Kellogg’s Cornflakes
The opening credits have a few little Easter eggs that some people totally overlooked. One in particular, is that of when Jed points out something to everyone, and they all look in the same direction. The camera pans to a billboard for Kellogg’s Cornflakes, which was actually the sponsor of the entire show. As the scene goes on, the catchy tune eventually blends into the Kellogg’s jingle. Marketing for this show was way ahead of its time!
They’re Great!
A Better Suggestion
Initially, casting directors brought in a woman named Bea Benaderet for the role of Granny. Unfortunately, the woman seemed too busty for the role, and they had to re-think their approach. Bea herself actually made a suggestion, telling the team that they should consider Irene Ryan. When Ryan came in for the audition, she ended up blowing everyone away. After that, they had no idea how they could have ever picked anyone better for the role.
The Best Choice
