He shot to fame as ‘Jethro Bodine’ in The Beverly Hillbillies. Today, he’s the only surviving cast member of that great show. Take a deep breath before you see him aged 85…
Fame made him a legend, but Hollywood slowly made him disappear. Max Baer Jr. was once one of the most recognizable faces on American television, a performer whose presence felt inseparable from comfort, routine, and laughter. To millions of viewers, he wasn’t just an actor—he was Jethro Bodine, the lovable, dim-witted giant whose wide grin…