Donna Douglas was a well-known American celebrity with a net worth of $500 thousand as of June 2022. Douglas wrote and published a religion-based children's book titled Donna's Critters and Kids: Children's Stories with a Bible Touch. Today she maintains that commitment, enjoys the adulthoods of her three children, and the laughter of her two grand-daughters. The Nightingale Hospital, London, 1944- With her husband Nick away fighting, Dora struggles to keep the home fires burning . ELVIS PRESLEY and Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas made Frankie & Johnny together and 'sparks were flying' on set but the two stars also shared a deeper connection Elvis couldn't find at home. Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. 4 Beds. Her star was beginning to rise. After "The Beverly Hillbillies," Douglas worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music albums and wrote a book for children that drew on biblical themes. All that Dora Riley wants is her husband home safe for Christmas. Former LSU basketball star Quianna Chaney's on-court view of the Seimone Augustus LSU ramps up concern over gymnasts safety, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar bear attack. They were probably funny but rebellious. It was settled on December 27, 2011, and details were confidential, but both sides claimed to be content with the outcome. It wasn't much of a stretch for Douglas to fit into the troupe, said her cousin, Charlene Smith. The money from the auction will go to Douglas' son.The auction will also include items from three other estates. "I am sure there's people that are willing to just pay whatever it takes to get this to put in their home," said Bowman. With the 1973 death of Hillbillies co-star Irene Ryan, the 1980 death of Raymond Bailey, and Max Baer Jr.'s refusal to participate, Douglas joined Nancy Kulp and Buddy Ebsen in 1981 as the only original cast members to appear in the reunion movie Return of the Beverly Hillbillies. for all nine seasons of the show and reprised her role in a TV movie reboot of the series in 1981. On Donna Douglas: 'She Was Elly May Until The Day She Died'. She drove that point home when she offered to ride her John Deer "tractor" for this report. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A piano belonging to the late actress Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, kicked off an. May your soul rest in peace, Donna Douglas. She moved to New York and soon appeared on television series, including a well-remembered guest-star shot on The Twilight Zone (1959) in one of the series' most famous episodes, The Twilight Zone: Eye of the Beholder (1960), in which she plays a woman who tries to undergo a series of experimental treatments to make her beautiful, only for the treatments to fail. Douglas, born in the community of Pride, was a Zachary resident when she passed away Jan. 1, 2015. After Douglas moved back to the area nine years ago, she became involved in the community, often appearing as a guest speaker at local churches, Achord said. A decade later, Douglas revealed the depth of her feelings for Ebsen in an interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict": "I loved Buddy Ebsen. Mini Bio (1) An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". I'll tell 'em what's good about the house, but I'll tell them what's wrong about it, too. It's so wonderful just to be ordinary folks with ordinary people, 'cuz that's the way I am.". 02:14 WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer.[9]. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) A polar bear chased several residents around a tiny, isolated Alaska Native whaling village, killing a mother and her 1-year-old son in BRPD officer arrested for domestic violence allegedly threatened to shoot victim, hit them in the face with gun. [17], In 2003, Douglas's mother, Elma Smith, died. She also worked as a gospel singer and a popular real estate agent in Beverly Hills, California. Donna believes in community. Buddy Ebsen and she had a lot in common. Photos: Donna Douglas-Elly May Estate Sale, Save 28% on this massaging footrest for the ultimate stress relief, Heres a top performing Apple computer for a price that will blow your mind, Get Cyber Monday savings on this 4-star-reviewed data back up system. The home featured in the opening credits of the Beverly Hillbillies sitcom is on the market, and it's the most expensive in the country! She is best known for playing Elly May Clampett. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. The judge found in favor of Walt Disney Pictures and the other defendants. In his 35 years as an auctioneer, Tony Achord has handled big sales of heavy equipment from closed plants and auctioned off the estates of plenty of wealthy families but never the belongings of a movie star, much less one he grew up admiring on TV. A lot of guys my age were because she was absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.. She played softball and basketball at St. Gerard High School, which is now Redemptorist High. Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar BRPD officer arrested for domestic violence allegedly Party City unable to stem losses, files Party stores ramping up in sales ahead Party stores ramping up in sales ahead of Mardi Gras, despite previous setbacks. The next cold front will deliver rain and Five-star transfer from LSU announces commitment to Ole Miss. She was born on September 26, 1933, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LouiDonna Douglas, Louisiana, and grew up to be very similar to Elly May in that she had a strong love for animals and nature. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, She died at the age of 82 from pancreatic cancer. single family home located at 1860 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 on sale now for $570000. The son of the late Raymond and Lucille (Whitney) Lasch . The night before he died, Max and I went up to the hospital to see him. Bridal gowns in the 1960s mostly featured high-waisted empire silhouettes and up-styles were definitely in. 2. ZACHARY, LA (WAFB) - She's been called reclusive by some, but legendary television actress Donna Douglas, Elly May on the 1960s TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, lives in Zachary, Louisiana. She was born Doris Smith, near Pride, Louisiana. Douglas' niece . All rights reserved. 823 Donna Douglas Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 823 donna douglas stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Douglas and Wilson claimed that in 1985, they had developed a screenplay from the book. Above all, she was singing Gospel songs and serving as an inspirational loudspeaker. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- T-shirts from a 2011 Baton Rouge Zoo appearance by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, were auctioned Saturday and included some of the animal lover's estate items. [24], Charlene Smith, Douglas's niece by marriage, said that Douglas returned to live in East Baton Rouge Parish around 2005: "She was always happy, always beautiful. WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. She said she never minded being typecast as her "Hillbillies" character. The twist was she was beautiful, at least to the viewers, but considered hideous to the pig people of the planet, she was on. The beautiful but tomboyish blonde Elly May was played on the hit 1960s show The Beverly Hillbillies by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native who died in January 2015. A baby boy came along, but the marriage split. A very personal lady, and we feel privileged to sell off her stuff," said auctioneer David Bowman.While none of Douglas' critters are up for auction, you could walk away with a variety of items from memorabilia to crystal. She portrayed the daughter of Jed Clampett, who moved Elly May, her Granny and cousin Jethro Bodine from the Ozarks to California after striking oil on his land. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A framed picture of Elly May Clampett, played by Pride native Donna Douglas, and her Beverly Hillbillies co-star Jed Clampett, played by Buddy Ebsen, sits on a table with other property belonging to the late actress, as Baton Rouge's Linda Shaffer, left, and Central's Debbie Drinkard look over a table of hats that belonged to Douglas during an auction Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Just like Elly May Clampett, Douglas had a rags-to-riches story, having left the farm she grew up on near Pride as a young woman looking for acting work, eventually landing her seemingly meant-to-be role on The Beverly Hillbillies. People at the sale remembered both the character and actress as friendly and admirable. Coming from the 77-year-old, that means a lot, because he says, "I'm such a bastard that if you're a dick when your living you're a dead . The stars granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana home surrounded by friends and family. The hat might be fun to have, to wear to her garden club meetings, she said. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of . "I figured they were equipped the same, so I just went on over and did it. We will take telephone bids, but we prefer on site," he said.Typically around 200 people attend auctions at Southern Heirs, but the Donna Douglas items are expected to draw in more than 400 people. Most of my scenes were with Buddy, and most of Max's with Irene. She told me she was still cutting grass with her John Deere tractor, Jacob said. January, 2015. She takes her belief in the basic goodness of people, combines it with their creativity and energy and has helped over 1,200 people make their business dreams a reality. "Our show hit number one the second week. Search instead in Creative? Donna Douglas was born Doris Smith in bayou country near Pride, LA on Sept. 26, 1933. Love the property? Suite 223, 65 Cedar Point Drive Donna Douglas age at the time she died was 82 years. Douglas, born in the community of Pride, was a Zachary resident when she passed away Jan. 1, 2015. It's not built into a lot of this star stuff. That coat, she kept all these years.. Nearby homes similar to 1868 E LA DONNA Dr have recently sold between $684K to $684K at an average of $275 per square foot. She prefers to play a role in the founding of things. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A piano belonging to the late actress Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, kicked off an auction. [3][22][23] Her interment was in East Feliciana Parish, Louisianas Bluff Creek Cemetery. Coming from a tough life, she has fought hard to get far from home, especially away from her abusive step-father . Legal Statement. She did her schooling at St. Gerard High School, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, and graduated from Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper . While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you'll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. "Well, I was born outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana," Douglas said. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Hurd with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. However, a longer, soaking Wednesday AM Forecast: Windy now, storms coming in tonight. A Lutcher resident who said hes more an autograph collector than Beverly Hillbillies fan, Jacob had heard Douglas might be at the dog show, so he made the drive to Baton Rouge and got Douglas to sign the cover of a magazine she appeared on. "It just depends on who's here, who wants it and what it is. Outside, youll find expertly manicured gardens, a tennis court, covered parking for 40 cars, a 75-foot-pool and fully equipped pool house, all set against sweeping panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. She appeared at conventions and trade fairs. An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". 1950s, Conversational Pits of the 1960s and 1970s. For almost 50 years now, she's appeared before hundreds of churches, schools, and organizations across the country. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, left, watches as Hammond's Elizabeth Depaula Worthy, right, tries on one of the late Donna Douglas' hats, in the actresses's signature pink color, before the start of an auction that included items from the estate of the star of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. These and other television appearances led New York photographers and newspaper reporters to award her the "Miss By-line" crown, which she wore on CBS' The Ed Sullivan Show.[7]. This was followed by a bit part in the musical comedy Li'l Abner (1959) and the role of a secretary in the comedy/romance Lover Come Back (1961), starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day.[8]. 1848 E La Donna Dr , Tempe, AZ 85283-3214 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. She made a rare Baton Rouge public appearance at the recent Krewe of Mutts parade. Jan. 2, 2015, 4:19 PM PST / Updated Jan. 2, 2015, 4:57 PM PST. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. She is outstanding with both networking and communicating. Heres a newspaper clipping from the Edinburg Daily Courier, and is dated October 29, 1938. Donna Trask Hurd, 72, of Marblehead, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, in her home with her family by her side. Donna's star-power was selling million-dollar homes. She regularly meets with people to help them discover the core business activities that will make them successful. Lisa Stevens, of Geismar, remembered singing along to the shows theme song and getting Douglas autograph when she was young. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- An item in the property of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, before it was auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. In addition to her showbiz projects, Douglas released two children's books. Contents Donna J. Caliri. Wilson stated at the time, "They would have had to copy our stuff verbatim for us to prevail". Marshal, Tightrope, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Bachelor Father, Adam-12, and Route 66. Footer From ankle weights to a pilates kit, 12 expert-approved picks for your fitness routine. Wholesome blonde actress Donna Douglas, who played pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies . The event was held Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Douglas is known for her role as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies." Many people at Southern Heirs on Saturday were auction regulars, like Ann Fletcher, who always reserves a seat in the front row. There was a desk full of critters. All rights reserved. Max Baer Jr., who co-starred with Donna Douglas on The Beverly Hillbillies, tells RumorFix, "I loved her.". She talks about God, telling her story of moral choices and the great times she's lived. After striking it rich with oil, fictional character Jed Clampett moved his nouveau riche family to the mansion, shaking up the privileged society around them with their comedic adventures. The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. Donna believes that at least 20% of her time should be devoted to her community. Charlene Smith,. Her father, Emmett Smith, was an employee of the Esso Oil Company, and Douglas spent her summers fishing and collecting pets on her grandparents' 23-acre farm in Baywood. Donna won Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans. ", The show was not only assailed by critics, but by the network president who put it on the air: "I HATED it," Michael Dann confided much later. In her later years, Douglas was usually seen wearing pink, and from the looks of the auction lot, apparently had quite a few pink household furnishings and objects, like a set of chairs with pink cushions and a pair of tall pink flamingo statues. She prefers to use her creativity for ideas, and so put her energy into the Marketing and Branding of Victoria Village, the capital campaign at Grove Park Home, Barrie Public Library, Gryphon Theatre. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- T-shirts from a 2011 Baton Rouge Zoo appearance by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, were auctioned Saturday and included some of the animal lover's estate items. Buddy was just a wonderful man. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of a few years. SOLD OCT 14, 2022. Her business programs, her volunteer work, her neighbourhood and her family thats Donna. The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is one of her favorite causes. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of a few years. The new Nightingales Christmas novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Nightingales Under the Mistletoe. Now her belongings will go to the highest bidders at Southern Heirs Auction. The suit alleged that packaging for the "Elly May" Barbie doll featured a photo of her portraying the character. She got married at 17 years old. 2,750 Sq. Loving mother of Ronald F. Caliri and his wife Elizabeth of Edina, MN, David M. Caliri of Lexington, Deborah Farrell of Wilmington, the late F. Mark Caliri and his surviving wife Brenda of Woburn, Robert G. Caliri of Lexington . Sitting on 10.3 acres, the residence was built in 1933 by architect Sumner Spaulding and later enhanced and restored under the direction of the recently deceased owner, A. Jerrold Perenchio, after he purchased the estate in 1986. Barrie, Ontario, Canada She was 81. Jacob attended an auction of estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' actress at Southern Heirs Auction Company Saturday in Denham Springs. As Elly May, she seemed blissfully unaware of her status as a bumpkin blond bombshell. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A large image of the late Donna Douglas eating ice cream in an offbeat frame made of white PVC pipe was one piece of the property of the actress's estate auctioned Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Southern Heirs Auction Company owner Tony Achord starts the auction of items from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, Saturday morning in Denham Springs. She loves animals. 6. Her early work included the building of an independent newspaper as a leading news voice in this community. 2,484 Sq. For Donna Douglas, it sounds as though art really did reflect life in a way.The actress died Thursday at the age of 81 at her home in Louisiana and, while she was easily most famous for playing Elly May Clampett, the beautiful fish-out-of-water niece of an accidental oilman on The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas enjoyed a fruitful career and in later years reflected on having had the type of life . She starred with Elvis in the movie, Frankie and Johnny, but as producers for upcoming movies asked her to show more skin and play more provocative roles, she turned down movies. During her final days, she enjoyed giving speeches and reading the letters she received from fans. Between 250 and 300 items were up for sale on Saturday, Achord said. The couple divorced that same year. Anything with pink on it probably belonged to Douglas, auctioneer David Bowman told bidders asking about details of items. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Lutcher's Darrel Jacob, an avid autograph collector, shows a souvenir photo of himself posing with the late Donna Douglas, after he saw a story on her in City Social magazine as an animal lover and took a chance that she would be attending a dog show in Baton Rouge several years ago. Douglas was a guest star on a number of other television programs and the subject of paper dolls, dolls, coloring books, and various toys during the height of the show's popularity. In their own way, the Clampetts were a forerunner of the `60s counterculture. BATON ROUGE - Walker Howard, the backup quarterback and the former five-star transfer from LSU, announced his commitment to Ole Miss Wednesday morning. 2.5 Baths. "The farthest north I'd been at this time, I'd been to Shreveport, Louisiana one time." She was a wonderful lady, a very good Christian lady.". Prices of some items quickly rose to hundreds and thousands of dollars during bidding. You can preview some of the items on the Southern Heirs website or in person Saturday from 8-10 a.m. "I didn't want to be put in a place of compromise," she said. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. She took after the Elly May role like a hippo to water. 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Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A variety of printed photos of the late Donna Douglas rests on a table at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs Feb. 27, where estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' star were auctioned. The hat might be fun to have, to wear to her garden club meetings, she said. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Lutcher's Darrel Jacob, an avid autograph collector, shows a souvenir photo of himself posing with the late Donna Douglas, after he saw a story on her in City Social magazine as an animal lover and took a chance that she would be attending a dog show in Baton Rouge several years ago. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Douglas' career began with beauty pageants -- she was Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans -- followed by a trip to New York to pursue a career in entertainment. Donna would later proudly pose with Esso plant officials and her parents. But only one a black mink coat that several women stopped to try on and pose for photos in actually appeared on the Beverly Hillbillies., They were going to move back to the hills, and Mr. Drysdale, the banker, was trying to convince (Elly May) to stay and gave her a mink coat, Achord said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Donna Douglas It's also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. SOLD JUN 13, 2022. Though the auction floor was mostly filled with knicknacks from the two Zachary houses Douglas owned, a few items had connections to her TV character. [21] She claimed that CBS and Mattel needed her approval to design the doll, while CBS and Mattel maintained that they did not need her consent or approval because the network held the exclusive rights to the character. (AP Photo) Despite her newfound fame from The Beverly. or redistributed. SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 14, 2022. According to the listing agents at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Hilton & Hyland and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, the sprawling mansion features some pretty remarkable amenities including a ballroom, world-class wine cellar, formal salon and period-paneled dining room. . She was best known to the general public in 1962 for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. She started as a model and won a couple of beauty pageants, too. 1868 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is for sale. "All of her fans that want to know if we have room or if we take telephone or internet bids. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1932, and she passed away in January 2015. L4N 9R3. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, her niece told The Associated Press. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. Indeed, when Douglas gave her autograph, she included a biblical verse ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart"), according to New Orleans TV station WAFB. BATON ROUGE - The nation's largest party-themed specialty Wednesday PM Forecast: line of storms tonight, bigger soak Saturday. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Auction workers Kyle Landry, left, and Nick Byrd show a room full of auction-goers some of the hats from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series. Jan. 2, 2015. The star's granddaughter told TMZ Douglas died in her Louisiana. View 45 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2400 sqft. The architecture and details are inspired by 18th Century French Neoclassical design. She played softball and basketball when she was a student in high school. Donna Douglas was an American actor and singer, best known for her performance as 'Elly May Clampett' in 'The Beverly Hillbillies' (1962-1971), one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. "[10], On June 10, 1993, Douglas and her partner Curt Wilson in Associated Artists Entertainment, Inc., filed a $200 million lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, their production companies, and Creative Artists Agency claiming that Sister Act was plagiarised from a book, A Nun in the Closet, owned by the partners. You know why? Douglas also appeared in Thriller, season one, episode 16, "The Hungry Glass". Weve done bigger sales financially, he said, but Ive got to tell you, I was a super fan. Caliri, Donna J. Her estate was auctioned on Saturday at Achords Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. On The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956), she was the Billboard Girl (1959-1960). [13], In addition to her frequent traveling for celebrity appearances and speeches, Douglas enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family, and answering her fan mail. Donna's Critters and Kids: Children's Stories with a Bible Touch came with a . Douglas appeared in a 1958 episode of The Phil Silvers Show "Bilko and the Crosbys" credited as Doris Bourgeois, her given name and her married name from her first marriage. Elly May was a tomboy and Donna had grown up the only girl, with one big brother and numerous boy cousins. Throughout the 50s and 60s the 1957 Miss New Orleans winner appeared in series like The Twilight Zone and Mr. Hotty Russell Gage, BR native and former Tiger, feeling 'great' after suffering concussion during NFL playoff game, Despite season high in scoring, #13 LSU gymnastics comes up short against #1 Oklahoma. Donna Douglas's net worth is estimated to be $500,000. "So many kinds of people relate to Elly May," Douglas said. Donna Douglas, who played the shapely, blue-eyed daughter of the suddenly wealthy mountaineer Jed Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," the wildly popular television sitcom of a . Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Hilton & Hyland and Berkshire Hathaway, Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett, Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine, Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett and Irene Ryan as Daisy Moses in "The Beverly Hillbillies. Born in Quincy, Donna was the daughter of the late Paul, and Camille (Hopkins) Trask. If you happen to see Ms. Douglas about town, try to act normal. Douglas was an animal lover and used to make all of the dog shows, Jacob said. She maintained that she had never endorsed the doll nor given Mattel permission to use her name to promote its sale, and she sought $75,000 in damages. To that end, she has put her energy into founding: Information Barrie, Barrie Business Womens Council, Prince of Wales School Council, Childrens Aid Foundation. She has volunteered her speaking messages to literally hundreds of students, unemployed hopeful people, business owners in this community. 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