The Rise of the Jean
In almost all of the photos from The Beverly Hillbillies, there is almost always at least one person wearing a pair of blue jeans. Back in the day, jeans were still becoming a thing, but this show was all about them! Representatives of the Levi-Strauss company admitted that Donna Douglas’ character did so much for the success and popularity of blue jeans. In fact, it seems she affected the trend more than any famous cowboy ever had.
Jean Machines
Tomboy
Donna Douglas might have been able to handle a serious pin-up girl career, but in this show, she was nothing but a rugged tomboy. She was a lover of animals, and she could “wrassle” with the men whenever she wanted. Douglas’ character was kind, but she was also strong and level-headed. She was, in fact, a great inspiration for young women everywhere, especially for those who struggled to fit into the acceptable social norms back in the day.
Tough Woman
