EPISODE · Oct 8, 2019 · 17 MIN
Moving Beyond 'The Beverly Hillbillies' To Capture The Richness Of The South
from On Second Thought
"The Beverly Hillbillies" introduced audiences to the Clampett family in the 1960s and helped popularize the stereotype of the "Dumb Southerner." The myth persists today , wrapped up with ideas about tolerance, race and intelligence. Marie T. Cochran, director of the Affrilachia Artist Project , joined On Second Thought to dig into this idea and her experiences growing up in Appalachia. Chuck Reece, host of The Bitter Southerner Podcast, also joined the conversation.
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"The Beverly Hillbillies" introduced audiences to the Clampett family in the 1960s and helped popularize the stereotype of the "Dumb Southerner." The myth persists today , wrapped up with ideas about tolerance, race and intelligence. Marie T. Cochran, director of the Affrilachia Artist Project , joined On Second Thought to dig into this idea and her experiences growing up in Appalachia. Chuck Reece, host of The Bitter Southerner Podcast, also joined the conversation.
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