Jed Rescues Pearl

Season 1 - Episode 15: Jed Rescues Pearl
Overview
Mr. Brewster doesn't want to get married, but the whole county knows that Cousin Pearl had her heart set for him. Jed comes up with a plan for her to save face by having Mr. Brewster propose in public and then have her turn him down. Jed didn't count on Mr. Brewster's background in the theater and him making a huge production out of it. Mr. Brewster does such a convincing job that Pearl, after repeatedly saying no, then says yes.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Beverly Hillbillies
Season
Season 1
Episode Number
15
Air Date
January 2, 1963
Runtime
25 minutes
Guest Stars

Elvia Allman
Elverna Bradshaw

Bea Benaderet
Cousin Pearl Bodine

Vilma Banky
Actress in Silent Film (archive footage)

Rudolph Valentino
Actor in Silent Film (archive footage)

Frank Wilcox
John Brewster
Lovyss Bradley
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Crew
Paul Henning
Writer

Richard Whorf
Director
Phil Shuken
Writer