie Kalitta, Jack Chrisman, and Don Nicholson. —Johnny Hunkins.

Designed in 90 Days: Ford’s SOHC 427 Hemi V-8 Was Powerful and Stunning but Never Placed in Production

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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What's new for the 2025 Chevy Malibu? 
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The Chevy Malibu Gets Subtle Updates for 2025

The 2025 Ford Maverick lineup has been expanded with the addition of the Lobo street truck. The new model features sporty styling touches and handling upgrades, including brake calipers from the Focus ST. The Maverick Lobo is powered by the stock turbo 2.0-liter EcoBoost producing 238 hp. The 2025 Ford...

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo Is A Street Truck Begging For More Power

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

The Dodge Charger’s journey from its inception as a luxury-oriented fastback to its iconic status as a muscle car is a compelling narrative within automotive history. Introduced in 1966 as a distinctive challenger to the Rambler Marlin, the first-generation Charger struggled to capture the public’s imagination. A dramatic...

The Rarity and Legacy of the 1967 Dodge Charger: Exploring Its Unique 383 V8 and Four-Speed Manual Configuration in the Muscle Car World

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

It's called Focus (Ghia Focus, to be precise), but it doesn't have much in common with the American manufacturer's C-segment compact. Yet the strange concept you see in the photos was the first Ford to bear a name that was to become historic in the automotive world. Presented at the...

The story of the Ford Focus that baffled Giugiaro

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

From the April 1983 issue of Car and Driver. And you thought old Carroll Shelby had fallen off the edge of an earth too flat to appreciate his talents. That hard times and high-priced fuel had squared up a once-hip populace and relegated the old Black-Hatted Chicken Farmer and his sports cars to a resting place out behind the last row of coops in Texas like roosters gone gray in the gonads. Did you really think ol' Shel, the Snake Charmer, the Terlingua Chili Chieftain, had shot his Warrior's Wad?

1983 Dodge Shelby Charger is Built to Slay Giants

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

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While Cadillac’s latest Escalade boasts a futuristic interior and other innovations, owners of previous models are still finding ways to personalize their SUVs. One such example is a Montana-based Escalade-V that has undergone a dramatic transformation. Dressed in an all-black exterior with privacy windows, the SUV’s only bright spots...

Montana’s Cadillac Escalade-V: A Blacked-Out Luxury SUV with 30-Inch Forgiato Wheels and 682HP V8 Engine Transformation

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When a tuner has “power” in its name, you know it makes it a priority to upgrade the engine. Such is the case with the M4 CSL pampered by German aftermarket specialist G-Power. This custom package is addressed to a limited crowd since BMW only made 1,000 units of the ultimate G82 special edition.

G-Power Upgrades The BMW M4 CSL To 710 HP

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Ever since Tesla launched the Cybertruck late last year, the rugged stainless steel pickup has been subjected to numerous torture tests. From tough towing or off-road challenges, to Armor Glass and even bullet penetration tests, the Cybertruck has seen it all. While a lot of these are done with entertainment...

Hardened Cybertruck windshield glass cracks when stepped on to demonstrate durability

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Avid Front Roll Center Shim & +2.5° Tower Alignment Shim For The B7

The Avid B7 Front Roll Center Shims are made out of 100% carbon and are offered in this set with four thicknesses of 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm,...

Avid Front Roll Center Shim & +2.5° Tower Alignment Shim For The B7

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