Jed Clampett was the patriarch of the Clampett family, a fictional family from the 1960s television show The Beverly Hillbillies. He was portrayed by actor Buddy Ebsen and was known for his rural mannerisms and catchphrase 'Well doggies!' Jed was a poor mountaineer who struck it rich when oil was discovered on his land. He moved his family to Beverly Hills, California, where they experienced culture shock as they adjusted to their newfound wealth.