Not Too Old
Irene Ryan proved that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. After she successfully played the role of Granny, she was offered to play a similar role, but she declined in order to move to New York and try her hand at Broadway.
Say Goodbye
Even though The Beverly Hillbillies was one of the most successful shows of its time, the CBS decided to cancel the show in 1971. CBS executive Fred Silverman said that the show had lost its appeal and was no longer a unique way to portray rural life.