The Real McCoys (1957–1963)Creator:Irving Pincus |
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The Real McCoys (1957–1963)Creator:Irving Pincus |
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| Richard Crenna | ... |
Luke McCoy
(224 episodes, 1957-1963)
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| Walter Brennan | ... |
Grandpa Amos McCoy
(223 episodes, 1957-1963)
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Kathleen Nolan | ... |
Kate McCoy
(162 episodes, 1957-1962)
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Michael Winkelman | ... |
Little Luke
(158 episodes, 1957-1963)
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Lydia Reed | ... |
Hassie
(146 episodes, 1957-1963)
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Tony Martinez | ... |
Pepino
(141 episodes, 1957-1963)
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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.