ChipHeartsMovies Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I had read that Robert Osborne was a Desilu contract player in the early 60's --- but was surprised to find out he had a small role in the pilot for "The Beverly Hillbillies." He was apparently offered a reprising role on the series as an assistant to the banker (Mr. Drysdale), but turned it down as he thought the series was too offbeat to succeed. Of course, it became one of the longest-running sitcoms of the decade. And surprise --- it's one of the episodes that lapsed into public domain, so you can see it on many websites streaming for free. It's Season One, Episode One, called "The Clampetts Strike Oil." Robert O. is in one scene --- about 2/3 of the way into the episode. He comes into Mr. Drysdale's office. He was a VERY handsome young guy, and you'll recognize him immediately. Like I said, it is in the public domain and available lots of places. I watched it at: http://tesla.liketelevision.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks for the site. Very interesting clip of Mr. Osborne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanxxx for the Osborne sighting. I watched him and "Mr. Drysdale." WoW!! Black hair and so young. Thanxx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredCDobbs Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 See :35 seconds into this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkb_xpWuBvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGMMayer Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I love watching Robert's enthusiasm and sincere love of film in that "Dinah!" clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Great clip, Fred. I loved the "open collar" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipHeartsMovies Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Fred, what a GREAT clip. Since Fred didn't give any hints in his post, I'll let you all know Fred's link was to a 70's Dinah Shore talk show clip Robert Osborne did alongside Olivia DeHavilland & Shelley Winters. He (Robert, not Fred) was promoting his first Oscar book. It's GREAT ... is this the earliest shot we get seeing Robert O in his future role as TCM host? Thanks, Fred, for sharing this --- I had no idea it was out there, and all us TCM-ers will love seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlynn Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I just viewed the clip of Robert Osborne ("Bob" Osborne in the credits) in the Beverly Hillbillies episode. Your right, he is immediately recognizable, right down to his body language. I'm glad to have this bit of information on our host who I consider a classy gentleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeeteeze Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Ditto. The Dinah Shore stuff was cool,too. Thanx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemoviefan Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I posted a screen cap of Robert O. on The Beverly Hillbillies in this old thread: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7860161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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