The Real McCoys (1957–1963)

Creator:

Irving Pincus

Stars:

Richard Crenna, Walter Brennan, Kathleen Nolan

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Crenna	...	Luke McCoy (224 episodes, 1957-1963)
Walter Brennan	...	Grandpa Amos McCoy (223 episodes, 1957-1963)
Kathleen Nolan	...	Kate McCoy (162 episodes, 1957-1962)
Michael Winkelman	...	Little Luke (158 episodes, 1957-1963)
Lydia Reed	...	Hassie (146 episodes, 1957-1963)
Tony Martinez	...	Pepino (141 episodes, 1957-1963)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

three word title | sitcom

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1957 (USA)

Also Known As:

The McCoys

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brennan-Westgate, Marterto Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (224 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lyrics for the show's theme song: Want you to meet the family that's known as the real McCoys / From West Vir-gi-nee they came to stay in sunny Cal-i-for-ni-ay / 'Ole Grandpappy Amos and the girls and boys of the family known as The Real McCoys / What a housekeepr Kate is, she's doin' what she enjoys / No gal can beat her when it come to looks and the same can be said 'bout the way she cooks for / Grandpappy Amos and the girls and boys of the family known as The Real McCoys / Livin' as good folks should live and happy as kids with toys / 'Ole Grandpappy Amos is the head of the clan, he roars like a lion but he's gentle as a lamb / His grandson Luke keeps a beamin' with joy since he made Miss Kate Missus Luke Mccoy / Sharing each other's sorrows, enjoyin' each others joys / Like all other families they quarrel and fuss but it a'int never serious with / Grandpappy Amos and the girls and boys of the family known as The Real McCoys

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Connections

Referenced in Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

User Reviews

An underrated classic and better than The Beverly Hillbillies

I had seen episodes of The Real McCoys as a very small child during the original airings in the early 1960's. Many years had passed before I had the chance to see it again. Except for the ill-advised sixth and final season, without the lovely and talented Kathy Nolan as Kate, it is a heart-warming and wonderful family show that all too sadly is of the kind that is no longer made anymore. It is just great that the entire series is being released on DVD. I will certainly add the first five seasons to my collection. As for the sixth season, the show had lost it's heart with the departure of Kathy Nolan. Not until Don Knotts left The Andy Griffith Show did such a loss cripple a show again. Yes, The Real McCoys was basically a comedy show, but it often had touches of realism and drama you never saw on the later classic The Beverly Hillbillies. It had solid acting throughout, even down to the supporting cast. It also had a heart.